why is my macbook not charging?
I'm having aproblem with my macbook charging. What could be wrong?
MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), Mac OS X (10.5.8)
I'm having aproblem with my macbook charging. What could be wrong?
MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), Mac OS X (10.5.8)
hey i was having the same issue...i tried a bunch of things but none of them worked...then i started crying and praying to God to fix this for me ...and magic my prayers were answered it got fixed:)
Thank you Jesus
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: W00124L89D3BA
Manufacturer: SMP
Device name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0201
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 0158
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 1143
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 5080
Health Information:
Cycle count: 947
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -870
Voltage (mV): 11099
I am having this problem with my 2011 unibody MacBook Pro. I plug the charger in and the light doesn't turn on. My computer recognizes it as plugged in but I get "battery not charging message". I'm at 42%. I've done both resets, no luck. Any help would be much appreciated.
Model Information:
Serial Number: W********3BA
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z45
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 201
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 158
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 2293
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 5492
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 420
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 11404
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
ID: 0x0000
Revision: 0x0000
Family: 0x0000
Serial Number: 0x00000000
Charging: No
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Same issue as others. SMC reset does NOT do anythig.
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: D863287R1CXDGDLBZ
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 406
Hardware Revision: 2
Cell Revision: 158
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 1585
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 6660
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 228
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 11325
I noticed my Mac Book was doing the same. It would work when plugged into AC but Battery would not charge. I turned the charger that connects to the laptop around so the charge light is is in the position further away from the space bar, and the battery started charging.
I reset the SMC, worked for a minute then moved the laptop and it stopped charging. New power cord is needed I'm thinking. heres the information on the Macbook:
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MB71.0039.B0B
SMC Version (system): 1.60f6
Serial Number (system): 45049KZWF5W
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: W0046T09TE1KB
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 201
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 164
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 2722
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4777
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 793
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -809
Voltage (mV): 11255
Same issue as the others. Battery not charging, tried SMC reset, didnt do anything.
Here is my battery information
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: 9G1340NEVD3MA
Manufacturer: DP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 201
Hardware Revision: 2
Cell Revision: 158
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 1604
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 5176
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 712
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1206
Voltage (mV): 10940
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Cheers
There are a few things that may contribute the battery's status, to include its failure due to age
and charge cycle totals; how the computer is used, the load, how the power settings may be
adjusted to help conserve the battery, and when or if the battery has been run dead. These all
contribute to how long a battery may last. Also, these are consumables & are destined to fail.
Later MacBook /Pro /Air, etc have better technologies in the battery & charger than previous
iBook G3/G4, PowerBook G3/G4, but still the new battery can be forced into a short life by
how it is handled. Ambient temperatures, storage, and age even if not used, do affect its life.
And the power adapter, its connection to the computer & mains, along with other factors may
contribute a need to replace this item as well. To have known-good spare on hand is advised.
•Mac notebooks: All about batteries - Apple Support
http://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/
•Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support
•Find the right power adapter and cord for your Mac notebook - Apple Support
To correctly identify your computer and not just the battery, should make it less difficult to find
a suitable replacement battery; at some point with an aging portable, you may have to settle
on a clone or copy of the original battery and perhaps a marginal one at that. Some reputable
sources exist for replacements of certain models, if not available via Apple online or through
an authorized Apple reseller or service provider. OWC and powerbookmedic are among a few
places to look. And the source may vary depending on if the battery is one you can replace or
if that model is glued into the case or requires extensive effort to remove/replace the battery.
A fair idea is to get a look at how the battery in your model may be accessed, should that need
arise to attempt to change out the battery, before it fails. Note there are several iFixit.com guides.
In any event, after reading through this lengthy thread from several years ago, they do have a
few things in common. Mostly a need to try a few things (most did that) such as SMC reset, or
get a new battery, and/or a new power supply; clean the connectors on both halves of Magsafe,
and see about getting an appointment with a Genius at official Apple Store for diagnostic testing.
