Dead MacBook Pro

This happened to me every few months--it was sluggish and would need hours to charge after running out of battery, and then yesterday it died completely, just about 6 months after warranty expiration (one year warranty on a macbook pro, which costs a premium price of $2600 and regularly last for 5+years). Apple refused to take any action and tried to charge me $650+ flat fee to "fix" it, despite clearly having sold me a defective product. Of course, I didn't do that, hopefully an independent person who didn't screw me out of hundreds of dollars already can help.

If you're within warranty, take it in immediately and make them fix it now. Don't let them give it back without it starting immediately, every time. And sign up for apple care.

If you're not within warranty ... they don't care and won't help at all. See ya in the PC isle!

See the following from Apple Support: If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support