Why does my laptop keep randomly shutting down?

My laptop for the 2nd time has shut down without warning. The battery is not empty and when I charge it it says it is full. Help

Yea. Apple Just released a new update to the SMC on MacBook Pro w/Retina. Im not sure what you compter model was, but it could likely be a overheating problem. Even if you computer is not hot to the touch, the SMC may think that your computer was overheating. So yea.. Just reset your SMC: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Follow the onscreen instructions and every thing should correct itself. If you still have trouble create another post here and we can help you out!
-JD

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