chandu0101

Q: Battery icon showing as charging but it isn't

My battery icon showing as charging but it isn't ,check the image below. I am facing this issue after upgrading to Yosemite .

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MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2), null

Posted on Feb 26, 2015 6:23 AM

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Q: Battery icon showing as charging but it isn't

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Feb 27, 2015 9:12 AM in response to chandu0101
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    Feb 27, 2015 9:12 AM in response to chandu0101

    Hello chandu0101,

     

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    For initial troubleshooting on this issue where your battery is not charging properly, please reset your SMC.

     

    Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

    Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove

    Note: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.

    1. Shut down the computer.
    2. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
    3. Remove the battery.
    4. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
    5. Release the power button.
    6. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
    7. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

     

    Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own

    NotePortable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).

    1. Shut down the computer.
    2. Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
    3. On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
    4. Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
    5. 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.

     

     

    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) - Apple Support

     

    Take care,

    Alex H.