MacBook Pro won't turn on...

[nicopaul]

Well I bought a new 15" MacBook Pro in January 2009. And for the most part it's worked like a dream.

Last night I was using it as usual, when suddenly I heard a very brief, quiet internal noise and the computer turned off immediately. It was as if some vital component inside the computer said "screw this" and stopped working.

Now when I press the power button, absolutely nothing happens. I've tried using battery only, AC only, and both. Nothing works.

I've scheduled a phone call with Apple support, but until then... does this sound familiar to anyone? Is this a known issue? I wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary when this happened, just browsing the web.

Thanks in advance,
Nico

 

[geoffreak]

Sounds like this would be accompanied by green, toxic smoke and a foul smell.

 

[nicopaul]

Apple Expert was supposed to call 30 min ago. Still nothing. Great, thanks Apple...

Anyone know something about this problem? Paying thousands of dollars for a computer that craps out 5 months later is ridiculous.

 

[i.shaun]

Try some troubleshooting steps for Intel macs that won't power on


Or, if available on mac pros or older G-series macs, try resetting the SMC