Why wont my mac book not charge
All of the sudden my computer will no longer charge. I am trying to determine if the issue is my power cord which no longer provides a green charging indicator light. Or the Battery since the power indicator states "not charging". Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
There are more possibilities.
- a bad contact; does it effectively charge, how is the small chargeibattery icon in the upper right side of Apple bat? does it effectively charge, even if LED is off? sometimes, LED contact may be broken, but charge goes on
- chip does not detect the computer; I have one such charger, which behaves erratically, sometimes it charges, sometimes does not; no, not a contact problem, a chip problem.
- charger damaged
- magsafe port damaged
- battery damaged
One cannot say, you must take it step by step and isolate the issue: 1. connect another charger, just go to an Apple Center or ask a friend to let you test; 2. connect another battery; 3. connect your charger to another mac etc.
See also the other recent discussion:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/17498490#17498490
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This is the article on the subject.
Troubleshooting MagSafe Adapters
If no joy, your appointment at the Genius Bar for an evaluation is free, in warranty or out. These guys put their hands on these computers all day every day, and are good at physical and power problems. -
My brand new Mac Book does not appear to be charging. The light on the power cord shows "green" but the battery icon in the top bar shows the power source as "battery", not "power adapter" and only 26% remaining. When the unit is off and closed, the power cord blinks "orange".
If you have a MacBook with the removable battery you can get a new third party battery fairly cheap on eBay. Every MacBook from 2006 through Mid 2009 except the Late 2008 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 and 2010 White Unibodies use the same A1185 battery.
Black Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+black+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+white+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
White Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+white+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+black+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
Or for $129 from The Apple Store http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA566LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
Removing the battery:
Shut down the computer. Disconnect any cords connected to the computer.
Turn the computer over.
Locate the battery latch on one side of the battery.
Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter-turn clockwise. The battery should pop up slightly.
Lift the battery out.
Installing the battery:
Place the right side of the battery into the battery compartment at an angle, as shown below.
Gently press the left side of the battery down until it sits flat.
While holding the battery down, use a coin to turn the latch a quarter-turn counter-clockwise. The battery should lock into place. -
ibought my mac book back in 2008 and have nothing but great things to say about it. Recently i ran into a charging problem where it just says not charging at the top. My mac is still working fine but i would like it to charge. I was wondering if it would be the charger, battery, or both? someone help me please
You'll want to provide your battery information. The process is a little different depending on whether or not you have Lion installed or not.
1) Pre-Lion: Click on the Apple logo on the top left of your display. Select "About this Mac" and then select "More Info". Scroll down the left pane and click on "Power". On the right pane, scroll down to the battery section and copy that whole section and paste it here.
2) With Lion: Click on the Apple logo on the top left of your display and select "About this Mac". You'll get a pop-up like below. Select "System Report". On the System Report, scroll down the left pane and click on "Power". On the right pane, scroll down to the battery section and copy that whole section and paste it here. -
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Hi jasonfromforthworth,
Thanks for the question. If you have updated to Yosemite, then the Apple Logo with the status bar is the expected behavior for when the computer starts up. However, the powering off is not supposed to be happening ... so here are some steps to take if your MacBook Air won't turn on.
OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
Starting up in Safe Mode
Follow these steps to start up into Safe Mode.
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup sound, press and hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be pressed as soon as possible after startup, but not before the startup sound.
Release the Shift key when you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
After the Apple logo appears, it may take longer than usual to reach the login screen. This is because your computer is performing a directory check as part of Safe Mode.
To leave Safe Mode, restart your computer without pressing any keys during startup.
Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS1367
This article discusses what to do if your Mac won't turn on. To differentiate this from a display issue, be sure that when you press the power button:
You don't hear a startup chime.
You don't hear any fan or drive noise.
There is no video on your built-in or external display
If your computer has power but doesn't display any video, it may have one or more of these similar symptoms when you press the power button:
You may hear a startup chime.
You may hear fan or drive noise.
You may see a light from the Sleep LED (if your Mac has one).
Pressing the Caps Lock key on the keyboard causes it to light.
If any of these display-related conditions occur, see Troubleshooting: My computer has no video instead. Otherwise, continue with this article.
If your computer won't turn on, try each of these steps:
Verify you have a good connection from your Mac to the wall outlet by confirming the power cord and adapter if present are securely connected and plugged in. To check if the wall outlet is working, plug in a lamp or other electrical device.
If the wall outlet is working and you continue to have no power try another power cord or adapter if available. If it works you may need a replacement cord or adapter.
Note: See Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters for further troubleshooting with MagSafe adapters.
Disconnect all accessories that are plugged in to the computer, such as a printer, hub, or other mobile device.
Reset the SMC.
If you are still unable to start up your computer after trying each of these steps, visit an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for further diagnosis. If you plan to visit an Apple Retail Store, make a reservation at the Genius Bar using http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ (available in some countries only).Note: Diagnostic fees may apply for issues not covered under warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP).
Last Modified: Oct 22, 2014
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