Problems putting macbook pro to sleep and waking up

Having trouble putting my macbook pro (early 2011) to sleep. Whether I close the lid, hit the sleep tab from the apple menu or just keep the computer idle long enough to allow it to fall asleep, the computer screen goes black and the green indicator light comes on, but never pulsates. When I try to "wake" it up, nothing happens. I have to manually turn off then restart the computer.

I do not know how to check disk fragmentation wihout 3rd party tools. I use http://www.prosofteng.com/products/drive_genius.php, however there are more programs to check disks and fix errors or defragment ones.
Having 15GB left I would be worried of possibility to start loosing files not talking about general computer performance.
if I were in this kind of situation, I would avoid installing any applications being that much limited in disk space. I hope that you have your data backed up. I would use external disk to move important data along with big files (not an applications) to that disk. As well, most probably there are many files that might live on external disks only and be accessed whenever you want by connecting an external storage. In another words, provide more free space on your disk for computer to breath easier. Then install 3rd party disk utility i.e. one I mentioned above and run disk health tests, fragmentation tests and defragment it.
I believe that this not only makes you Mac going to sleep faster but it will improve its general performance as well.
P.S here it seams there is a possibility to get demo version http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/systemdiskutilities/drivegenius.html
it might be that demo still has a possibility to be 100% functional for limited time.

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Try the following, in order, until (hopefully) resolved:
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Under "Preferred Networks," delete the network(s) you regularly use from the list.
1b. Delete AirPort Keychain Entries
Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.
1c. Add Preferred Network(s)
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Restart or log out then back in.
2. Move System Configuration Files
(Note: You will have to reestablish your network connections settings.)
Go to /Library/Preferences
Move the SystemConfiguration folder to the desktop.
Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder back to it's original location.)

New MacBook Pro in Sleep and Restarts Due to Problem

I recently purchased a 13" MacBook Pro and my MBP will go into the screen saver/sleep mode while I am not using it. However, when I click the trackpad so I can sign back in, my MBP freezes and restarts. Once it finishes restarting it pops up with an error message stating that it restarted due to a problem. I've done a hardware check and I've updated all the software, and no known issues were found. I do not know what could be causing the problem, any ideas as to what might be the problem?

N Oosterhof wrote:
I tried to understand those posts, but don't really.
I can see all my backups just fine, but for instance the folder "documents" or "desktop" will have the forbidden sign on top of it. So I can't see what's in those folders, cause I don't have permissions to view them. It's not a big problem, and maybe I should delete all the old backups, I just don't understand why I won't be able to view them.
Are you seeing this in Time Machine, or via the Finder?
Time Machine uses special "deny everybody everything" permissions on it's backups, to keep us mere mortals from altering them via the Finder, as that can hopelessly corrupt them.
We may need to know just how you set up your new Mac.
There are two similar ways to do it; the easiest is to use +Setup Assistant.+ When you first started up the new Mac and selected your language, you were asked if you wanted to "transfer" your users, apps, and data (see #19 in theFrequently Asked Questions *User Tip,* also at the top of this forum, for details).
If you did not select that option, then you would have made one user in the setup process; restarted, then used the +Migration Assistant+ app (in your Applications/Utilities folder) to transfer things.
It sounds like you may have used +Migration Assistant,+ but are not using the same user account to access the backups. Time Machine won't let one user access a different user's backups.
But try the Browse option, per #E2: hold down the Option key while selecting the TM icon in your Menubar, or right-click the TM icon in your Dock. You'll see a selection screen showing all the disks/partitions that have TM backups on them. Select the one you want, and you'll be taken to the normal TM "Star Wars" interface, where you should see all the backups on that disk/partition.

External screen doesn't go into standby when putting MacBook Pro into sleep

I'm using a new MacBook Pro with an external monitor (DELL P2411H) through a Mini Displayport to DVI adapter.
When putting the Macbook into sleepmode, the external screen goes into standby but immediately wakes up, then goes back into standby and wakes up ... this cycle doesn't stop. The only option is to manually push the powerbutton on the display.
I'm having this issue too when using a MacBook Pro 13", so it's not a single issue.

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I have done several searches on the forums and cannot find a solution.
I have a Mid 2012 MacBook Pro 13". Recently, my laptop does not seem to "wake up" properly from sleep mode. The laptop goes to sleep perfectly fine. The sleep indicator light is on and "glows"…which is normal. Then not long after, the light turns off. It seems like the laptop has shut down. My computer won't wake when I try pressing keys to wake my laptop afterwards. However, it turns on when I press the power button. When it turns on, the apple logo screen with a progress bar appears on the bottom. It also makes the sounds as if my computer is turning on from shut down mode. The progress bar reaches abut 99% and stops there. No matter how long I wait, the laptop is stuck on that screen. I hold the power button, turn off the computer, restart, and it boots up normally. This only happens with the laptop plugged in to be charged. Sleep mode works fine when I am running on battery.
This did occur shortly after upgrading to Mountain Lion, but I don't think this is the cause as it was working fine the day I upgraded it.
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Light in right hand corner when putting MacBook Pro to sleep

Can someone explain the purpose of the light in the bottom right corner of the Macbook Pro (late 2009 model) that comes on when you put it to sleep? First it becomes a solid light and after a couple of minutes it starts to blink. Is there anything specific I should know about those indicators?

