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i have a 2017 macbook air and the charger gets pretty hot sometimes not all the time but one day it stopped working for until i tried it again and i pushed the plug into the macbook and held it there and it started working until now. i pushed it in again and it’s back to not working. please help me resolve this my macbook is completely dead
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14
mevleyn Said:
"2017 laptop charger issue: i have a 2017 macbook air and the charger gets pretty hot sometimes not all the time but one day it stopped working for until i tried it again and i pushed the plug into the macbook and held it there and it started working until now. i pushed it in again and it’s back to not working. please help me resolve this my macbook is completely dead"
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Overheating Charging Brick:
It's time for a new charger. You charing brick appear damages, like due to a poker pike or power spur (both typical when not using a surge protector). Find out which to get here: Identify your Mac Power Adapter - Apple Support
mevleyn Said:
"2017 laptop charger issue"
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Links for refernce...
Troubleshooting Mac Charge:
Some Links that may Help...
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:
How can I fix my MacBook Air charger that stopped working after overheating?
