My macbook air won't charge
when I plug the charger in it shows the power source as the power adapter .. I've tried switching the sockets and also waiting and doing it again but to no avail.. i haven't bought the macbook from India and i don't know what's wrong .. this has happened a few times
Open System Information>Power and post this from your MBA:
(Make certain that the power adapter is connected.)
Ciao.
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My MacBook Air won't charge, what can I do?
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Hi Lisa,
My macbook air has the same issue.
I get no light on the power adaptor (45W) and no charge appearing on the onscreen icon.
This issue seems to happen intermittently and after being fine for the last few months it started again today.
After trawling through a lot of forums I tried a piece of advice which did work and my macbook is now charging.
The advice was to simply heat up the charger a few degrees, which I did by putting a warm fan blower on it. My charger started working within a few minutes.
Hope this may help,
Craig -
My MacBook Air won't charge, have tried SMC reset too..
I have noticed today that my MacBook Air won't charge. I changed the socket I was using to a different one in the house.
The charger itself is not hot. Has not been used at all today.
Have followed a link on here and tried an SMC reset to no avail.
This is what my system report has to say: (my charger is attached right now - no light)
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: D86207311M5DKRNAA
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 406
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 162
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 2369
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 6463
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 25
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1370
Voltage (mV): 7478
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Wake on AC Change: No
Wake on Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake on LAN: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
PrioritizeNetworkReachabilityOverSleep: 0
RestartAfterKernelPanic: 157680000
Standby Delay: 4200
Standby Enabled: 1
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 2
Wake on AC Change: No
Wake on Clamshell Open: Yes
Current Power Source: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes
RestartAfterKernelPanic: 157680000
Standby Delay: 4200
Standby Enabled: 1
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
Connected: No
Charging: No
In the middle of writing end of year school reports, not ideal!
Any advice?Edited to add - only a few months old... grrrrrrr
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My MacBook Air won't charge using the power cord and it's not the power cord that's malfunctioning. I went to Radio Shack and tried two new cords. The battery is now dead. Any thoughts?
Unfortunately, my battery has died as a result of not being able to charge with the power cord. Not sure what an SMC reset is but I have made an appointment to bring my laptop in to the Apple Store. Thank you for your response. Very much appreciated.
Warm Regards,
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Macbook Air won't charge or power on
My MacBook Air is 18 months old and won't charge or power on. Technicians diagnosed logic board needs replacing at a massive cost. Has anyone had similar issues or taken this up with Apple. They refuse to assist as warranty expired.
You are going to have to take the machine apart, and see what damage was done to the board that the MagSafe receptacle is attached to. Might be a single, broken connection. Might be much worse.
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MacBook Air Won't Charge to 100%?
I have consistently plugged in my MBA and it won't charge all the way to 100%, is there a reason for this or do they all do this? It goes from (Charged) to (99%) immediately after I unplug it.
shldr2thewheel wrote:
sudo -intellect, read the article you linked the OP to. It specifically states that all MacBook Air's have pre-calibrted batteries and therefore, do not need to be manually calibrated.
You are right! I stand corrected. Thanks for the correction. -
Brand New MacBook Air Won't Charge
I just bought a new Macbook Air 1.8 GHz (the more expensive version) and from the second I opened it, it would not charge. The only way I can use the laptop is if it is plugged in. When I look at the computer's info, it says BATTERY INSTALLED: NO CHARGING: NO CYCLE COUNT:0
What happened? Was it supposed to come with the battery installed? Should I send it back?if the store is close take it back and ask for replacement, otherwise call and ask for replacement
you could call support and get it fixed under warranty...
U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)
...but if it is brand new you have a reasonable expectation to get what you paid for, so going for replacement is the beter option -
I bought a MacBook Air in November 2011 so I haven't even had it a full year. It does fine when it is plugged in but it has just stopped charging. What could be the issue?
99% of times this is due to a System Management Controller (SMC) problem and you can solve it by reseting it.
