Why does my MacBook Pro keep shutting down randomly?
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Why does my MacBook Pro keep shutting down randomly?
A depleted battery could be the cause of your Mac randomly shutting down. It’s pretty simple to check your battery status, and if you’ve reached your maximum cycle count, well, it’s time for a new one. Check your battery: Under Battery Information, you’ll find your current cycle count.
What to do when your Mac overheats and shuts down?
What to do if your MacBook Pro is heating up
- Close browser tabs you’re not using.
- Quit Chrome.
- Reset the SMC.
- Clear the junk from your Mac.
- Close apps you’re not using.
- Change your Mac’s location.
- Unplug peripherals you’re not using.
Why does my MacBook fan turn on so fast?
About fan noise This rushing-air sound is a normal part of the cooling process. Ambient temperature, the temperature outside the device, also plays a role in the fans’ responsiveness. If the ambient temperature is high, the fans turn on sooner and run faster.
Why is my MacBook pro acting weird?
But if you have an older Mac that is behaving weirdly — a common symptom is the wrong date at startup — the small battery on the motherboard that keeps the clock and PRAM working might have run down. Figure out whether it’s the hardware: If your Mac is crashing frequently, it may be a hardware problem.
Why does my MacBook Pro keep shutting down and restarting?
The most common cause of a Mac continually restarting is called “kernel panic.” This occurs when your Mac’s kernel, or operating system, detects an issue that can be fixed by restarting your computer.
Why is my Mac overheating all of a sudden?
Your MacBook might run hot if the airflow inside the case is blocked or if your CPU is overloaded with resource-intensive tasks. Make sure the vents are clear, clean the inside of the laptop occasionally, and minimize the number of browser tabs and programs you have open.
What do you do if your MacBook Pro keeps restarting?
How to Fix a Mac that Keeps Rebooting
- 1 Force Restart the Mac. If your Mac computer is showing a Kernel Panic screen, is frozen or not responding, you may need to forcefully restart it.
- 2 Check for Updates. Select the Apple menu, then App Store.
- 3 Check Startup Programs.
- 4 Reinstall macOS.