Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple’s new MacBook Pro features the incredibly powerful M4 family of chips and ushers in a new era with Apple Intelligence. Learn more >

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

My Mac book pro won't back up anymore, it tells me it cannot bak up wile on battery power, but the dang thing is plugged in and charging. Who can help?

I cannot back up my Mac book pro to my normal external drive. It tells me that it cannot back up while on battery power, but it is plugged in and charging. How can I fix this?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 7, 2022 9:08 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Apr 7, 2022 3:02 PM

Please determine if the same problems occur in "Safe Mode": How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support. Time Machine works in Safe Mode.

1 reply

My Mac book pro won't back up anymore, it tells me it cannot bak up wile on battery power, but the dang thing is plugged in and charging. Who can help?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.