Mac book air doesn't start

Hi
For 1 week now, my computer stops when it's in standby and can't start when I push on power. It doesn't start for like 2 days and rework. and again and again...
The battery indicator is lighting when I plug the charger. Is that the motherboard?
I live in frech guiana and there is no apple store here...
Thank you for your help

Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
Start up in Safe Mode. http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1564

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