powerbutton disfunction

[Marsupilami]

just (4 weeks ago) bought a MAcbook pro 15". and now the powerbutton does not work longer (cn´t switch off the machine).
Somt tips????plan is to get an external harddisk, make a backup and send in the machine. But I don´t like the idea of not using the macbook fo several weeks.
is there a chance to switch off the macbook in an other way?

 

[mtip]

is there a chance to switch off the macbook in an other way?

There is a shut down command in the apple menu that you can use.

Now, how're you going to turn it back on if the button is broken?

 

[Gol27]

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It's impractical but not unheard of just to leave the MacBook on. Then you can wait for a time when you can be without a computer for a few weeks (which in my opinion seems a little excessive). Just make sure it's always got enough charge on it.

 

[Marsupilami]

There is a shut down command in the apple menu that you can use.

Now, how're you going to turn it back on if the button is broken?

Thanks, got the same idea....