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The issue presented itself to me, after having taken the MacBook Pro in question on a few train trips.
The computer was always with me, and treated with as much respect as it deserved to keep it functioning normally as it had.
Upon return though, putting the computer in it's usual place with the usual peripherals connected.
When the computer was already started up and running, at times, I would disconnect the secondary monitor, and other peripherals, closing the clamshell,
putting it into a sleep mode is when the issue first appeared. My purpose of doing so was that, if I wasn't using the computer for a few hours, I put it in this state to cycle the battery. So as to not have the AC Adapter constantly plugged into the computer.
After leaving the computer for about fifteen to twenty minutes in that aforementioned state,
the infamous beep....beep....beep would occur.
At this point I would have to restart the computer completely to be able to use it again.
I went into deep diving all over the web to discover the source and how I might resolve the issue.
I reset the PRAM
LINK: Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
as well as resetting the SMC
LINK: Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
and the issue still persisted, when I put the computer in the aforementioned state. That being disconnecting the secondary monitor and the peripherals.
There were no signs before the beeping would occur, at this point anyway, such as what is described here with a "dimming screen"
LINK: My MacBook Pro beeps at random intervals
At this point, I thought the issue might be magsafe connector to the computer. So I cleaned that magsafe port.
I also thought that the issue might be the battery itself.
Perhaps because I have an SSD as the main hard-drive within the computer and perhaps with the battery being just over two years old, perhaps this was the issue. That the SSD was drawing too much power from the battery.
A quick note, the SSD was a new one, purchased from a reputable third party dealer. I don't think the issue is the internal hard-drive.
As well, I usually leave the battery in the computer as I have the ac power adapter connected, for the duration of my working day. Which as a practice in general, can deplete the battery, because the battery rarely has had a chance to cycle. As well, I noticed that when I turned on the power bar that the AC Adaptor is plugged into at the start of the day, that the light on the magsafe connector would be red. As if the battery needed further charging.
As the issue persisted I began to think that the issue might be with the ram.
So I ran the MemTest86 on the Ram in the computer, and no issues were found there.
LINK: MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 Memory Testing Tool
Then there are the known issues with the ram slots of this model of Macbook Pro.
That they become loose somehow, be it under the component of the ram slots themselves
OR the tiny black plastic arms of the Ram module not being able to hold the ram in place.
To which I opened up the computer and cleaned out all the dust therein, even in the fan.
Then followed with some of the these "fixes" as seen in the photos from the following links....
placing some cut up plastic card strips under the ram module....
as well as wedged around the (worn) black plastic arms that keep the ram in place.
I can't recall if I also loosed the screws securing the ram module to the Logic board.
Which was also suggested in the above links.
The original LINKS:
www.ifixit.com
www.ifixit.com
However, the issue has further deteriorated.
At present, at the start of the day, when I turn on the power bar the ac adapter is plugged into, the light on the magsafe connector is green.
Then when I first press the startup button I am presented with the infernal continual beep....one-one-thousand, beep one-one-thousand,....beep one-one-thousand, and so on.....
I further found this very helpful link concerning this issue:
www.pitsdatarecovery.com
Then, I hold down the power button to extinguish the beeping, and then press the power button again to boot up the computer. To which it does as normal.
Having included all these details concerning the issue, my question is what would the collective wisdom of the Community suppose the core of the issue lies?
Is it the Battery in the Computer?
Is it the Logicboard?
If it is the Logic board, I found this useful video guide to be able to replace the Logic board with another one. To me, it doesn't seem too difficult to do.
Title: 2010 Macbook Pro 13" A1278 Logic Board Replacement
LINK:
The Computer itself was purchased second hand from a reputable source about four years ago, and there hasn't been any issues until now. The original battery it came with gave up the ghost some time ago. The replacement battery, as well as the upgraded ram were purchased from a well known third party source than anyone worth their salt here would be more than aware of as they consistently proved impeccable customer service.
If it is the Logic board, any suggestions as to where I might go to purchase that? Perhaps a better option than eBay?
To conclude, thanks for reviewing my issue.
The computer was always with me, and treated with as much respect as it deserved to keep it functioning normally as it had.
Upon return though, putting the computer in it's usual place with the usual peripherals connected.
When the computer was already started up and running, at times, I would disconnect the secondary monitor, and other peripherals, closing the clamshell,
putting it into a sleep mode is when the issue first appeared. My purpose of doing so was that, if I wasn't using the computer for a few hours, I put it in this state to cycle the battery. So as to not have the AC Adapter constantly plugged into the computer.
