MacBook Pro charging issue

  • When charging the symbol at the top showing it's plugged in, goes off and on and it just started doing that a few days ago. I have plugged it in different places and it doesn't change. Could the battery be going bad?

Posted on Feb 23, 2025 10:15 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2025 11:03 AM

laurelfromdayton wrote:

• When charging the symbol at the top showing it's plugged in, goes off and on and it just started doing that a few days ago. I have plugged it in different places and it doesn't change. Could the battery be going bad?



You can try resetting— unplug all cables, charger from power source and Mac for 60 sec. and plug everything back in


not exactly your issue however—more trouble shooting here—

Check for line noise issues

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



A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support will sort many anomalies


Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.



In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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Feb 23, 2025 11:03 AM in response to laurelfromdayton

laurelfromdayton wrote:

• When charging the symbol at the top showing it's plugged in, goes off and on and it just started doing that a few days ago. I have plugged it in different places and it doesn't change. Could the battery be going bad?



You can try resetting— unplug all cables, charger from power source and Mac for 60 sec. and plug everything back in


not exactly your issue however—more trouble shooting here—

Check for line noise issues

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



A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support will sort many anomalies


Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.



In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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