Macbook battery no longer holding a charge and not charging

I've already reset the PMU and PRAM and calibrated the battery, 3 times. The battery is now on 5% and won't charge any more. It's less than a year old.
Will Apple replace this piece of crap battery or do I have to shell out $130 for a new one? And is this a common problem?

Yep, they should send you a new one for free. Same thing as dalowang, I had a 3 month old MacBook and battery wasn't working. Apple sent me a new one but now it's happening all over again. Apple said it was a problem with my computer. Off to the far away apple store tomorrow. Anyone got any suggestions before I go?

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Something has gone wrong. Turn your phone off, then force it into recovery mode:
Leave the USB cable connected to your computer, but NOT your phone, iTunes running, press & hold the home button while connecting the USB cable to your dock connector, continue holding the home button until you see “Connect to iTunes” on the screen. You may now release the home button. iTunes should now display that it has detected your phone in recovery mode, if not quit and reopen iTunes. If you still don’t see the recovery message repeat these steps again. iTunes will give you the option to restore from a backup or set up as new. In your case, select "new".

Macbook Pro alternates between charging and not charging

Hello,
I have a 15-inch Late 2011 MBP, and the problem that I am currently having, is when I am charging my MBP from a relativly low charge, or when I am charging it as well as running a highly demanding program, the power adapter will get extremely hot to the tuch, and my computer will then alternate between charing and not chargin. When the computer is aternating between charging and not chargin, the light on the Magsafe connector will be orange (like a normal charge), then it will go out (like I unplugged the addapter from the wall), then it will turn green (like when it is fully charged/or when you first connect it to the computer before it startes chargeing), then it will go back to Orange for a few (~10-15 seconds), then it will start the cycle all over again.
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          I am considering getting a new Extension for my computer, because i beleace that the fact that there is no ground is causing static/buzzing when i use headphones, though I bleave this is not realted to my power adapter problem.
          So, do you think I should just replace the entire addapter and extension? I wanted to ask here first, because I do not want to get a new addapter if it is going to do the same thing again.
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First, if your computer is under Applecare, so is your charger. If it is, just take the charger and computer to the Genius Bar and they'll take care of it. If it's not, you still might want to make the trip to the Genius Bar. The eval is free, and you'll find out exactly what your problem is. Not to mention that you're in the right place to buy another one if you need to.

IPad keeps charging and not charging really fast when plugged in.

My 'new' iPad is at 4% battery, and having plugged it in to charge (using the Lightning connector), the battery icon at the top right keeps flashing (charging to not charging) really quickly and making the charge noise continuously. This happens when connected to all sockets in my house, so is not an issue with the mains. Is this a problem with my iPad or with the Lightning connector? Please help. This iPad is essential for work purposes and I need it up and running as soon as possible.
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Need help with G450 battery: Stuck at 0%, claims 9x% and not charging

Okay, there have been a couple similar posts but they don't provide a definitive answer so I am going to ask again.
A few days ago, I put my computer in sleep mode with a low battery. When I woke it up, it froze and I had to force shutdown. Since then, whenever I unplug the computer, it loses power instantly, indicating that the battery is not powering it. However, my system can still tell when the battery is inside or not. When it is inside, it tells me I have "97% available (plugged in, not charging)", where the 97% slowly decreases over time (at first I had 99%).
What is the problem here? How do I solve it? The "plugged in not charging" issue seems to be fairly common, but the fact that my battery is drained and the way that I got to this point seem somewhat exceptional. If it comes down to buying a new battery, that is not a problem - I could use the extra battery life, and they're pretty cheap.
SPECS: I am using Windows 7 on a Lenovo G450 and do not appear to have Lenovo Power Management software. My AC adapter appears to work just fine.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

hi serpinium,
Welcome to the Lenovo Forums.
Based from your findings, I suspect a faulty battery.
-- it's possible that the battery circuit inside is not working to unload the charge, or one of the battery already reached its life span.
-- there's also a chip inside that handles how the battery gets charges and checks the charge level of each battery (both are controlled by a firmware) -- ti's also possible that this chip is malfunctioning.
Batteries degrade overtime due to heat and daily use. If you had this battery for more than a year then perhaps it's time to get a replacement battery.
More info:
How Lithium-ion Batteries Work
Regards
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X1 (1286) main battery good condition at 1% and not charging

Hello,
I recently noticed that the main battery is no longer charging. It is now at 1% and not charging when AC plugged in (screenshots of powermanager attached). Power Mgr says it is in good condition. Since I usually have the slice battery attached on the road or AC plugged in at home, it has always been in Optmize for Health mode.
The battery gauge reset procedure was performed and hasn't helped.
I've run the battery firmware update utility and it has stated that battery firmware is up to date.
And as always the case, 1yr warranty expired 3weeks ago
I'll try updating BIOS (1.66) to latest, which I believe is 1.69, and post back if any success.
Any clues please? Thanking you in advance.
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Details from msinfo32:
OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Professional N
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name THINKX1
System Manufacturer LENOVO
System Model 1286CTO
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2640M CPU @ 2.80GHz, 2801 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date LENOVO 8MET66WW (1.66 ), 26/06/2012
SMBIOS Version 2.6
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale Australia
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7601.17514"
Time Zone AUS Eastern Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 7.89 GB
Available Physical Memory 5.07 GB
Total Virtual Memory 15.8 GB
Available Virtual Memory 12.8 GB
Page File Space 7.89 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
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Thanks for responding Jin and helping out.
Unfortunately updating bios and power manager hasn't resolved this. The new version of power manager 6.54 dispays same battery details.
Furthermore, i am now noticing that the slice battery charges to only 80% despite setting charge mode to fully charge. Could be experiencing this problem (x1 slice battery won't pass 80% unless internal battery is 100%) too, unfortunately no answers to that post.
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My phone is no longer charging and not turning on.

