I bought a brand new Mac 2 days ago, I unwrap the charger today to plug it in and it’s blinking.
Every post I see on this says "make sure it’s not dirty" I literally got it 2 days ago. The charger was fresh out of its wrapping.
is there anything I can do to fix this
MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11
Ah, the joy of new tech toys, am I right? Always fun until they start doing things they're not supposed to, like blinking like a Christmas tree when they should just be sitting there charging like a good little device. But hey, at least the blinking charger adds a little disco to your day.
Alright, real talk: Since you've just got it, the chances of the charger being dirty should be roughly equivalent to the likelihood of snow in the Sahara. So, let's move past that "it's dirty" nonsense. There's some other troubleshooting you could do:
1. **Try a Different Outlet**: Maybe your wall outlet's the culprit, ever think of that? Give another one a shot and see if the charger behaves.
2. **Check the Connection**: Make sure everything's snug and connected properly. The MagSafe (if it's a MagSafe charger) should snap right in and the USB-C (if it's that kind) should go all the way in. Partial connections are like half a hug; nobody's really satisfied.
3. **Restart Your Mac**: Because have you tried turning it off and on again? Sometimes, your MacBook needs a little nap to get its life together.
4. **Check for Updates**: Maybe your shiny new MacBook needs a software update to play nice with its charger. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Software Update to see if there's anything pending.
5. **Reset the SMC (System Management Controller)**: Yeah, sounds high-tech and scary, but it's basically like giving your MacBook a quick slap on the wrist to remind it how to behave. The steps depend on your specific MacBook model, but you can find instructions with a quick Google search.
6. **Consult the Apple Gods**: If none of this works, you may have to accept the painful truth that you've got a defective charger. The Apple Store is your next destination; bring it in and let the folks in blue shirts swap it out for one that's not having an identity crisis.
Best of luck! And hey, if you get really frustrated, you could always use the blinking charger as a makeshift strobe light for an impromptu party.
Ah, the joy of new tech toys, am I right? Always fun until they start doing things they're not supposed to, like blinking like a Christmas tree when they should just be sitting there charging like a good little device. But hey, at least the blinking charger adds a little disco to your day.
Alright, real talk: Since you've just got it, the chances of the charger being dirty should be roughly equivalent to the likelihood of snow in the Sahara. So, let's move past that "it's dirty" nonsense. There's some other troubleshooting you could do:
1. **Try a Different Outlet**: Maybe your wall outlet's the culprit, ever think of that? Give another one a shot and see if the charger behaves.
2. **Check the Connection**: Make sure everything's snug and connected properly. The MagSafe (if it's a MagSafe charger) should snap right in and the USB-C (if it's that kind) should go all the way in. Partial connections are like half a hug; nobody's really satisfied.
3. **Restart Your Mac**: Because have you tried turning it off and on again? Sometimes, your MacBook needs a little nap to get its life together.
4. **Check for Updates**: Maybe your shiny new MacBook needs a software update to play nice with its charger. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Software Update to see if there's anything pending.
5. **Reset the SMC (System Management Controller)**: Yeah, sounds high-tech and scary, but it's basically like giving your MacBook a quick slap on the wrist to remind it how to behave. The steps depend on your specific MacBook model, but you can find instructions with a quick Google search.
6. **Consult the Apple Gods**: If none of this works, you may have to accept the painful truth that you've got a defective charger. The Apple Store is your next destination; bring it in and let the folks in blue shirts swap it out for one that's not having an identity crisis.
Best of luck! And hey, if you get really frustrated, you could always use the blinking charger as a makeshift strobe light for an impromptu party.
Why is my brand new MacBook Pro with M2 chip charger blinking?
