Sometimes you may experience your Mac to abruptly shut off while performing your daily tasks. This can be frustrating especially if it's happening repeatedly. This guide will take you through some troubleshooting steps that may help fix this issue.
The steps are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue with the next one if it doesn't. Computers heat up while they're running and their internal parts need to be cooled down and kept at a certain temperature to perform optimally. If the computer overheats it may result in it shutting down to prevent damage to its components. In worst cases, the components may also melt or get fried if the computer is kept running at a high temperature. To check whether your computer still has working fans, try the following:.
The longer the computer is turned on and the more complex the tasks it needs to perform, the warmer and stronger the air flow should be. If you had a computer for more then a few months, it is likely to have accumulated some dirt inside and out.
Dust, grime, hair and other debris can build up on fans, heatsinks and other parts. Components can also come loose or become unseated over time. All these can affect a computers performance in a negative way. This is a generic method on how to clean the vents for any type of computer. If your computer looks differently than the one represented in the picture below, the steps you need to follow are exactly the same.
Using a compressed air duster is the best and most recommended way of cleaning a computers vents. When blowing compressed air, keep the can upright at all times and never shake it to prevent the liquid refrigerant from leaking onto your electronics.
Use short bursts of two or three seconds. When the can gets too cold to hold, set it down for a few minutes until it warms up again. Please contact the product manufacturer for further assistance. Any version of macOS When you've exhausted all options in trying to fix a major issue with your Mac computer, you may be left with having to reinstall macOS to bring it to its original state it was in out of the box.
Reinstalling macOS will remove all customization, files, and programs on your computer. Make sure you have a recent backup before proceeding. Get Tech Support See How it Works video. When your Mac is up-to-date, there is, of course, less chance of shutdowns, so it's another obvious one, but check for updates; this gives your Mac another fighting chance. While we're talking basic checks, running some simple maintenance scripts and repairing disk permissions is another way you can help if your Mac randomly shuts down.
The app I mentioned earlier, CleanMyMac X, has a really simple to use Maintenance Module, which can run these checks in just a few clicks. Download CleanMyMac X here. Earlier on, I mentioned that Apple acknowledged the random crashing issue in They have a quick support article, which tells you what to do when your MacBook shuts down.
Although Apple says this is just for inch, , Two Thunderbolt 3 ports MacBook Pros, there are lots of discussions online where other Mac devices users have had success with this — I think it's worth a try. You can read the official support article here. So, there we have it; we've looked at some great ways to help when your MacBook Pro keeps shutting down. Happy troubleshooting, and come back for more articles and guides. MacPaw uses cookies to personalize your experience on our website.
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Why does your Mac shut down all of a sudden? Here are some known reasons: Software errors The old version of macOS Malware Peripheral devices cause malfunctions The best advice is to go through all the possible fixes, one by one, to try and find the cause and solution. How to stop your MacBook from shutting down automatically 1.
Complete a proper shutdown This has to be number 1 on the list, no matter how obvious and a bit ridiculous it sounds. After an unexpected, random shutdown: Power up your Mac once again.
Then, go to the Apple menu, put your Mac to sleep, and restart your Mac. Check your Mac for malware Malware is capable of wreaking havoc on your Mac and could be responsible for your Mac shutting down on its own. Open the CleanMyMac X app. In the left sidebar, select Malware Removal. Oct 28, AM in response to abeofarizona In response to abeofarizona. Oct 28, AM. Question: Q: Why does my Mac turn itself on wakeup, startup at night?
More Less. Communities Get Support. Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question. Reply I have this question too 73 I have this question too Me too 73 Me too. Question marked as Solved User profile for user: dechamp dechamp. View answer in context. Helpful answers Drop Down menu. If so, Apple says: With Wake on Demand enabled, your Mac will occasionally wake for a brief time, without lighting the screen, in order to maintain registrations with the Bonjour Sleep Proxy.
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