After leaving the computer for about fifteen to twenty minutes in that aforementioned state,
the infamous beep....beep....beep would occur.
At this point I would have to restart the computer completely to be able to use it again.
I went into deep diving all over the web to discover the source and how I might resolve the issue.
I reset the PRAM
LINK: Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
as well as resetting the SMC
LINK: Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
and the issue still persisted, when I put the computer in the aforementioned state. That being disconnecting the secondary monitor and the peripherals.
There were no signs before the beeping would occur, at this point anyway, such as what is described here with a "dimming screen"
LINK: My MacBook Pro beeps at random intervals
At this point, I thought the issue might be magsafe connector to the computer. So I cleaned that magsafe port.
I also thought that the issue might be the battery itself.
Perhaps because I have an SSD as the main hard-drive within the computer and perhaps with the battery being just over two years old, perhaps this was the issue. That the SSD was drawing too much power from the battery.
A quick note, the SSD was a new one, purchased from a reputable third party dealer. I don't think the issue is the internal hard-drive.
As well, I usually leave the battery in the computer as I have the ac power adapter connected, for the duration of my working day. Which as a practice in general, can deplete the battery, because the battery rarely has had a chance to cycle. As well, I noticed that when I turned on the power bar that the AC Adaptor is plugged into at the start of the day, that the light on the magsafe connector would be red. As if the battery needed further charging.
As the issue persisted I began to think that the issue might be with the ram.
So I ran the MemTest86 on the Ram in the computer, and no issues were found there.
LINK: MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 Memory Testing Tool
Then there are the known issues with the ram slots of this model of Macbook Pro.
That they become loose somehow, be it under the component of the ram slots themselves
OR the tiny black plastic arms of the Ram module not being able to hold the ram in place.
To which I opened up the computer and cleaned out all the dust therein, even in the fan.
Then followed with some of the these "fixes" as seen in the photos from the following links....
placing some cut up plastic card strips under the ram module....
as well as wedged around the (worn) black plastic arms that keep the ram in place.
I can't recall if I also loosed the screws securing the ram module to the Logic board.
Which was also suggested in the above links.
The original LINKS:
SOLVED: Replace broken tabs to keep ram in place - MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211
Here's a picture of the logic board showing the tabs. http://www.usedmac.com/catalog/images/18... After breaking the first tab, you continued and broke the second? To avoid more costly repairs, and the logic board is pretty expensive, I would suggest taking it to a older experienced...
www.ifixit.com
SOLVED: Issues with bottom RAM-slot MBP 2012 - MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012
Sounds like you have either the wrong RAM module (spec) or the systems firmware is not up to date (I would be surprised if it's not already at the correct level). With the 4 GB module in place with the system working lets first try checking the firmware. Follow this Apple T/N: About EFI and...
www.ifixit.com
However, the issue has further deteriorated.
At present, at the start of the day, when I turn on the power bar the ac adapter is plugged into, the light on the magsafe connector is green.
Then when I first press the startup button I am presented with the infernal continual beep....one-one-thousand, beep one-one-thousand,....beep one-one-thousand, and so on.....
I further found this very helpful link concerning this issue:
Why Does My MacBook Keep Beeping?
Is your MacBook beeping and won't turn on? There may be various reasons. Learn about the causes of MacBook's beeping and solutions for it.
www.pitsdatarecovery.com
Then, I hold down the power button to extinguish the beeping, and then press the power button again to boot up the computer. To which it does as normal.
Having included all these details concerning the issue, my question is what would the collective wisdom of the Community suppose the core of the issue lies?
Is it the Battery in the Computer?
Is it the Logicboard?
If it is the Logic board, I found this useful video guide to be able to replace the Logic board with another one. To me, it doesn't seem too difficult to do.
Title: 2010 Macbook Pro 13" A1278 Logic Board Replacement
LINK:
The Computer itself was purchased second hand from a reputable source about four years ago, and there hasn't been any issues until now. The original battery it came with gave up the ghost some time ago. The replacement battery, as well as the upgraded ram were purchased from a well known third party source than anyone worth their salt here would be more than aware of as they consistently proved impeccable customer service.
If it is the Logic board, any suggestions as to where I might go to purchase that? Perhaps a better option than eBay?
To conclude, thanks for reviewing my issue.
