Apple puts out fix for MacBook shutdowns

By Dawn Kawamoto
Posted on ZDNet News: Oct 27, 2006 4:46:00 PM

Apple Computer has issued an update designed to address the lingering problem of unexpected shutdowns of its MacBook notebooks.

The MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1, released for download Thursday, tackles a problem that has plagued the notebooks for the past four months.

Apple advises people to install the software on all MacBook systems, including those that have received warranty repair.

It also said that users of Mac OS X 10.4.7 can download and install the SMC update, but all others will need to first upgrade their operating system to Mac OS X 10.4.8, the latest version.

The shutdown problem was first noted in July, a couple months after the 13-inch wide-screen MacBook debuted. Owners, frustrated by the situation, began logging complaints on a user site, Macbookrandomshutdown.com. More than 1,500 people have registered on the site since its launch in August.

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The Biggest News Here Is That Some Mac Users Apparently Have A Problem: that has a fix.

The Biggest news across Microsoft user forums would be that Microsoft users are having problems that are getting fixed, rather than just having problems.

You want references, look at my message above.... (Read the rest); Posted by: Cardhu Posted on: 11/03/06 You are currently: a Guest | Log in | Terms of Use

Wow Qbt | 10/27/06

Envy... frgough | 10/27/06

Proud? brian ansorge | 10/27/06

Hmm...well, I never had a problem with the two we have! nomorems | 10/27/06

Me neither. A_Pickle | 10/27/06

Still the best... systemx | 10/27/06

A fix? 3D0G | 10/27/06

PS: Disclaimer 3D0G | 10/27/06

This is bogus csa0307 | 10/27/06

Well, if 3D0G is correct... Zeppo9191 | 10/27/06

Follow-up 3D0G | 10/27/06

Which is the lesser of the two evils? Zeppo9191 | 10/27/06

follow up csa0307 | 10/27/06

That sucks. sad

NonZealot | 10/27/06

doesn't bother me csa0307 | 10/27/06

Depends (adult diapers?) Laff | 10/27/06

There's the Laff I remember!! NonZealot | 10/27/06

Again with the crybaby act? tic swayback | 10/27/06

Crybaby? No tic, I feel bad for you! NonZealot | 10/27/06

Changing your tune? tic swayback | 10/27/06

What song are you singing? NonZealot | 10/27/06

I'm just tired of your whining tic swayback | 10/27/06

Wow, tic, I'm shocked!! NonZealot | 10/27/06

Man, quitting smoking sucks (NT) tic swayback | 10/30/06

Good luck with that tic NonZealot | 10/30/06

Apple puts out fix for MacBook shutdowns Loverock Davidson | 10/27/06

Technically speaking... NonZealot | 10/27/06

First of all I bought and use a MacBook and never have Laff | 10/27/06

Apple doing something right? NonZealot | 10/27/06

You are correct it is funny and I think Apple should Laff | 10/27/06

Ah, the problem there is John Zern | 10/27/06

Give credit where credit is due tic swayback | 10/27/06

See, I admit when I'm wrong NonZealot | 10/27/06

I think the reason for the phrase is: MacGeek2121 | 10/30/06

Gimme a break. A_Pickle | 10/27/06

Now wait just a minute here it's called SALES!!!! Laff | 10/30/06

Yes. A_Pickle | 10/30/06

Watch their commercials! ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Not a fix csa0307 | 10/27/06

Not sure about that...... Laff | 10/27/06

Pfft...rip off. What a nut NonZealot! nomorems | 10/27/06

Weird. A_Pickle | 10/27/06

Have you ever used one? Shelendrea | 10/27/06

Yeah... I hated it. A_Pickle | 10/27/06

12 Step program Rick_K | 10/28/06

Poppycock. A_Pickle | 10/29/06

Me...I'd much rather have Apple's profit margin per Macintosh sale. Laff | 10/29/06

Haha "Poppycock..." multanihl | 10/29/06

multanihl: nice post NonZealot | 10/30/06

NonZ...Glee at Parallels? Well I guess but not so much Laff | 10/30/06

Laff, don't assume for me NonZealot | 10/30/06

Non ole buddy.....still not sure about the hardware lock in claim. Laff | 10/30/06

RE: Haha "Poppycock..." A_Pickle | 10/30/06

Laff: hardware lock-in unique to Apple NonZealot | 10/30/06

They're the closest thing to Satan you're gonna find... pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

We can defend it because the bad WGA affects a small percentage ajole | 10/30/06

Incredible amount of money? tic swayback | 10/27/06

Can't have it both ways Tic ShadeTree | 10/27/06

You're calling out the wrong hypocrite tic swayback | 10/27/06

No I got the right one. ShadeTree | 10/27/06

Wow, personal insults when you lose an argument tic swayback | 10/27/06

Two small things! ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Still no argument? tic swayback | 10/30/06

