My MacBook air's power source is damaged

My MacBook air is completely discharged and the power source isn't working, what do I do?? I have to redefine my SMC but my mac wont connect to the energy...please help!! Thanks

Try another power outlet.
If this does not help, you may have to the computer and the power adapter to the Apple store
to have it checked out.
Best.

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My MacBook Air want power on I can have it pulled up for hours and never charge fully what are some of the steps I can take to get it to power up it was working I shut it down and it stop powering up HELP PLEASE!!!!!!

never charge fully
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Charging Macbook with Macbook Air's power adapter

I have noticed that the power connector on the late 2008 aluminum Macbook accepts the Macbook Air's power adapter's plug. The Macbook Air's power connector also accepts the aluminum Macbook's power adapter's connector. So, can these power adapters be used interchangeably? The output power specifications are a little different. The Macbook Air's power adapter supplies voltage that is a bit lower than the aluminum Macbook's.
The reason I am asking is that if my wife and I both travel with our laptops (she has Macbook Air and I have the new Macbook), it would be nice to be able to bring only one power adapter and use it with both laptops. I have also noticed that the airplane power adapter shipping with the aluminum Macbook (late 2008) is the same one that I bought for my wife's Macbook Air. However, according to Apple, the airline power adapter does not charge the battery, but only powers the laptop.

It is safe to use your macbook power adapter on the macbook air, but not the otherway around. The macbook air power adapter won't supply enough power to the macbook and probably will overheat and eventually burn out (if not worse).
Glor

Brand new macbook air wont power up first time

Just got my first Mac ever - Macbook Air 13.3. It's been plugged in & charging for almost 4 hours. Upon first plug-in, the light was green for maybe 2 to 3 seconds - then went amber. No matter how many different outlets I used - same result. I figured the unit needed to charge but it's been almost 4 hours and I'm anxious. The light stays amber I just spent 1400 bucks on a unit that I though would start up/be charged or at the very least somewhat charged upon opening. Even my cheapo $750 Dell started up immediately out of the box.
I've tried 4 different outlets - same results (green to amber). Tried with and without the AC adapter - same results (green to amber) - currently it is hooked up with the AC adapter. It just wont start.
Are my expectations too high? I've had this for less than 6 hours and I'm curious if I'm wasting my time continuing to wait. NO where does it say "You will need to charge your new laptop for such and such hours" or "Your new laptop will not come charged" or "Your new laptop - when plugged in for the first time - will go from green to amber within a few seconds - this is normal." Just shows me a pic of the parts with no further information. The instructions are so minimal, but that was okay - I figured I'd get all I needed once I booted up. But it won't boot up! <laughing!>
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The light changing from green to amber just indicates that it is charging. Tap the power button in the top right of the keyboard one time. If it still doesn't power up, try this procedure.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

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I've got a MacBook Pro (mid 2010) with 8gb of RAM (just installed new/more RAM last week). For some reason, my power supply seems to be draining my memory. When my machine is connected to its power source, my RAM dwindles down to 10mb. If I remove the power cord, the memory goes back up into the 3gb to 4gb range. Anyone know why this is happening and how to remediate this issue? Thanks in advance.

Don't "calibrate" the battery, that's a waste of time.
While the problem exists, launch Activity Monitor according to the following:
Using Activity Monitor to read System Memory and determine how much RAM is being used (OS X Mountain Lion and earlier)
Make the window large enough to capture as much as possible.
In the View menu, select Active Processes.
In the View > Columns menu, de-select User and make sure that Memory is selected.
Select the Memory tab, and click the Memory column so that the triangle is pointed "down", sorting that column in decreasing order.
What you see should resemble the following:
Post a screenshot (see below) of the Activity Monitor window.
To take a screenshot hold ⌘ Shift 4 to create a selection crosshair. Click and hold while you drag the crosshair over the area you wish to capture and then release the mouse or trackpad. You will hear a "camera shutter" sound. This will deposit a screenshot named "Screen Shot...." followed by a date and time on your Desktop.
When you post your response, click the "camera" icon above the text field:
This will display a dialog box which enables you to choose the screenshot file (remember it's on your Desktop) and click the Insert Image button.
⌘ Shift 4 and then pressing the space bar captures the frontmost window.
⌘ Shift 3 captures the entire screen.
Don't capture or upload any information you consider personal.
Drag the screenshot to the Trash after you post your reply.

