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Johnnyb93 Author

Level 1

8 points

Macbook "Battery is not charging"

my Macbook 13' is plugged in and has the green light but im at about 65% battery, and its going down very fast. whats the problem is my battery dead? heres a battery report thing, please help guys.

Battery Information:

Model Information:

Manufacturer: SMP

Device Name: ASMB016

Pack Lot Code: 0

PCB Lot Code: 0

Firmware Version: 110

Hardware Revision: 200

Cell Revision: 102

Charge Information:

Charge Remaining (mAh): 3076

Fully Charged: No

Charging: No

Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4514

Health Information:

Cycle Count: 391

Condition: Normal

Battery Installed: Yes

Amperage (mA): -1471

Voltage (mV): 11534

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

PrioritizeNetworkReachabilityOverSleep: 0

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): 60

Revision: 0x0000

Family: 0x0085

Serial Number: 0x00752044

Charging: No

Posted on Jul 23, 2013 9:18 AM

61 replies

Jun 15, 2015 11:55 AM in response to natasha41

I had this issue, too. Wasn't working for me, until I removed the external display. Then (after hitting the **** + Option + Command + Power button), I noticed the light on my 2013 Macbook Air power adapter turn on again (until this point it was off)

It would probably help to remove any external devices at all. Just the power cable, if possible.

Do you happen to have an external monitor plugged in?

DJSharon

Level 1

5 points

Jul 24, 2015 7:38 PM in response to Ken Walker

Thank you for posting your solution, Ken Walker! This worked perfectly!

efacet

Level 1

0 points

Jul 26, 2015 12:36 PM in response to Ken Walker

thanks so much Ken! This worked a treat and my battery is now charging: was at 16% and not moving now up 64%! I'm so happy! I was thinking I might need a new battery and this isn't that old!

Sorna07

Level 1

0 points

Jul 30, 2015 11:55 AM in response to Ken Walker

Thanks Ken... worked like charm...

pras2309

Level 1

0 points

Aug 9, 2015 11:12 PM in response to jay epsom

I do have the same issue and tried all posted solutions however no luck. Charger is all time green and there is a cross in battery indicator. Please help.

I tried what u suggested and i even unplugged the adapter and cable after doing so like the other guys suggested but it still wont work. still says not charging. I'm completely out of juice and the machine will only switch on or run so long as the cable is plugged in and is green. My warranty has run out and i don't know what else to do. Am i doing something wrong here?

KatieC16

Level 1

0 points

Aug 20, 2015 3:13 AM in response to pras2309

I'm having the same problem. Have tried over and over to reset the SMC and it doesn't fix it. Have you or anybody found a solution?

Sep 25, 2015 10:19 PM in response to Ken Walker

Thank you very much. Exactly my problem, and exactly the fix. My appreciated.

Sep 25, 2015 11:59 PM in response to Ken Walker

Thanks Ken Walker, you are the man !!

Sep 30, 2015 2:40 PM in response to Ken Walker

thanks for posting, this saved a trip to the shop for sure….

appreciate the sharing

rick

Dec 7, 2015 10:06 PM in response to CRoth2

This was the only thing that worked for me! Thank you!

trh35

Level 1

0 points

Dec 17, 2015 11:03 PM in response to CRoth2

CLUTCH cRoth - I owe ya a beer

CRoth2

Level 1

21 points

Dec 18, 2015 4:39 AM in response to trh35

When the original steps didn't entirely work for me I knew once I got it to work someone else may have the same problem. Glad the additional info beyond the original answer was of help to you.

Apr 21, 2016 1:14 PM in response to Ken Walker

Thanks, battery started charging.

Oct 9, 2016 6:11 AM in response to Johnnyb93

Thank you Ken, It worked with me...

Apr 22, 2017 4:50 PM in response to Johnnyb93

I did what Ken Walker said to do and it didn't work for me~ nothing worked my charger light doesn't come on or charge my laptop it just keeps it on for as long as it's plugged in

Macbook "Battery is not charging"