New Macbook freezing and shutting down..

Just got macbook in late Feb. in the past few days I turn on the computer and after a few minutes the screen freezes, scrambles and the macbook shuts down. Then it begins beeping and the power light flashes and I can't turn on the macbook. I have to remove the battery to stop the beeping and so i can turn it on. When i replace the battery and turn it back on sometimes it works, sometimes it freezes up again...Anyone else have this problem or can give me an idea as to what is wrong????
I am currently living in Jamaica so if i want to see if I can fix the problem first before I buy a plane ticket to bring it to get fixed with an authorized repair person in the states.

Have you upgraded anything in your new MacBook? RAM? Hard drive? If so, try replacing the new parts with the old ones and see if that makes a difference. If not, it really sounds like your MB needs some help from Apple. You shouldn't need to buy a plane ticket, though. Simply call Apple tech support (you're still under warranty, after all) and ask for them for suggestions and/or to send you a box for you to send them the machine for repairs. I had very good luck doing that when I had problems with my old iBook.
Good luck to you!
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