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Elephant6688 Author

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Battery not charging while plugged in

I have a 2017 MacBook , yesterday all of sudden the battery is not charging while plugged in. What is the problem and solutions? Thanks.

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 6:51 AM

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a brody

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Posted on Jul 14, 2023 7:06 AM

It is past the normal age of useful life of batteries. Most batteries go sometime between 2 and 5 years.

You can try to reset the SMC

Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

If you have a power cord, be sure it is the right one for your model:

If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support

Identify your Mac power adapter - Apple Support

If that does not work, then look into options to have your battery replaced by an authorized service technician.

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