Causes of shutdown on OS X with explanations for what they mean and how to fix them.
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Correct Shut Down.
Shutdown was initiated, from the OS X Shut Down menu or other shutdown command.3
Hard shutdown.
Check power button.0
Power disconnected.
Check power supply/battery.-3
Multiple temperature sensors exceeded the defined limit.
Run Apple Service Diagnostics to check which sensor went beyond expected thermal limits.-60
Bad master directory block (badMDBErr).
Back up your data, erase the disk and reinstall OS X.-61
Watchdog timer detected unresponsive application, shutting down the system.
Troubleshoot for stuck application, startup item and any loading preferences.-62
Watchdog timer detected unresponsive application, restarting the system.
Troubleshoot for stuck application, startup item and any loading preferences.-71
SO-DIMM Memory temperature exceeds limits.
Swap memory module and check with known-good one to confirm issue is with memory; also check fans and air flow.-74
Battery temperature exceeds limits.
Swap battery and check with known-good one to confirm issue is with customer battery.-75
Communication issue with AC adapter.
Check MagSafe connector/adapter plug/cable.-78
Incorrect current value coming from AC adapter.
Check AC adapter plug/cable.-79
Incorrect current value coming from battery.
Check battery and battery connection to logic board.-86
Proximity temperature exceeds limits.
Check thermal contact with heatsink, fan connection/activity.-95
Temperature temperature exceeds limits.
Check thermal contact with heatsink, fan connection/activity.-100
Power supply temperature exceeds limits.
Check fans and air flow.-103
Battery cell under voltage detected.
Check battery.-104
unknown
Check battery.-127
PMU forced shutdown.
Check power switch.
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unknown
May be related to RAM.