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hi i need your help guys

Apr 13, 2013 7:09PM PDT

Hi everyone I have a problam with my macbook pro.
When i using my laptop suddenly the screen is turning off, but computer continiues working, and i need to shut down computer with power button and then turn it on again. if anyone can help me please respond me.
P.s. i have bootcamp installed and there is same problem

(sorry for my english)

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Sounds like a heat related problem
Apr 13, 2013 11:17PM PDT

Get a can of air and blow out the vents on this MacBook Pro.

Also make sure that the vents are not blocked when you are using it.

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Nod to common maintenence.
Apr 14, 2013 2:11AM PDT

Canned air on the vents, don't use it on a soft surface.