HT3371 My MacBook (2009) won't turn on, and the power adapter doesn't light up when I plug it in. What should I do?

What should I do? Help!

Try here >  Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on
There's information for troubleshooting the magsafe power adapter at that link also.

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    First, check that your AC outlet has power. Second, see this article: Intel-based iMac- What to do if your computer won't turn on and this one Resetting MacBook and MacBook Pro System Management Controller (SMC).

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    My MacBook Pro refuses to tun of by itself (with only the battery), i need to plug in the AC to do so... any suggestion ? It's a 2009 13" MBP, indeed the battery is getting weak but it works...

    You battery may be in its death throes.  try a SMC reset first:
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  • My brand new MacBook Air won't turn on all the way.

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    You may have to see if troubleshooting this issue can help, though the instructions on a process of elimination by symptoms are tedious in the following support article, and are suggested to be performed ahead of trying the process described in the title.
    •Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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    There is another item that sometimes can help, but the main issue you say could be resolved by the SMC reset; this other thing is involved NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory) so here's an article about it.
    •About NVRAM and PRAM:
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  • My macbook pro won't turn on and it is plugged into the charger, the light doesn't even turn a color?

    my macbook pro won't turn on and it is plugged into the charger, the light doesn't even turn a color?

    Might be a problem with the adapter.
    Help here >  Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters

  • My macbook air won't turn on and has a beeping sound. Any suggestions?

    My macbook air won't turn on and when the power button is pushed, it makes a beeping noise. Any suggestions?

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    3 beeps = no good banks
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    5 beeps = processor is not usable
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2538

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  • My ipod touch 5th generation will not turn on and the home button doesn't work. what do i do?

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  • My MacBook pro 2009, won't turn on but the indicator light does.

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  • My 1 year old Macbook Pro won't turn on and won't charge - no power light at all. Any suggestions?

    My 1 year old Macbook Pro which ran out of warranty this month on the 3rd of June, won't turn on and when I plug in the charger, there is no charging light and it won't turn on.  Can someone tell me what I should do? Has it died? It's only new! And I've never dropped it. Will I loose all my data? Help!

    Try here >  Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on
    And here >  Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters
    Try the help from the suggestions above.
    Hopefully it's nothing serious and you have a backup you can restore from if necessary.

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