MacBook Pro won't turn on and charging light is off

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MacBook Pro won't turn on and charging light is off

hi all

my Mac book pro 2022 model has died.

I’ve been away and haven’t used it in 4 weeks . All was working perfectly before I left but now it won’t fire up and the charging light is off.

i think it got too cold in the empty house . Obviously the battery is flat but the cable doesn’t appear to be damaged.

I’ve followed the standard advice . Warmed it to room temperature and reset the SMC but still no luck !

please help . Thank you

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.6

Posted on Nov 6, 2026 4:01 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 6, 2026 7:10 AM in response to Robertino64

John Galt has provided great advice above.

Your battery is likely depleted. The only way to add power to a Mac with a depleted battery is through trickle charging, which is very slow.

The voltages inside your Mac must be coaxed back to the minimum level for a processor to run. That may take more than a few hours connected to the Power Adapter.

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Answer 2

John Galt

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Nov 6, 2026 4:21 AM in response to Robertino64

If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support

Ensure the Mac remains within its environmental limitations and keep its power adapter connected. Leave it that way for a few hours. Follow the above instructions.

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