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Q: MacBook Battery Won't Charge...Get "Not Charging"

Hi all...did an SMC Reset...didn't work...reseated the batter, etc. When I plug in the mag, it is constantly green but the laptop cannot run without power cable and I get the "Not Charging" near the top.

Anyone have new info on this...frustrated...battery is just over a year old.

iMac 20" Intel (Early 2006); PowerBook Pro 17", MacBook, iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Mar 25, 2009 8:20 PM

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  • by ApplianceJunk,

    ApplianceJunk ApplianceJunk Nov 20, 2010 5:09 AM in response to v1ct0r
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    Nov 20, 2010 5:09 AM in response to v1ct0r
    Is 2 years old for a macbook battery?
  • by Jay Bullock,

    Jay Bullock Jay Bullock Nov 20, 2010 11:30 AM in response to ApplianceJunk
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    Nov 20, 2010 11:30 AM in response to ApplianceJunk
    It depends on how it was used in those two years.
  • by v1ct0r,

    v1ct0r v1ct0r Nov 22, 2010 9:22 AM in response to Jay Bullock
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    Nov 22, 2010 9:22 AM in response to Jay Bullock
    My battery originally lasted about 4 hours with average use, that was more then 2 years ago. It slowly diminished its capacity before losing its charge completely.
  • by spacecadet1812,

    spacecadet1812 spacecadet1812 Nov 28, 2010 8:08 PM in response to Gully
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    Nov 28, 2010 8:08 PM in response to Gully
    I have THE exact same problem as of this morning-first no light, then green then the top reads "No Charging" it's extremely frustrating :/

    Battery Information:

    Model Information:
    Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-387c-4d0
    Manufacturer: DP
    Device name: ASMB016
    Pack Lot Code: 0002
    PCB Lot Code: 0000
    Firmware Version: 0110
    Hardware Revision: 0500
    Cell Revision: 0102
    Charge Information:
    Charge remaining (mAh): 490
    Fully charged: No
    Charging: Yes
    Full charge capacity (mAh): 4764
    Health Information:
    Cycle count: 783
    Condition: Good
    Battery Installed: Yes
    Amperage (mA): 1725
    Voltage (mV): 11250

    System Power Settings:

    AC Power:
    System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
    Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
    Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
    Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
    Wake On AC Change: No
    Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
    Wake On LAN: Yes
    Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
    Battery Power:
    System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
    Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
    Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 1
    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
    Charging: Yes
  • by Jay Bullock,

    Jay Bullock Jay Bullock Nov 29, 2010 4:11 AM in response to spacecadet1812
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    Nov 29, 2010 4:11 AM in response to spacecadet1812
    Cycle count: 783

    Time for a new battery.
  • by adavida,

    adavida adavida Dec 6, 2010 12:55 PM in response to Jay Bullock
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    Dec 6, 2010 12:55 PM in response to Jay Bullock
    Looks like a healthy battery to me...but what do I know. Apple, you're losing my business forever in the PC department. Just because you ignore the hundreds (thousands more likely) of complaints about your shoddy ******** hardware, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU TOUT YOURSELF AS A HARDWARE COMPANY, does not mean they don't exist. I want to meet mr. jobs then take my otherwise pristine macbook pro and break it over his head.

    Battery Information:

    Model Information:
    Serial Number: ˇSMB012
    Manufacturer: Sony
    Device name: ASMB012
    Pack Lot Code: 0002
    PCB Lot Code: 0000
    Firmware Version: 102a
    Hardware Revision: 0500
    Cell Revision: 0303
    Charge Information:
    Charge remaining (mAh): 23
    Fully charged: No
    Charging: No
    Full charge capacity (mAh): 5242
    Health Information:
    Cycle count: 3
    Condition: Normal
    Battery Installed: Yes
    Amperage (mA): 29
    Voltage (mV): 9218

    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: Yes
    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: 0x0100
    Wattage (W): 85
    Revision: 0x0000
    Family: 0x00ba
    Serial Number: 0x0055880a
    Charging: No
  • by Jay Bullock,

    Jay Bullock Jay Bullock Dec 6, 2010 1:58 PM in response to adavida
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    Dec 6, 2010 1:58 PM in response to adavida
    What are your symptoms? It would help us tremendously if you were specific. Have you tried the SMC reset? (Follow one of the links above.) Have you downloaded the most recent SMC firmware revision, designed for your Mac? What troubleshooting steps have you taken?
  • by aggolfer,

    aggolfer aggolfer Dec 21, 2010 3:48 PM in response to Gully
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    Dec 21, 2010 3:48 PM in response to Gully
    Had same problem earlier today for 1st time. After reading a few posts found the solution.

    *Unplug adapter from computer and wall socket
    *Take out battery, Hold button on battery until lights come on and go off
    *Hold down power button on mac without battery for 10 seconds
    *Plug adapter back into wall and comp without battery and start computer(the lights on plug started to work again)
    *Boot up complete, turn-off, unplug adapter, put battery back in
    Plug in adapter then restart computer.

    Works now!
  • by MarkTUK,

    MarkTUK MarkTUK Jan 30, 2011 10:11 AM in response to aggolfer
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    Jan 30, 2011 10:11 AM in response to aggolfer
    Hi All,

    Came back from a weekend away to discover I'm having exactly the same problem. I've tried all the fixes including:

    - Removing the battery and replacing as per instructions
    - Freezing the battery
    - All the various resets

    None work - the battery is still screwed

    Battery Information:

    Model Information:
    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): 0
    Health Information:
    Cycle count: 336
    Condition: Replace Now
    Battery Installed: Yes
    Amperage (mA): 0
    Voltage (mV): 9353

    I've ordered a new battery (not an apple official one - I figure why pay for Apple quality when their batteries fail after 336 cycles!) and if it works I'll be happy, if it lasts longer I'll post the results here.