Technically speaking... Rick_K | 10/28/06

If you are going to head your post "Technically Speaking" .... ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Say what!?! Laff | 10/30/06

Once again Laff posts something off topic ... ShadeTree | 10/30/06

But each OSX upgrade comes with more software! NonZealot | 10/30/06

Mac OS users are not the ones gettin' socked! pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

Compare apples with apples NonZealot | 10/30/06

Quick correction NonZealot | 10/30/06

Again huh? Laff | 10/30/06

Does it matter? NonZealot | 10/30/06

Well see there is fair room for my confusion since it is not clear. Laff | 10/30/06

Still an Appl OS update NonZealot | 10/30/06

Hold on there NonZ Laff | 10/30/06

Do you really know all about Mac OS X? pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

Still focusing on wrong definition of Update NonZealot | 10/30/06

pbromelkamp: Here is your challenge NonZealot | 10/30/06

Hey pbromelkamp get back on the subject ajole | 10/30/06

I often repair and or upgrade Macs and take it from me... Laff | 10/30/06

Okay Laff NonZealot | 10/30/06

Fair enough but if those are upgrades then what do we Laff | 10/31/06

Loverock, you've made a horrible typo! tic swayback | 10/27/06

No what he really meant to say is ... ShadeTree | 10/27/06

You missed the joke tic swayback | 10/27/06

You are the joke!! ShadeTree | 10/27/06

Not what you claimed tic swayback | 10/27/06

You two are Shelendrea | 10/27/06

Talk about changing the subject. ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Go back, start over, re-read tic swayback | 10/30/06

Technically you didn't call ... ShadeTree | 10/30/06

You need to re-read your original post tic swayback | 10/30/06

Need to prove more to call someone a liar NonZealot | 10/30/06

Too True tic swayback | 10/30/06

Thanks for the link tic NonZealot | 10/30/06

RE: Too True ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Shade my friend you need some anger management help. Laff | 10/27/06

And maybe if you thought before you typed... Scrat | 10/28/06

Hey scrat....does that mean anything? Laff | 10/28/06

And you need .... ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Awww....You CARE! Kisses Laff | 10/30/06

Besides Shade..... Laff | 10/30/06

Pot Kettle Black? Rick_K | 10/28/06

I have herd of Windows Vista ... ShadeTree | 10/30/06

No mistake Loverock Davidson | 10/27/06

Not plagiarism, I cited the source tic swayback | 10/30/06

The correct quote was ... ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Bingo!! NonZealot | 10/30/06

Bingo? You know I think Shade is very comfortable with Bingo:) Laff | 10/30/06

RE: Laff ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Shade...actually I'm not in this particular thread except for Laff | 10/30/06

I went to the user complaint site... JonnyZ | 10/28/06

Tempest meet teapot....:) Laff | 10/30/06

Nice customer relations attitude. ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Facts if facts and it will die down if Apple takes care of the problem. Laff | 10/30/06

If they had been treated right by the vendor ... ShadeTree | 10/30/06

Sounds too me that Apple tied changing logic boards and other parts Laff | 10/30/06

Let me remind you of the entire history of this problem. ShadeTree | 10/30/06

That is a valid arguement on if a clear majority of Laff | 10/30/06

The paste repair pluss the firmware update ... ShadeTree | 10/31/06

Yeah, that new Intel stuff, wow, how will we make it work right... ajole | 10/30/06

I can see the new ad for it NonZealot | 10/30/06

Tell you what the day you create a ling of computers running on Laff | 10/30/06

Well, if I were the company that makes so much noise about being innovative ajole | 10/31/06

One more key point.... Laff | 10/30/06

You are right, but... ajole | 10/31/06

NonZealot, you have way too much free time... pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

How is that challenge coming along? NonZealot | 10/30/06

NonZealot, since you don't listen... pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

I know what your post means NonZealot | 10/30/06

This is a perfect example... pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

Uh huh NonZealot | 10/30/06

NonZealot, you sure are Mr. Know-It-All... pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

Not true at all NonZealot | 10/30/06

Build Your Own Mac Cardhu | 11/03/06

Oh, so Mac users are only getting screwed by their hardware supplier? ajole | 10/31/06

The Biggest News Here Is That Some Mac Users Apparently Have A Problem Cardhu | 11/03/06

Ajole, please lower your blood pressure... pbromelkamp | 10/30/06

You know who takes better care of their users? ajole | 10/31/06

Now I understand why I don't contribute more often... pbromelkamp | 10/31/06

Well, Yes, I Do Cardhu | 11/02/06

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