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Old MacBook

I've resurrected an OLD MacBook (mid-2010)  Today I thought I'd dust it down and see if it could be of use to me.  In truth all I want it for is a glorified word processor for some part time study I'm doing.


Well it's completely flat and when I plug in the L-style MagSafe connector nothing happens! I've tried it on a number of occasions and all that happens is that occasionally the green light flashes on but immediately goes off, I'm assuming that means no power is getting into the laptop and possibly the cable is at fault?  It is showing up on my iPad! 


My question is Why and is there anything I can do? 


As mentioned above all I want it for is basic Word Processing and it's of an age that it's not worth paying for a professional repair. The machine was produced mid 2010


The model and serial number seem to be MacBook and Serial Number 45125LN8F5W

Posted on Jun 8, 2022 1:00 PM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2022 1:53 PM

Sounds like the battery is dead. You can have it replaced at a computer shop if you really want to. Apple won't do it anymore as its now in the Obsolete category.


Where is ti showing up on your iPad exactly? In Settings-Account under devices? If so, that just means you logged in with your Apple ID on it. Not that its actually turned on and functional.

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Jun 8, 2022 1:53 PM in response to kah22

Sounds like the battery is dead. You can have it replaced at a computer shop if you really want to. Apple won't do it anymore as its now in the Obsolete category.


Where is ti showing up on your iPad exactly? In Settings-Account under devices? If so, that just means you logged in with your Apple ID on it. Not that its actually turned on and functional.

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