Cannot play HDCP on internal MacBook Air (Mid 2012) after water damage - the only fault with MBA after the spill?

Hi everyone-
So this Sunday afternoon I went to download some TV shows on my MacBook Air - having recently spilt some water across my Mac. Have left it for a couple of weeks, and seems the only issue is that the MacBook Air now no longer recognises the batteries so has to be run from AC power.
Everything else on the Mac works fine - though, when I went to play these TV shows I downloaded (720p), it brings up the HDCP error saying that:
"The selected movie won't play on your display.
This movie can be played only on displays that support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)."
I've googled and searched everywhere but can find no workaround- nor any troubleshooting to help me out with this.
Can anybody advise, beyond stating the obvious that the water has obviously messed something up.
Thanks!

Sorry for taking so long, I had to go Christmas shopping with the family. Anyway, I tried that, and no gas there, either. I've done a memtest and changed the hibernatemode to 0 using pmset since this post. So... yeah. I'm hitting a wall and am willing to bet it's the SSD going out the door.

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I'm migrating from my MacBook Air to an iMac. When I've chosen my MacBook Air it tells me to wait until the code pops up on my MacBook. The code never seems to pop up on my MacBook Air. I've rebooted my router, and both devises. Some help would be splendid!
What I'm doing:
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You would be much further ahead by connecting the two via an ethernet cable and migrating via ethernet Move your data to a new Mac - Apple Support

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I purchased a new early 2014 13" MacBook Air last week, and I'm already having troubles with it.
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It hasn't left my room and I am very gentle with all my apple products. No one else has touched it, either.
I feel like if I pay $1,400, the product I buy should be pretty flawless?
I'm just looking for reassurance that going to the genius bar is the best thing to do (I've booked in for Saturday). I am also wondering if they replace it, will they give me a refurbished product instead of a brand new MacBook Air?
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You have a 14 day return policy if you purchased the MBA from Apple. If your MBA meets that criteria, return it.
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Charging MacBook Air with older power adapter.

I have just bought MacBook Air. I still own the MacBook Pro 15' dated 2006. Can I use MacBook Pro's power adapter to charge safely MacBook Air?

Power adapters for Intel-based Apple portables are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. Although you should always use the proper wattage adapter for your Apple portable, you can use an adapter of a higher wattage without issue.
For instance If you have a MacBook (13-inch Late 2009) that normally uses a 60W adapter, you can also use an 85W adapter with that computer. You would not use a 45W adapter with that computer; it would not provide enough power for that MacBook. Using an adapter of higher wattage than the adapter that came with the computer will not cause the computer to charge more quickly or otherwise operate any differently than using the adapter that came with the computer.

Macbook air power plug attached doest open.

İ can't open macbook air when power plug attached if i plug out mac open but when i put it again it doesn't open. how can i fix this?

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Do you mean Boot or startup? Open imply's lifting the lid (display cover). Has the machine been dropped or gotten wet? Has it been squeezed or had something stacked on it? When the power cord is attached to a working wall outlet what color is the LED on the magsafe?
The answers to these questions can help us help you.

HT1338 Macbook air not powering up when pressing power on button, then after a few minutes it will power on.

My Macbook Air that I purchased in November of 2011 has just started to not power on as soon as I hit the power on button.
The Macbook Air will power on after a minute or so and works fine as of now.
This has happenned on two different occasions today.
Anyone have a reason why this would happen? Any solutions?
Thanks for your assistance,
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Does the MacBook Air power extension cord work with 230v?

