Won't start up; charger blinking orange

dbartul wrote:

Had the same problem with my MacBook Pro 13" (Late 2011), switching adapters didn't work, SMC reset didn't work and I was just about to quit trying and take it to the shop when out of frustration I've unplugged the battery connector and plugged it right back in and that FIXED IT!!

(note: do not remove the battery since that will void the warranty, just remove the connector)

Thanks dbartul, it was loose, maybe with all the moovement everyday, but anyways it woks for me!

Thanks a million dbartul this done the job. Had same problem on my Macbook Pro mid 2012. I had a colection setup with apple to fix it, saved the bother of sending it off.

Thanks so much, dbartul! great quick fix

I don't know which cable to unplug! I don't want to unplug the wrong one. Please help

Its the one besidre the ram

Thanks man

I know this is a little old now, but I really have to thank dbartul for this, i'm a DJ and was in the middle of my set when my macnook just blacked out on me, I was very angry as I thought someone had dropped a drink on it, I came home thinking that was it for my laptop when I saw this thread, I followed the instructions to a T and my computer came back on, the chargers not working though, but I'd prefer that doesn't work than my computer,

Thanks again!!

Dbartul- thanks for the advise. MacBook is up and running like normal. All systems are go!!! Time to party!!

I could kiss you, and i`m not even gay!

You saved the day for me. Tnx alot!

Could you explain EXACTLY how you did this. My computer is doing the same thing and I need to use it for work... at the moment, I.m out of luck!! Thanks In advance!

Remove charger from your MacBook Pro, remove the 10 screws from the bottom, take off the back, unplug the connector ( I posted a pic of it), plug it back in again, put the back on and turn your MacBook Pro on it should work

Got it!! I'm not really technical-savy, hence the need for more directions! LoL. But thank you!!! I appreciate it!!!!

This worked for me. Thank you dbartul.

I just wanted to say thank you for your post on unplugging the battery adapter it worked perfectly for me! I was in the middle of work and had a deadline to meet which meant no time to take it to Best Buy yet, you saved my deadline! Much much appreciated :O)

Have a great holiday weekend!

If anyone else is reading this post, try it, it was incredibly easy and worked!

From Venezuela, very thanks!!