Hi - I have a MacBook Pro 15", about 5 years old. It now won't start. Nothing at all, completely dead. I was downloading digital photos onto it at the time when it died half-way through. The camera memory card is fine (I've since tried it in another computer) but the computer is completely dead. The battery is fully charged up. Are there steps I should take before resorting to taking it to a store? Hope you can help. Thank you.
MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2009)
Hi MJB --
Sorry you're having problems. What Operating System are you running on your Mac?
Hi Bee - I think it was 10.8.? Fairly recent, but I can't now check.
Bcoz ur laptop is 5 years old,battery dnt last 4 years plus(will die down) and you said ur battery is fully charge.....are you sure its full charge...when u was downloading photos and then this died down half way,what is ur battery percenage was in half way like 50 or 60% or close to zero bcoz if this die down in the middle more likely ur battery is dead......😐
Hey Anth, I think you've cracked the problem. I had already thought about what you say and have left it plugged in and recharging all afternoon. It now works again and starts fine, but the power drains off very rapidly indeed - I can almost see the battery icon moving as I watch! I'll investigate a new battery, or perhaps I should treat myself to a new computer?! Thank you for your help. Thank you also Bee.
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