Macbook M3 Pro Max Magsafe Charger Green cord blinking

Hi, Recently am facing an issue with my MacBook pro m3 max, It wasn't charging using magsafe 3 and the green light was flickering non stop when it was connected to the magnetic port. And I've submitted my macbook to the local authorized apple service centre, and also it was under warrenty, Later on the staff from the apple 3rd party authorized servicing centre called me and they says we've found liquid in your macbook and you can't claim the warranty., and the liquid went through the magnetic port, that what they responded to me, and according to the recent article from the Apple official, if the liquid found in macbook M3 chip will warns that there's liquid found in your macbook, But i didn't got that notification (If you see a liquid-detection alert on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro - Apple Support (IN)). And you might get to know that from the diagnostics, And also it's common issues with the latest macbooks according to the articles through online and according to article from TOI (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/some-macbook-pro-owners-are-complaining-about-magsafe-3-charging-heres-why/articleshow/88009514.cms), I need solution for this. And i believe i won't get my MacBook in the same condition from the Apple Authorised Serving centre, since they spoiled it already.





MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 2023)

Posted on Oct 17, 2024 1:34 AM

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Oct 19, 2024 4:38 PM in response to bdvvs

bdvvs wrote:

Quite simple, just google it about latest macbook green light blinking, Charging issues, please not on Apple search, it’s a very quite common issues, so are you suggesting me to give a police complaint ? Then can give a complaint overall on Apple products. First solve the bugs and hardware issues with the Apple products. And yes there’s liquid from the past, it might be from the beginning. Maybe I got the defective product. Does Apple do QC ? By opening the product and board ? Before selling the products., no right. Seems Outlandish ? lol, I spoken with one of the Apple Senior Advisor, He confirmed me that you might won’t get your MacBook with the same condition so i mentioned that I believe they spoiled it already, And yah I got my MacBook back with the same condition.,

You said in your earlier post that "they spoiled it." In other words, they damaged your laptop. And refused to restore it to the original condition after damaging it. If not that, what did you mean by "they spoiled it"?


By the way, you still have not stated clearly if you spilled liquid into your laptop at some earlier time. It sounds like you did.


"And yes there’s liquid from the past."


So did you spill liquid? If liquid was spilled into the laptop (regardless of what you find by searching online for blinking green lights), I am not surprised that it is no longer charging properly.


If there is liquid damage, you might look at this:


About liquid damage to Mac computers and accessories not ...Apple SupportOfficial Apple Support › en-us


"Damage to Mac computers and accessories due to liquid exposure is not covered by the Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan. AppleCare+ for Mac adds unlimited accidental damage protection subject to a service fee plus applicable tax. Exclusions apply. Please see the AppleCare+ for Mac Terms and Conditions for details. If your Mac has liquid damage, you might need service. Get service."


So unless you have AppleCare+, if you have liquid damage to your laptop you will need to pay for the repairs yourself, based on what I read in the above link.


"... there’s liquid from the past, it might be from the beginning ... Maybe I got the defective product."


Maybe. That's why people purchase AppleCare and AppleCare+, so if that happens, they don't have to pay. Those who choose not to purchase AppleCare or AppleCare+ are accepting the risk of having to pay for repairs sometime in the future. Apple provides a 1-year warranty but liquid exposure is not covered by that.


Or are you saying that Apple delivered to you a new Mac that had liquid inside it, brand new? That does not sound credible to me and I don't think there is any way you can prove that now.


Oct 19, 2024 11:47 AM in response to bdvvs

bdvvs wrote:

Hi, Recently am facing an issue with my MacBook pro m3 max, It wasn't charging using magsafe 3 and the green light was flickering non stop when it was connected to the magnetic port. And I've submitted my macbook to the local authorized apple service centre, and also it was under warrenty, Later on the staff from the apple 3rd party authorized servicing centre called me and they says we've found liquid in your macbook and you can't claim the warranty., and the liquid went through the magnetic port, that what they responded to me, and according to the recent article from the Apple official, if the liquid found in macbook M3 chip will warns that there's liquid found in your macbook, But i didn't got that notification (If you see a liquid-detection alert on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro - Apple Support (IN)). And you might get to know that from the diagnostics, And also it's common issues with the latest macbooks according to the articles through online and according to article from TOI (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/some-macbook-pro-owners-are-complaining-about-magsafe-3-charging-heres-why/articleshow/88009514.cms), I need solution for this. And i believe i won't get my MacBook in the same condition from the Apple Authorised Serving centre, since they spoiled it already.

