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Jan 24, 2012 7:54 AM in response to Cleung7by dalstott,Try this
Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove
Note: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
5. Release the power button.
6. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
7. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
or this depending on the battery situation.
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
Note: Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
3. On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
4. Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
5. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
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Jul 27, 2012 12:25 AM in response to dalstottby Yellowbokeh,It doesn't work on me as for the solutions you provided. The macbook pro is not responding, battery indicator - no lights, charging - no green light or any light, (charger is working fine on another mac), macbook pro just don't start up
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Aug 8, 2012 6:04 PM in response to Yellowbokehby HaniH,?i have the same problem, were you able to find a solution?
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Aug 8, 2012 6:05 PM in response to Cleung7by Jonathan.Bradbury,I'm going to assume you need a replacement battery...
Macs wont start unless the battery works.
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Aug 11, 2012 3:59 PM in response to Cleung7by MattFockler,Any solution? I have the same problem on a 7 month old computer.
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Dec 31, 2012 7:50 PM in response to MattFocklerby antoniop242,I have a macbook pro that has the same problem and i was able to get it started by taking out the battery and then just keep on pressing the power button. the battery wont charge but the computer will still turn on (note: this process may vary on time so be patient)
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May 1, 2015 6:46 AM in response to Jonathan.Bradburyby sandman619,MacBooks will startup without a battery installed as long as the a/c cable is connected.