Good days guys,
Just need your expertise on this.
Few weeks ago, I was charging my phone iPhone 4S on my computer through USB and the metal side of the phone accidentaly hit a metal stand that has a ground in it. The phone sparked as soon as it hit the metal like a spark on a welding machine and after that, the phone completely shut down. No longer turing on and not charging when plugged. I also noticed that while I tried to charge the phone the phone gets insanely hot at the back and I can feel it on the metal side.
Is there a chance for this phone to be repaired?
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At Apple Store battery replacement is $80, or Replacement iPhone 4S is $199. Try battery replacement, if still problem, replace iPhone charging port assembly with lower mic and home button flex connector, if still problem, logic board is damaged which may be a very difficult repair.

Battery 0% and Not Charging

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Just bought an iPhone 5s, as I turned on the phone it showed 71% of battery, I drained it to 15% and next charged it for 3 and a half hours to fully charged. Did I do any mistake ? Should have I let it to get discharged in order to fully charge it ?

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Hello, M_Bilal
Welcome to the HP Forums.
That you for provided such a detailed post with what you've already completed, for the issue with your battery. I will try to guide you further.
I would like to provide you further documents for troubleshooting, but you've essentially completed what I have for this issue. The only step left, would be to test the battery.
You can do this with another battery, or in another notebook. I know you mention another machine, but if you know someone who does or someone who has a compatible battery. This would test that. You could even see if a local computer shop could test it.
The reason for this, is if the battery is the problem, it's much easier and more affordable replacement. Also, you mention it being new, might have warranty.
The other possible cause to the issue you've touched on, that would be the system board. Testing the above, would just confirm if this is the problem or not. From there you could decide on what you'd like to do.
I know, there really aren't many suggestions here, but I hope this can provide you with the next step.
Let me know how things go, with the route you choose to troubleshoot.
Thank you for posting on the HP Forums.
I worked on behalf of HP.

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HT4060 I just received the 3rd generation and my wall charger does not charge. If I use my Sony docking station it does. I can't carry my docking station! Please help!!

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Macbook shuts down, charger does not charge then charges hours or days late

My daughter's macbook symptoms:
- shuts down all of a sudden
- when restarted, displays error message: date reset 2008 etc.
- When restarted, charger may or may not charge (Magsafe LED off). It may take days before it works again
Macbook under 3 year guarantee (contract says you get a new computer if it breaks down):
In French: www.fnac.com/guides/services/garantie-echange-neuf/default.asp?NID=0
In English via Google: http://tinyurl.com/6ayl5re
Was sent to repair (MSS repair centre, FNAC, France) . They said they did "un reset du système" = a
system reset .
Worked well at my home for 3 days.
Back to my daughter's: same thing happens.
Charger does not charge Magsafe LED off.
Taken to my home: charger charges magsafe red. But my daughter had moved the charger's parts tried other power sockets to no avail before Macbook repair.
Note that this macbook has a mildly loose magsafe port. Yet, moving the magsafe won't change anything while Mac is on. Loose Magsafe port has been reported to me as not an issue (some geek on a forum, and a genius at an applestore)
I suspect something wrong with motherboard. Loose magsafe port should not shut dow the machine should it ?
Back to repair centre: they say it's a "software problem" this is not covered by their 3 years guarantee. Which is plain false (look up - in French only - http://tinyurl.com/6avkvhy ) .
As I don't see which software problem that could be, I took it to the genius bar at Applestore's: Genius says bah ! not a software problem.
Says it's a motherboard failure. So he gives me a written estimate for motherboard repair. Indeed that may to help me battle with my 3-year guarantee and "FNAC" repair centre since they are not so smart.
Happy with this and having checked that the guarantee contract covers even for the alleged "sofware" problem, having an Applestore paper telling me the rub lies in the motherboard, here I am, sending FNAC a formal notice by registered mail (with a copy to my lawyer. An excellent one with the appropriate specialisation , and my other daughter, hence cheap).
But .... in the meantime, I'm using that faulty computer, and here I get another shutdown.
I was moving the computer softly to place it on a table, this pulled a little bit the charger's cable: screen goes black. Magsafe LED off.
I have to restart it, and I get the usual error message telling me the date is set earlier than 2008.
Same crash as usual. Note that my daughter says the shutdown never happened without the charger on, and shutdown did happen without movement nor strain on the cable.
But as I have my own Macbook, same as my daughter's, I perform an experiment.
- I plug my daughter's charger cable on MY Macbook: LED stays off !
- I plug MY Macbook 's charger cable on my daughter's Macbook: LED is on !
My impression is that there is a problem with my daughter's charger, isn't there ?
But how can a problem with the charger, its cable of the magsafe cause the Macbook 's clock to bet set back a few years ?
I have to point out that the battery is not dead, and behaves normally, so the charger suddenly stopping should not shut the computer down. I can use the computer on battery for hours and battery capacity is 86 % of theoretical.
Could a motherboard problem or some other Macbook problem cause charger dysfunction ?
This is important since while I may resort to buying a new charger if FNAC does not abide by their contract duties, if there is another problem than that of the charger, we'll be in trouble again sooner or later.
We know MSS FNAC have not been good at all (not my first untoward experience with them) and Applestore may be wrong or partially right.
Thanks for your ideas about this trouble.

I am having the exact same problem, although it only takes a few minutes for my computer to start charging again. What was the solution you found? My computer just returned from Apple today with a replaced thermal assembly, and I just had the problem repeat itself, not two hours after I picked it up from the postal service.

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