The article you provided a link to about liquid detection alert does not say that every time liquid gets into the device that alert will come on. It says it MAY come on.


Did you have any incidents of liquid damage with your laptop? You do not say yes or no in your post, but if Apple technicians detected liquid, I expect that there is liquid inside. How did that liquid get inside? You had nothing to do with it? I believe that the warranty does not cover liquid inside the laptop, that is not something Apple can control if it happens when the user is using the computer.


The Times of India link you provided seems to describe symptoms that are different from the one you are reporting. SO I don't think it applies to your specific situation, which is a blinking green light.


I am not sure what you mean when you say that the Service Center "spoiled" your computer. Are you saying they purposefully introduced liquid into the laptop? That seems outlandish, but if you truly believe that is what happened, it seems like that might be a crime to be reported to the police.

Oct 20, 2024 10:05 AM in response to bdvvs

bdvvs wrote:

it’s 5k $ worth MacBook, and am not even foolish to spill the liquid on the MacBook.

I don't think anyone does this intentionally, it happens by accident.

And even if I accidentally spill the water on my MacBook the whole board in the MacBook will gets corrupted and for your kind information it still working and I just unable to charge it using MagSafe but can able to charge using Type-C

That's important information for when you get it serviced or repaired because that narrows down the possible cause to the MagSafe portion. It still charges through the USB-C ... I assume you have tried a different power supply (charger) and mag safe cable (you can do that in an Apple Store or any service center)

and for more info how I take care of my mac I even full covers since the beginning.

Using full covers is known to cause problems, especially thermal issues. That has been well documented in the Apple Discussions by many who are far above my level of knowledge and experience.

So you’re saying Apple intentionally sold me out the defective product to promote the AppleCare+ ? Or you’re here for doing promotions on AppleCare ?

I am a user, like everyone see reading on this web site. I am not doing promotions for AppleCare+. I don't work for Apple. Apple makes money on AppleCare+, otherwise it would not be selling it. But customers who do have AppleCare+ have liquid damage covered, as well as other things that the Warranty and AppleCare do not cover. You chose not to get AppleCare+ so you will have to pay for repairs.


The idea that Apple sells defective products in order to promote AppleCare+ is absurd.

Oct 19, 2024 12:11 PM in response to steve626

Quite simple, just google it about latest macbook green light blinking, Charging issues, please not on Apple search, it’s a very quite common issues, so are you suggesting me to give a police complaint ? Then can give a complaint overall on Apple products. First solve the bugs and hardware issues with the Apple products. And yes there’s liquid from the past, it might be from the beginning. Maybe I got the defective product. Does Apple do QC ? By opening the product and board ? Before selling the products., no right. Seems Outlandish ? lol, I spoken with one of the Apple Senior Advisor, He confirmed me that you might won’t get your MacBook with the same condition so i mentioned that I believe they spoiled it already, And yah I got my MacBook back with the same condition.,

Oct 20, 2024 9:47 AM in response to steve626

I clearly mentioned that in other comment I got my product back in the same condition that doesn’t mean I received new product from them, don’t worry about that.,


“About the spoiled statement”


In the first comment I’ve mentioned cuz after I talked with the Apple advisor from India I doubted that I won’t get my MacBook in the same condition maybe it won’t turn on again. After hearing from Apple support through call, they clearly changes their statements.,


“By the way, you still have not stated clearly if you spilled liquid into your laptop at some earlier time. It sounds like you did.”


it’s 5k $ worth MacBook, and am not even foolish to spill the liquid on the MacBook. And even if I accidentally spill the water on my MacBook the whole board in the MacBook will gets corrupted and for your kind information it still working and I just unable to charge it using MagSafe but can able to charge using Type-C, and for more info how I take care of my mac I even full covers since the beginning. Cuz I know it’s very expensive MacBook. and also *please read my previous comments before confirming it by yourself.,



So you’re saying Apple intentionally sold me out the defective product to promote the AppleCare+ ? Or you’re here for doing promotions on AppleCare ?

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