Basmayusuf

Q: Charging problems

Hello,

 

Whenever i plug my charger to my macbook, the laptop becomes slow and i cannot work on it unless i remove the charger.

 

What can i do?

 

Thanks!

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 13, 2014 11:45 AM

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    sterling r sterling r Jan 15, 2014 8:58 AM in response to Basmayusuf
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    Jan 15, 2014 8:58 AM in response to Basmayusuf

    Hello Basmayusuf,

     

    Thank you for your question. It sounds like you plug in the charger for your MacBook and your computer performance becomes slow. I want to recommend resetting the SMC on your computer and then testing the issue again:

    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

     

    The instructions are different depending on whether or not you are able to remove the battery, so choose the correct instructions from the article:

    Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove

    Note: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.

    1. Shut down the computer.
    2. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
    3. Remove the battery.
    4. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
    5. Release the power button.
    6. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
    7. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

    Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your ownNote: Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).

    1. Shut down the computer.
    2. Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
    3. On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
    4. Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
    5. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 
      Note
      : The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    All the best,

    Sterling