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TUAW Poll: Did the SMC Firmware Update cure Random Shutdown Syndrome?

by Laurie A. Duncan (RSS feed) on Oct 27th, 2006

I'm seeing mixed results in the field as to whether or not SMC Firmware Update 1.1 actually resolves, once and for all, the Random Shutdown Syndrome (RSS) affecting many MacBooks, but more than a handful of comments on the original post indicate that it has solved their problem. Now that 24 hours has passed, I'm curious about what the rest of you are seeing.

So, MacBook owners, did the firmware update work for you or are you still struggling to keep your MacBook powered up?

Did SMC Firmware Update 1.1 fix your MacBook's Random Shutdown Syndrome (RSS)?
Yes! My MacBook is up and running and staying that way!
Nope. I expect it will shut down again before I even submit my answer to this poll
Too soon to tell. I only experienced RSS a few times so I'm waiting a bit longer to say whether it's fixed or not.
Random Shutdown Syndrome? What's that? My MacBook works just fine, thank you.
I don't have a MacBook. Is there a firmware update that will turn my aging Dual USB iBook into a MacBook?
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Update: Revised poll option added for MacBook owners that had no problem to begin with.
Update: Oops! Picture corrected. Grabbed a MBP pic from the file inadvertently.

Tags: macbook rss, MacbookRss, random shutdown syndrom, RandomShutdownSyndrom, tuaw poll, TuawPoll

Filed under: Software Update, Apple, MacBook

MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Oct 26th, 2006



MacBook owners: dust off Software Update and download yourself Apple's latest take on the MacBook SMC Firmware (1.1). This update, 'improves the MacBook's internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns. This update is recommended for all MacBook systems, including those that received warranty repair. The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder. Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the process.'

Very interesting that Apple addresses the Random Shutdown Syndrome in the text of the update. Check out the full instructions, and note that you must be running at least OS X 10.4.7 to install this update.

[via MacMinute]

Tags: macbook rss, MacbookRss, macbooks, smc firmware, SmcFirmware

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