When you first put the computer to sleep, the light should be on. You should not physically move the computer until the on light begins to pulsate. Once the light begins to pulsate, your hard drive has stopped spinning. If you move the computer when the light is on, you could lose data, because the drive is still spinning even thought the computer is asleep.
This is described in a notice in the manual. See page 15.

Problem with Macbook Pro 2,66Ghz and 4GB Kingston memory

Hi all,
I bought 2x 2GB Kingston memory(SODIMM - DDR2 @ 667MHz) in order to upgrade my MBP.
When I install both modules, the MBP won;t boot. I get a blank screen.
If I use 1 Kingston module at a time (1x1GB(original memory module)and 2GB(Kingston)) .It works fine.
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D. P. Bailey wrote:
Hi, I'm having the same problem on the 2.4 (early 2008 2.4 GHz macbook pro.) I bought 2x 2gb Crucial RAM and installed correctly, but the machine doesn't start up. So, I tried every conceivable combination, but the new 2gb RAM only works when paired with one of the old 1gb sticks giving me 3 gb total.
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D.P. it looks like you have the same mbp as me. I talked to Apple Support on the phone a couple weeks ago doing my own research and learned (i'm not SUPER tech-savvy) that the laptop is 800mhz but will only accept ram of 667mhz because the computer has to be faster than the memory installed in it. They cannot be the same speeds. Don't know if this would cause the problem you are having, though.

Putting Macbook Pro to Sleep

Recently, I have noticed that when I put my mac to sleep there is an extreme latency in terms of the time it takes for the computer's screen to go blank and for the actual unit to go into sleep mode. I do not seem to be able to account for the occurrence, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to why it may be taking so long. Hopefully, this is not too ambiguous, but I cannot pinpoint as to what may be causing it.
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I do not know how to check disk fragmentation wihout 3rd party tools. I use http://www.prosofteng.com/products/drive_genius.php, however there are more programs to check disks and fix errors or defragment ones.
Having 15GB left I would be worried of possibility to start loosing files not talking about general computer performance.
if I were in this kind of situation, I would avoid installing any applications being that much limited in disk space. I hope that you have your data backed up. I would use external disk to move important data along with big files (not an applications) to that disk. As well, most probably there are many files that might live on external disks only and be accessed whenever you want by connecting an external storage. In another words, provide more free space on your disk for computer to breath easier. Then install 3rd party disk utility i.e. one I mentioned above and run disk health tests, fragmentation tests and defragment it.
I believe that this not only makes you Mac going to sleep faster but it will improve its general performance as well.
P.S here it seams there is a possibility to get demo version http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/systemdiskutilities/drivegenius.html
it might be that demo still has a possibility to be 100% functional for limited time.

Serious problems waking up my MacBook Pro from sleep mode

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Hello,
I was browsing the 'downloads' section of the Apple support page and I saw a firmware update that might help you out.
It is called the "MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2" and it is supposed to fix "several Boot Camp, start up, and wake-from-sleep issues on MacBook Pro computers."
The web address is ( http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbookproefifirmwareupdate12.html )
If that doesn't fix it call Apple care.
Good Luck.
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Put my macbook pro to sleep. When I opened it, the desktop window is small and I can't resize it. All applications now run in the smaller size window. Can't make it fill the screen. Just switched from windows. Thank you.

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Check to see if the resolution has been changed in System Preferences.
Allan

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Does anyone know why my macbook pro screen dims when waking from sleep or waking from my screen saver? I can't get it to stop doing this. Thanks.

It sounds like I have the same thing happening. It's more like the colors are washed out, like there is less contrast. I have a hot corner set up for my screen saver. Once I activate the screen saver for a second and then deactivate it, the Macbook screen goes back to normal. I have a 30" Samsung 305T monitor set up as a second (main) screen for when I'm working at home, which is most of the time. I haven't had it unplugged from the Macbook since this started, so I don't know if it happens by itself. I do know that the Samsung looks fine when waking up from the screen saver at the same time.
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USB doesn't wake up after waking MacBook Pro from Sleep Mode

I have a problem with my new MacBook Pro.
I attach an Apple 20" cinema display to the macbook pro USB connector and then I attach my apple keyboard and mouse to my cinema display.
When I wake up my macbook from being asleep my mouse and keyboard are not activated. I have to unplug my cinema display USB connector and unplug my keyboard from the display and then plug them all back in again to get them to re-activate.
Anybody know why this is occurring, its very frustrating each time my machine goes to sleep

In that case, does the problem still exist when starting up the MBP in Safe mode and then putting it to sleep and awakening it?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455

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First you need to determine what laptop model you have; then we can help you. A Mac Book Pro cannot run OS 9.1.
With your Mac booted up, click on the  at the far left of the menu. Then click on About This Mac. It will show what version of OS you are running. What is the version?
A MBP will be running something like version 10.x.
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I have a new MacBook Pro Mid 2012 and it goes into deep sleep when I disconnect if from AC power.

I have a new 13" MacBook Pro mid 2012 and it goes into deep sleep when it is disconnected from AC power. I have to press the power button to wake it up. Is this a known issue or is there something wrong with the MacBook Pro?

There are a few threads about this around. Its a known issue for 2012 non retina users, not sure about Apple. It should not work this way and Apple has not put out an update to fix it yet. Check out these threads for some workarounds. I think I saw if you reinstall and don't update one of the updates you get normal functionality back. Otherwise there are some terminal changes you can make to make it operate mostly normally. I made some changes in terminal.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4512384
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20436126#20436126#20436126

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