Macbook Air randomly shuts down
Keeps shutting down, like the battery was dead, but there's 77% battery when I plug in and start up. It's an early 2015 Macbook Air, so maybe the battery is near end of life?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14
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Keeps shutting down, like the battery was dead, but there's 77% battery when I plug in and start up. It's an early 2015 Macbook Air, so maybe the battery is near end of life?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14
"Macbook Air randomly shuts down: Keeps shutting down, like the battery was dead, but there's 77% battery when I plug in and start up. It's an early 2015 Macbook Air, so maybe the battery is near end of life?"
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Troubleshooting MacBook Air Power:
As for replacing that battery, that may not be necessary. Try troubleshooting it.
A. Black Mac Screen:
Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support
Applies to Intel-Based Macs: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.
B. Mac Power Issues:
Try a New Charger:
If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:
C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:
"Macbook Air randomly shuts down: Keeps shutting down, like the battery was dead, but there's 77% battery when I plug in and start up. It's an early 2015 Macbook Air, so maybe the battery is near end of life?"
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Troubleshooting MacBook Air Power:
As for replacing that battery, that may not be necessary. Try troubleshooting it.
A. Black Mac Screen:
Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support
Applies to Intel-Based Macs: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.
B. Mac Power Issues:
Try a New Charger:
If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:
C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:
Macbook Air randomly shuts down