Hello,
I understand that the MagSafe power adapter supplied with the MacBook Air is compatible with an overseas input of up to 230v, as printed on the adapter itself. However, the extension cord supplied with the laptop states 125v. Furthermore, even the small plug connected at the end of the adapter states an input of 125v. Does this mean that the plug and the extension cord are incompatible overseas at 230v, but the adapter is? Then, how must I connect a MacBook Air to a 230v outlet? I do have an outlet converter that does not transform voltage. Thank you for your support.
(The adapter states it is compatible with 100v-240v, however, the circled plug is only compatible with 125v.)
Mukund

Yes, for the most part...
If you get the AC in-cord to the Adapter with your regional plug on it,
then the need for any other shape-converter or plug kit would vanish.
Here's an example of the Apple (UK) world traveler kit for power adapters:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB974ZM/B/apple-world-travel-adapter-kit
The part number (less UK) would be similar across all Apple Stores online
& regional stores should have them in stock to match local/traveler shapes.
Another example of regional parts with local plug ends, otherwise automatic
conversion built-in, can be seen among these UK Apple Store items. {The US
store has the local ones for North America; the AU store, for there, etc.}
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_accessories/all_accessories/charging_ devices
(You should be able to buy the Apple AC cord, for a MacBook/Air/Pro power
adapter, in the region where you hope to use it. -- Better to have the whole
device, in case you don't find an Apple Store or authorized reseller w/ Cords.)
Other stores with the generic end-fit shape adapter w/o power conversion
may be found in major cities near airports or border points. Luggage stores
and travel accessories, or a travel outdoor outfitter, such as REI, Inc.
And then, there are those kits with a power conversion adapter & transformer
inside; these should not be necessary with any Apple product that has a near
universal automatic AC power switching capability built into it. You can get a
local regional AC power cord with the local plug affixed, or use a basic kit.
Each online regional Apple Store sales pages show these kinds of products
with their local power plug version, so it is possible to buy the replacement
AC cord with the correct local plug on it. No further modifications necessary.
{Another device that won't do much good, if you can't adapt, is a DC-to-DC
adapter; this would need to have a MagSafe cord on the exit (output) end
so as to avoid the MagSafe adapter altogether. Such as on a boat or a train
where you may find no AC power, only DC. Uncommon, but possible.}
Good luck & happy computing!

Recovering of my Macbook Air

Hi All , after a long night and day strugle I managed to recover my MacBook Air. I decided to post this for anyone who encounter this problem in the future , hope this helps.
Situation: After trying to solve an Airport Problem , I decided to boot in safe mode. The laptop got stuck in grey screen ; after a while I force a shutdown pressing the power button ; when I powerup again ; it never came back. The grey apple screen appeared and after 10 seconds the computer turned off.
I booted in Single user mode ( cmd+S). Running the fsck command , showed a corrupted disk ( Invalid Key lenght ). An ls command showed my document files were there.
The Problem: How do I reinstall OS without loosing my data ( Remember , this is a macbook air ) . Running Disk utility from OSx Install Disk forced to erase the disk before continue. Well, I figured out a solution
Solution:
   You will need another Macbook
   Using an external USB drive ( in my case a 640 Gb Samsung Hard drive).
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    Partition 2 : the size is not relevant here ; named OS_ INST. Then you copy an Image of OS Install Disk 1 using the restore option to this partition. Insert OS Install disk 1 , drag into source , then drag into destination field the OS_INST partition already created.
    Partition 3 : the same with Partition 2 but with the OS Install Disk 2
Once ready , plug the hard disk in USB port of MACBook Air and power on. When you hear the chime ; pres option-alt key and keep it pressed until you see the option of booting with the USB partition ( Orange icon ). The installation utility will start up ; choose to install in OS_HOST external Disk Partition.
After installation is finished ; the macbook wiill reboot with full operating system in external disk, and the installation procces will help you to migrate all the files in internal hard drive. Otherwise , the internal hard drive will be accesible from FInder , from wich you can copy your files to OS_HOST in external disk
From there and with your files save and sound ; you can clean reinstall your OS in you Macbook Air internal disk.

Great post/tips Luis!
But I think I'll ask for it to be moved to the MacBook Air or Leopard 10.5 forums.

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Yeah, try replacing the battery. Start here: MacBook Air - Batteries & Power - Apple Support.

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