Here is how:
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
I hope this solves your problem
Cheers! -
Macbook air won't charge & no light on charger
I charged 2011 Macbook Air yesterday and it was fine last night and again this morning. Then, when it was running low on battery today I plugged in the wall charger (which is a new one I got in July) and suddenly my screen went black and the charge light wouldn't come on. So, I unplugged the charger and then my screen came back. Plugged in charger again and screen went black again. I restarted my computer and still same problem. I even shut down and rebooted but same problem. Of course I didn't back up my files so I scrambled to transfer some to our portable hard drive but I was on reserve power and the transfer did not complete. So, now I have a dead computer. I even just tried the charger of a friend with a MB Air but her charger didn't work for me either. So, now I have just plugged my charger in with the hope that it will mysteriously start working again -still no light showing.
And ideas? I live in southern Mexico and closest Apple Store is in Mexico City...not very close to me :-(silveroak wrote:
... Is there any way to connect the Air to an iMac and try to charge it that way...or connect just to access my files so I can transfer them off.
The only way to charge a Mac is through its charging socket. Without power, you will be unable to read its disk contents either.
I wish I had better news for you but the only option left is to contact Apple and send it to them or an authorized service provider for repair.
Check this website to determine your options:
https://expresslane.apple.com/GetSASO.action?locale=en_MX&PRKEYS=PF2 -
MacBook Air won't charge and charger keeps the green light
I have tried a few chargers and it's not a charger problem because none of them has worked.
This is a MacBook Air from 2011.
The mac doesn't hold a charge anymore. Also, when the battery is at 0% the computer has turned extremely slow. At very few random times I goes up to 3% but I have to maintained it plugged in all the time otherwise it will go back to 0 and become unusable anymore.
The light is always green, and I have already tried doing an SMC reset.
Any ideas or has anyone encountered the same problem as I?
Thank you in advancethanks for the help! here is the info you requested. This is with the charger connected:
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 0
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 6199
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 139
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 7239 -
My Macbook air won't charge event though the light on the power adapter is red.
My Macbook is plugged in, and the light on the power adapter comes on. However, I have to jiggle it for it to say it's charging, and then it quits charging after a few seconds. Right now when I get it to charge, the percent on the battery increases like normal, but yesterday it said it was at 0% while charging or the percentage was decreasing. My power adapter is only a few months old, so I don't think that could be the problem.
1 You may need a new charger. Connections should be firm.
2. 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". -
MacBook Air won't charge or start.
Adapter doesn't show a light at all. Nearest service center and/or Apple store is 45 minutes away. The computer fell about 2 feet last night, but was working fine until the battery died. Trying to determine if it just needs a new adapter, or if I need to make a drive.
Have you tried a SMC reset?
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
Ciao. -
my macbook air won't turn on.. last night it was still working properly... when i woke up this morning, i went to turn it on but it didn't respond..i tried plugging the charger and the lightning cord showed a green light which is normal when charging..i tried to open the macbook air again but nothing happened.. no fans, no chimes, no light in the laptop showed..what should i do? please help..thank you
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
A green light means that your battery is full or that it can't be detected. If you can't start up the Mac, probably your logic board or battery aren't working.
Take the MacBook to an Apple Store or reseller to get your battery or logic board replaced. If the MacBook is in warranty, this repair will be free -
My macbook air won't turn on and doesn't charge?
my macbook air won't turn on when it is plugged in. The light on the connection is orange, not the usual green.
Orange means charging.
Keep it plugged in for a while.
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".
If this does not help, contact Apple.
For more on this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1365 -
My MacBook Air Doesn't turn on. I did everything already, pushing the shift+ctrl+option etc. 5 seconds 10 seconds etc. still no power, there is a green light on the charger but no light or sound coming from the macbook air. This is like only a month old, so there is still warranty. the problem is I have "very important documents" in my macbook air and how would i get assurance that the files won't be corrupted, used, or lost?
Guys! I HAVE THE SOLUTION!
I hope everyone with the same problem read this!
I posted my macbook AIR won't turn on.
I coulding risk bringing it to MAC Store and leave it there because I have PRIVATE FILES.
I tried almost every other options, instructions in youtube etc. but nothing worked.
but now it WORKS
All i did was plug it for 24 hours straight. Tried turning it ON again but wouldn't work..
I left it in my room for about 1-2weeks, thinking it was hopeless.
one day I pressed the power button again THEN it came back to LIFE!!
So guys dont lose hope. Try resting it for a few days then try again.
hope this helps
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