Battery full - Mac wont start. Heeeelp!
I just purchased my MacBook a month ago and I love it. Now Im having a problem...
I just had this problem today. The battery is full but my Mac wont start. But when I connect it to the power adaptor - it will start. Should I change something on the Energy saver option?
I've tried to remove the battery and placed it back, but the problem is still the same. I need your help please... thanks in advance.
Yup, looks like you've joined the Macbook Shutdown/won't boot club. Mine did the same after the random shutdown problem. I reset the PMU and NVRAM and PRAM and suddenly it wouldn't boot or operate on battery. Let me guess, it works fine on the adapter, but when you pull the plug it immediately shuts down, right? Even though the battery is fully charged? I'm also from DK. Did you buy yours at Humac? Mine is being repaired as we speak, well actually it's waiting for parts (new logic board and battery) but it's taking forever. Turned it in on july 25th and it is still waiting for parts. My advice is to demand a new one, don't hand it in for repair, because I seriously don't think they know what is wrong yet. What week is your Mac(Check the serial-number and post it)?
I've heard that a lot of people got the LB replaced, but soon after the problems started again.
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