Q: Macbook "Battery is not charging"

Thank you for posting! Your solution worked perfectly!

Thanks a ton Ken. It worked so easily.

I have tried the Shift-Control-Option and Power Button but this has not resolved my issue. I have tried all suggestions in this post and have a built-in battery. Any other suggestions?

Mid-2010 MacBook Pro

the thunderbolt display is not going to charge your MBP. the only way to charge it is through the mag safe adapter

Thanx Ken Walker. The Shift-control-option and power buttons while powered on fixed my charging issue.

The Apple Store wanted $$$$ to replace the motherboard (there are very minor signs of water damage), but this fixed my charging issue.

Hey,

I hope someone can help me. My battery is not charging anymore. I got a new one recently but that one did not work either.

I already tried resetting the smc and my charger shows the green light.

Here is the spec of my old battery:

Battery Information:

  Model Information:

  Manufacturer: DP

  Device name: ASMB016

  Pack Lot Code: 0002

  PCB Lot Code: 0000

  Firmware Version: 102a

  Hardware Revision: 0500

  Cell Revision: 0102

  Charge Information:

  Charge remaining (mAh): 0

  Fully charged: No

  Charging: No

  Full charge capacity (mAh): 5137

  Health Information:

  Cycle count: 904

  Condition: Normal

  Battery Installed: Yes

  Amperage (mA): 0

  Voltage (mV): 8440

System Power Settings:

  AC Power:

  System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10

  Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10

  Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10

  Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No

  Wake On AC Change: No

  Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes

  Wake On LAN: No

  Current Power Source: Yes

  Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes

  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

  Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes

  Reduce Brightness: Yes

Hardware Configuration:

  UPS Installed: No

AC Charger Information:

  Connected: Yes

  ID: 0x0000

  Wattage (W): 0

  Revision: 0x0000

  Family: 0x0000

  Serial Number: 0x00000000

  Charging: No

After I removed the battery and reset the SMC this way.... When the computer came back to life it said 20hrs until full charge. Did the 'Shift-control-option and power button" all at the same time, computer shuts right down (black screen) and when I powered it back up all was well again. Which makes me super happy as I thought it was going to be an expensive trip to the Apple store!

I have the same problem as Yviane, it seems that my adapter is just not recognised anymore!
I am down to 13%.
I have looked on different posts and tried the Shift-Control-Option power off command, but to no effect. I tried it with the power plugged in and without.
I am scared to try and unplug my battery as it is fully encased with no handy lever.
Should I just try anyway or go into the store?
Please help!

BRILLIANT this worked And the extra info helped

Simple

Step 1 Remove the charger from your mac

Step 2 Press At the same time left side keyboard 'Shift-control-option and power button

Step 3 Press the same key combo again

Step 4 Start your computer up with the power button

Step 5 Replug your mac charger

Step 6 Thank Ken Walker a Thousand times

Battery Information:

  Model Information:

  Serial Number: ˇˇˇ†

  Manufacturer: SMP

  Device Name: ASMB016

  Pack Lot Code: 3230

  PCB Lot Code: 30db

  Firmware Version: ddae

  Hardware Revision: dac2

  Cell Revision: 2b39

  Charge Information:

  Charge Remaining (mAh): 0

  Fully Charged: No

  Charging: No

  Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 5131

  Health Information:

  Cycle Count: 5

  Condition: Normal

  Battery Installed: Yes

  Amperage (mA): 0

  Voltage (mV): 5021

I've also got a Mid 2010, SMC reset didn't work, had to purchase a Y shaped tri-wing screwdriver to remove the battery.

Basically just turn off your laptop, take the back off, lift the battery out and unplug it from the main board. Then hold down the power button for about 10 seconds, once you've done that, reconnect everything, reconnect the charger and turn on the laptop, amber light comes on as normal.

This video shows this method easily:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3tsqjBXXdY

Good Luck scarson05

Thanks guys! Ken's recommendation resolved my issue too!

You just saved me at least 3 hours and who knows how much money at the Apple Store. You, sir, are a saint among men.

you are a life saver ken walker! shift control option worked like a charm! thought my battery was out of commission! thank you

Bro you are a life saver

Thanks much!!!