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why beeping when charging ? won't sleep ?

why won't my Mac stop beeping when charging and the light flashes rather than steady. Bad charger to computer connection. how to fix?

Also my Mac won't sleep any more . sleeps and immediately wakes

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 11:41 PM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2023 12:04 AM

iamgbtt Said:

"why beeping when charging ? won't sleep ?: why won't my Mac stop beeping when charging and the light flashes rather than steady. Bad charger to computer connection. how to fix? Also my Mac won't sleep any more . sleeps and immediately wakes"

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For reference...

Troubleshooting Mac Power:


I. Troubleshooting a Mac Beep:

Replace the charging cable that goes to the charging block. That should fix the beep. See here: Why does my macbook pro beep when charging - Apple Community


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II. Troublehooting Mac Charging:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Devices: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





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Mar 14, 2023 12:04 AM in response to iamgbtt

iamgbtt Said:

"why beeping when charging ? won't sleep ?: why won't my Mac stop beeping when charging and the light flashes rather than steady. Bad charger to computer connection. how to fix? Also my Mac won't sleep any more . sleeps and immediately wakes"

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For reference...

Troubleshooting Mac Power:


I. Troubleshooting a Mac Beep:

Replace the charging cable that goes to the charging block. That should fix the beep. See here: Why does my macbook pro beep when charging - Apple Community


and...


II. Troublehooting Mac Charging:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Devices: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





Mar 14, 2023 12:04 AM in response to iamgbtt

iamgbtt Said:

"why beeping when charging ? won't sleep ?: why won't my Mac stop beeping when charging and the light flashes rather than steady. Bad charger to computer connection. how to fix? Also my Mac won't sleep any more . sleeps and immediately wakes"

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Check Force Quit:

See if any applications are open. If that is the case, save what need be (if possible), and then Force Quit them one at a time.

  1. Go To: Apple Menu
  2. Select: Force Quit...
  3. Select: An Item Ending in: “Not Responding
  4. Click: Force Quit button

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