MacBook has x on battery icon

my mac keeps telling me to charge it but it’s been charged for a long time. it also has an X on the battery icon. it shuts down when I don’t plug it in, how do I remove the X from the icon?

Posted on Feb 4, 2023 5:43 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2023 7:36 PM

Usually an "X" in the battery icon indicates a hardware issue of some sort. The battery is the weakest link. Have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to provide you with a repair estimate.

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