Q: Mac Pro Late 2008 will not charge.

Hi,

Mac recognises MagSafe and turns green. Yet only blinks orange for a few seconds then goes green. Battery will not charge. MagSafe works perfect on another mac pro. Same problem with different charger.

This problem began when I took my computer to a public library and plugged it in.

A power surge problem? A new battery needed?

I have followed a number of (dubious) steps to solve including SMC reset and firmware updates (not needed) Taking battery out. 'Resting charger' etc.

Any one have this problem?  (I know its old yet runs very smoothly on El Capitan).

Here is battery details

Battery Information:

  Model Information:

  Serial Number: 6N8410SVM13E

  Manufacturer: SMP

  Device Name: bq20z951

  Pack Lot Code: 0

  PCB Lot Code: 0

  Firmware Version: 002a

  Hardware Revision: 000a

  Cell Revision: 100

  Charge Information:

  Charge Remaining (mAh): 0

  Fully Charged: No

  Charging: No

  Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 3187

  Health Information:

  Cycle Count: 413

  Condition: Normal

  Battery Installed: Yes

  Amperage (mA): -1628

  Voltage (mV): 10584

Any help much appreciated,