I have a 2009 Mac Book Pro that was working fine , although I had been advised the battery was not in good shape. Now won't recharge and will not power up although is plugged in. I am wondering if a new battery will fix or if I should check for other problem. I use it as secondary device.
Is it time to retire it ? I note a battery is not all that much , but hate to buy it if it won't solve the problem.
MacBook Pro 15″, 10.10
leave it connect to the power adapter and trying to charge overnight. then try to power up, still on power adapter.
If is starts, it may be usable while on power adapter.
Anything else I just a guess.
Thanks. I have had it plugged in but there has been no light. After your reply now thought I would try the adapter from newer MBP but of course plug was different. However. when the old one was reinserted the light came on. I know I need a battery but might need a new power adapter, too. Thanks again for prompting me to check the adapter. Will see what happens in the AM.
Dead Battery , no power when plugged in
