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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) User Manual

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Chapter 4

Problem, Meet Solution

If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes

Try restarting your MacBook Pro.

1

Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power

adapter.

2

Press the power (®) button to restart the system.

3

Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in any external devices

and resuming your work.

To see how much the battery has charged, click the Battery (

) status icon in the

menu bar.

The display might also darken if you have energy saver features set for the battery.

If you press the battery button, and all battery indicator lights flash five times

quickly

Your battery needs to be replaced. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple

Authorized Service Provider (AASP).

If you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights flash from left to

right and then from right to left, five times in a row

Your battery is not recognized. Check that your battery is installed properly in your

computer.

If you forget your password

You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts.

1

Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as

it starts up.