The first item in this topic here, started in 2012: why is my macbook not charging?
If no Apple Store is available, with Genius, check with the AASP or authorized service providers
such as those who may have product experts or other staff Apple trained on the portable you have.
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
Can someone help me please. Just put a brand new battery and it's not charging. I've let it die about 5-6 times and then it'll charge back up. It just says "Battery Is Not Charging" in the right hand corner. I've tried the smc reset but not sure if done correctly cause there is no change. Here is my info.
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: 0123456789ABC
Manufacturer: DP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 0
Hardware Revision: 0
Cell Revision: 0
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 3912
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 5702
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 6
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -15
Voltage (mV): 11514
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Wake on AC Change: No
Wake on Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake on LAN: Yes
Current Power Source: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Hibernate Mode: 3
PrioritizeNetworkReachabilityOverSleep: 0
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15
Wake on AC Change: No
Wake on Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Hibernate Mode: 3
Reduce Brightness: Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
ID: 0x0100
Wattage (W): 60
Revision: 0x0000
Family: 0x0085
Serial Number: 0x009afe31
Charging: No
I had the same problem, together with my fan being loud and an "X" on the battery display sign. I read ringalex and LewisGa's comments about praying and remembered I am a Christian and I could actually pray about it. So I did. Then I searched on google for like the 10th time again and found this vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laocw-AO7Fw
Basically, the solution is to hold Shift, Alt (Options key), Ctrl and Power down for about 15 seconds. Worked for me like a charm.
Thanks you Jesus!!!
I had gone through a new macbook battery and two chargers until I finally figured it out. I had been using my wife's macbook pro 13 inch charger on my macbook pro 15 inch device and the wattage didn't match. It can kill both a battery or the charger. Here are two links to the respective chargers if you need to replace either:
OR
Another source for official Apple power adapters for portable computers is OWC.
Certain models cannot use other models power adapter, but some do interchange
and a lower watt output model may only be good to charge a high-demand unit;
but adapters for the /Air MacBook are generally under-powered, not recommended
for use with the /Pro MacBook or standard older 2006 to 2010 MacBook.
Also known as macsales.com, they usually have both bulk-packaged & retail lots
and the retail one generally includes the long AC cord, while the bulk-packaged
model only has the toggle 'duck-head' plug. These can be obtained for less than
retail price and are guaranteed. OWC is a fairly good source for other Mac parts.
Sometimes they are sold out in one area, so to look into another may help...
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/bargains/
About the Battery and the MagSafe charger, as posted previously in this thread:
•Mac notebooks: All about batteries - Apple Support
http://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/
•Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support
•Find the right power adapter and cord for your Mac notebook - Apple Support
Some helpful information about these items may also be attained from iFixit.com
repair guide site, where information related to the computer, battery, & charger
are covered in relation to the products themselves.
In any event...
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
I have installed a new battery and now still have trouble with (not charging) Can anyone tell me what I have going on. An older MacBook white, thanks ahead
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB013
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0000
Hardware Revision: 0000
Cell Revision: 0000
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 2
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 5545
Health Information:
Cycle count: 5
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 8109
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: Yes
Current Power Source: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 2
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
ID: 0x0100
Wattage (W): 85
Revision: 0x0000
Family: 0x00ba
Serial Number: 0x003f8851
Charging: No
Model Information:
Serial Number: D86330501X9F90CAD
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 511
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 1197
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 3977
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4447
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 784
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -726
Voltage (mV): 8177
Is my battery dead, like dead dead, or is it something else. I am having the same problem it won't charge. But it has happened before and all of a sudden started charging again, and then it started happening again.
Model Information:
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB013
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0000
Hardware Revision: 0000
Cell Revision: 0000
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 0
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 5034
Health Information:
Cycle count: 44
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 7230
Help PLZ :
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: D8****CA8
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: ****
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 511
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 1197
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 392
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4581
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 275
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -900
Voltage (mV): 7287
I Already reset my SMC it didn't work
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