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E_Louise Author

Level 1

16 points

Won't start up; charger blinking orange

Came home from work and went to turn on my late-2011 MacBook Pro. It won't start up. Nothing happens (no tone, no motor noise, nothing). When plugged in (MagSafe power charger that came with the unit) the charger unit blinks orange. Tried the charger on my other computer - works just fine. Tried 2 other MagSafe power chargers (from other Macs I own/have owned) and all act the same way with this computer, but work just fine with another Mac.

Anyone have any idea what's going on? I have owned Macs since 1988 (over the years I've owned a Macintosh II, Macintosh Performa, Power Mac, Power Book, and another MacBook Pro before this one). I've never had a problem like this one before...HELP!

[A side note: There have been NO spills, no tumbles, no falls, nothing to prompt any sort of issues....This was a completely RANDOM "dead" laptop!]

MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011)

Posted on Sep 5, 2012 8:03 PM

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DannyJamesAudio

Level 1

4 points

Posted on Jun 1, 2017 11:53 PM

I had the same problem. The power adapter was blinking orange. Disconnecting the battery wouldn't fix it. I'm not exactly sure what fixed it but this is what I did.

1) plug power adapter into a different wall circuit

2) remove back cover and unplug battery (make sure it can't reconnect)

3) plug in power adapter (be careful with the back off of the computer) and hold down the power button for a long time (30 seconds). At this point the power adapter started blinking green.

4) unplug the power adapter

5) plug the battery back in and put cover back on computer

6) plug power adapter back into computer (at this point the power adapter went orange to indicate charging and my computer started just fine)

7) back everything up because you might not be as lucky next time.

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Jun 3, 2013 9:56 AM in response to dbartul

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!

Fiachrag

Level 1

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Jun 20, 2013 11:53 AM in response to jpettijohn

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.

Jun 24, 2013 2:27 AM in response to dbartul

Thanks so much, dbartul! great quick fix

Jun 25, 2013 9:17 AM in response to dbartul

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

Fiachrag

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Jun 25, 2013 10:01 AM in response to Slbenficaa

Its the one besidre the ram

Jun 25, 2013 11:38 AM in response to Fiachrag

Thanks man

Hypa 79

Level 1

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Jun 28, 2013 11:52 PM in response to dbartul

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!!

Jul 9, 2013 3:03 AM in response to E_Louise

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

sebbs

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Aug 19, 2013 3:10 PM in response to dbartul

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

You saved the day for me. Tnx alot!

Aug 21, 2013 6:18 PM in response to H4wk_Taka

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!

Fiachrag

Level 1

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Aug 22, 2013 2:22 AM in response to abri.hill

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

Aug 22, 2013 9:28 AM in response to Fiachrag

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

Aug 25, 2013 7:29 AM in response to dbartul

This worked for me. Thank you dbartul.

emerett

Level 1

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Aug 30, 2013 7:59 PM in response to 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!

Txees

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Sep 3, 2013 9:22 PM in response to dbartul

From Venezuela, very thanks!!

Won't start up; charger blinking orange