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My MacBook won't turn on without being connected to a power source and it will shut down if I unplug it. What would cause this?

My MacBook won't turn on without being connected to a power source and it will shut down if I unplug it. My battery health is normal. What would cause this?


MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 7:04 AM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2022 7:24 AM

It still could be the battery. You might resetting the SMC of your Mac. You might have to take it in for servicing.

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My MacBook won't turn on without being connected to a power source and it will shut down if I unplug it. What would cause this?

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