MacBook Magsafe LED Blinking Orange and Green

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MacBook Magsafe LED Blinking Orange and Green

I downloaded and installed the latest security update on my MacBook last night. Before I could restart, though, the battery gave out and it shut down. Now the LED on the magsafe connector blinks, alternating green and orange. Is this a problem with the MacBook related to the unexpected shutdown? Is it a possible battery problem? Is it a possible problem with the charger?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Dec 19, 2007 7:18 PM

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Dec 19, 2007 10:56 PM in response to cousar

theres been alot of topics about this question. I, myself posted one...but mine started happening after i have downloaded the battery update.i havent notice it blinking since then...but maybe apple should get working on that.

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Dec 20, 2007 4:43 PM in response to Daniel Cerda

I just checked and found that I am at 301 cycles, so maybe it's time the battery started flaking on me?

I bought the MacBook August 2006, so it's past warranty?

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Dec 20, 2007 6:51 PM in response to cousar

i have 276 cycles and my health only tops around 60-65%..i bought mine july 2006. so warranty is done =/

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Dec 22, 2007 3:58 PM in response to cousar

The LED is staying solid green now. The battery indicator on the menu bar says it's charged. When I unplug the charger, the indicator says it's good for 23 minutes.

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PratikP

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Dec 23, 2007 11:07 PM in response to cousar

Uh... I JUST had the same problem. It went flashing - green/orange, etc, after this update I just did today. It's funny because it didn't happen immediately after I restarted (after I installed the updates), but almost 8 hours later.

Apple, what's the deal? This is kind of... scary?

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cousar Author

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Dec 25, 2007 5:12 PM in response to PratikP

Sunday, it no longer recognized the battery, so I called AppleCare. The rep said that since I did not have the extended care, I would have to buy a new battery. Someone on the Mac|Life forum pointed me to a page on Apple's website showing that the batteries are covered for up to two years from date of purchase. Monday, I went to the Apple Store to ask about the coverage and to buy a battery if I was not covered. The young lady I spoke with there looked at the page on the site and agreed that I could be covered. I made an appointment with the Genius Bar, and I'm going back Friday.

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cousar Author

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Dec 25, 2007 5:21 PM in response to PratikP

Here's the page:

http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/

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PratikP

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Dec 25, 2007 6:21 PM in response to cousar

Since I installed 1.3, I've been having a hard time with my charging. I've had the same problem as you (blinking lights, etc).

I checked my Magsafe connector this morning, turns out part of it is burnt. The wire barely holds. I had to call Apple and explain to them what happened. Since I wasn't under warranty, I had to fight for what I wanted. Why should I have to pay extra if their release messes up my product? If it was my fault, fine.

They are sending me a replacement AC adapter... who knows when it'll be here.

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cousar Author

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Dec 28, 2007 3:54 PM in response to cousar

I went to the Genius Bar today and got a new battery, free of cost. It's charging up right now.

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Feb 12, 2008 5:12 AM in response to cousar

ive just started having this problem now. i did the security update yesterday (11 feb 08) and left my macbook off till this morning, which is when it started. i downloaded the update posted above but its still blinking.

stats say - health: 41%; cycles: 112; charge: 100%

if that helps at all.

anyone got any suggestions? ill probably go to my local store tomorrow but just wanted to check if anything here first.

thanks a bunch.

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Feb 12, 2008 6:30 AM in response to langley.ma

nevermind, seems to have stopped now.

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