    My second apple disappointment in a week - had the 'Other' file problem on an Ipad and ended up doing a factory reset.

    Mark

    Message was edited by: MarkTUK
  • by Brekeke,

    Brekeke Brekeke Mar 9, 2011 12:52 PM in response to Gully
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    Mar 9, 2011 12:52 PM in response to Gully
    I have a MacBook late 2008, bought in Mar 2009. Until last day worked it perfectly, the battery after 130 cycles worked cca. 3,5-4 Hours with a charging. Yesterday I noticed that the LED doesn't turn orange from green . I tried to unplug the charger and plug in again, but after several attempt the LED falled dead. The battery's charge was 46% at the evening, I keeped plugged in the power adapter for the night. In the morning the battery's charging reached 76%, but no more (the indicator LED was constantly turned off). Of course I checked the Magsafe adaptor, which is working fine with my other macbook (pro).

    I took my computer to an Apple Authorized Service today. They checked first the battery and said OK for that. They continued the examination, tried to replace the macbook's magsafe connector, but shortly found the main board dead. I'm very frustrated since my macbook isn't 2 years old yet and the estimated repair cost may reach 5-600 USD, which is close to or over the machine's current value.
  • by silviat,

    silviat silviat Mar 11, 2011 6:09 AM in response to aggolfer
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    Mar 11, 2011 6:09 AM in response to aggolfer
    No lights on the battery ...totally drained!!
  • by Ashley N.,

    Ashley N. Ashley N. Mar 19, 2011 7:44 AM in response to aggolfer
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    Mar 19, 2011 7:44 AM in response to aggolfer
    You are a life saver, aggolfer. That TOTALLY worked. For the sake of posterity, below is what my battery information said when it wasn't charging despite being plugged in. Notice that my battery's condition said "Good" whereas others are getting "Check Battery" or "Replace Now."

    Battery Information:

    Model Information:
    Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-3717-7cff
    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): 1547
    Fully charged: No
    Charging: No
    Full charge capacity (mAh): 4919
    Health Information:
    Cycle count: 662
    Condition: Good
    Battery Installed: Yes
    Amperage (mA): -1233
    Voltage (mV): 11105

    System Power Settings:

    AC Power:
    System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
    Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
    Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 90
    Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
    Wake On AC Change: No
    Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
    Wake On LAN: Yes
    Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
    Battery Power:
    System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15
    Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
    Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
    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: No
    Charging: No

    Message was edited by: Ashley N.
  • by Raffaz,

    Raffaz Raffaz Apr 7, 2011 11:17 AM in response to Gully
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    Apr 7, 2011 11:17 AM in response to Gully
    Same issue here, havent used the macbook in about 3 weeks.

    Battery Information:

    Model Information:
    Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-38d1-23cc
    Manufacturer: DP
    Device name: ASMB016
    Pack Lot Code: 0002
    PCB Lot Code: 0000
    Firmware Version: 0110
    Hardware Revision: 0500
    Cell Revision: 0102
    Charge Information:
    Charge remaining (mAh): 0
    Fully charged: No
    Charging: No
    Full charge capacity (mAh): 0
    Health Information:
    Cycle count: 158
    Condition: Check Battery
    Battery Installed: Yes
    Amperage (mA): 0
    Voltage (mV): 4897

    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: 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
    Charging: No
  • by RDBeecham,

    RDBeecham RDBeecham Apr 8, 2011 9:21 AM in response to Gully
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    Apr 8, 2011 9:21 AM in response to Gully
    The problem has happened occasionally to my MacBook Pro over the past month. I took it to a Apple retailer today as it started to completely switch off. The charger pins were inset and this was assumed as the problem. I bought a new charger for £60. There is no light from the charger although it was there early this afternoon. The guy at the store said my battery was healthy too:

    Charge Information:
    Charge remaining (mAh): 344
    Fully charged: No
    Charging: No
    Full charge capacity (mAh): 4024
    Health Information:
    Cycle count: 119
    Condition: Normal
    Battery Installed: Yes
    Amperage (mA): 137
    Voltage (mV): 11159

    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: Yes
    Current Power Source: Yes
    Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
    GPUSwitch: 2
    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
    GPUSwitch: 2
    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
  • by JonnyFGM,

    JonnyFGM JonnyFGM Jun 25, 2011 5:17 AM in response to Gully
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    Jun 25, 2011 5:17 AM in response to Gully

    Ok I'm in the same situation as a lot of guys here

     

    Battery is just refusing to charge

     

    I have even bought a new battery and this one is refusing to charge too, and a worrying looking bulge has appeared on the new battery.

     

    Im thinking the worse, its a logic board issue right?

     

    Battery Information:

     

      Model Information:

      Manufacturer:          DP

      Device name:          ASMB013

      Pack Lot Code:          0001

      PCB Lot Code:          0021

      Firmware Version:          0010

      Hardware Revision:          001f

      Cell Revision:          7a3e

      Charge Information:

      Charge remaining (mAh):          0

      Fully charged:          No

      Charging:          No

      Full charge capacity (mAh):          0

      Health Information:

      Cycle count:          0

      Condition:          Normal

      Battery Installed:          Yes

      Amperage (mA):          0

      Voltage (mV):          0

     

    System Power Settings:

     

      AC Power:

      System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0

      Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0

      Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          0

      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):          69

      Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10

      Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          1

      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

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