Macbook Pro keeps going to sleep every minute
Hi all,
Since last week my Macbook Pro (mid-2015) screen suddenly keeps blacking out, but not in a complete shutdown way. It happens nearly every minute now, and to wake the computer I have to press any key.
Things I tried noting on my computer's odd behaviour:
- Upon starting the computer, the screen may stay normal for about 3 minutes before blacking out every minute. Sometimes it'll flicker on by itself without pressing any key
- When I put the computer to sleep and closes the lid, the apple logo lights up in a slow tempo
- Plugging the charger does not help prevent the constant blackout
- When it wakes up from its sleep, sometimes it asks for a password (even though I have adjusted the setting to every 10 minutes and woke the computer in less than 10 seconds).
- Current battery status is 'replace soon' for months now
Have tried resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) multiple times. I have also adjusted the display and energy saver so that it shouldn't be in a condition to go to sleep this quick, but the problem still prevails.
I hope there's any piece of advice you all can share to resolve this issue. Not really tech-savvy, therefore this kind of issue is really stressful to have. Especially with the current condition seeking out for a mac repair is near impossible in my area.
Thank you.
