Can I force my macbook pro 2021 to use power adapter instead of battery. It has an 'X' on the battery symbol.

Can I force my macbook pro 2021 to use power adapter instead of battery. It has an 'X' on the battery symbol. The battery is not charging. I want to make a time machine backup, however the message is that the because the battery power is too low it cannot back up to time machine. I want to backup before heading to a apple repairer..I also updated all my software. Tried different cables - mag safe and usb-c. The power source says "Battery". Can I change this to "power adapter". The magsafe is contantly amber, however the macbook is not charging at all. And the fans are constantly running!

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.5

Posted on May 31, 2024 3:05 AM

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Jun 11, 2024 1:40 PM in response to boatpod

Apple had to replace the entire logic board, the CPU, the hard disk and much more. The repair cost me 800 euros in Germany. I bought the device in Australia, and had I not been overseas at the time, Apple would have covered the cost of the repair due to Australian consumer protection law, as it was not determined to be my fault. NO water damage etc. In Germany the consumer law is only 2 years, in Australia it is longer.... when I called Apple they said there was no specific limit. And my Macbook Pro is just over two years old. Very disappointing. Especially as 800 euros cuts deep at the moment. Exchange rates as well don't help.


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