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Macbook Air (mid 2012, 13") charging very slow after update to Yosemite

Hi everyone,


3 days ago, after the update to Yosemite, my Macbook Air (mid 2012, 13") battery (with around 130 charging cycles) started to charging very slow. I mean, very very slow. In this moment I have 34% charged, MagSafe plugged in and 20 hours (!!!) of estimated time in order to fully charge.


Here's the screenshot:

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When MagSafe is not plugged in the battery drain is normal. It just takes very long time in order to charge.

I tried to use another charger (from a Macbook Pro Retina) but the problem is still there.


Anyone has experienced the same issue or have an idea on how to solve this?


Thanks for any help!

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Oct 22, 2014 3:22 PM

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31 replies

Mar 5, 2015 6:33 AM in response to beppe86bs

Hi everyone,


I have finally found an answer and a solution to this topic.


It's a battery defect which apparently cannot be spotted via system diagnoses or any other official tool. This is what they told me at the Apple Store after putting their hands on my Macbook Air.


The good news is that they have replaced my battery for free. Now everything is working fine. Plus I have a 1 year warranty on the new battery.


Let me know


Ciao

Giuseppe

Mar 31, 2015 1:54 AM in response to beppe86bs

Hi everyone,


I'll share my experience as well!

I, too, had the same issue, my battery is just a few months old and it took ages to recharge (10-15 hours).

I brought my computer in for service last week and they found that in my case there was a fault in the charging circuit, on the logic board. So they replaced - for free of course - the logic board! 🙂
Maria

Jul 26, 2015 10:05 AM in response to mariprov

I just replaced my battery and have had this issue. I don't think it's the charging circuit necessarily since at times the battery will charge in just a couple hours.

Oddly enough the last time it charged quickly, the charging light on the power adapter was green the entire time. Now it's orange and is back to slowly charging.

Problem started this year, using Yosemite.

Oct 14, 2015 11:06 AM in response to beppe86bs

My Mid 2012 MacBook Air 13' has a similar problem. When plugged in it charges really slowly. When I watch a video the battery even discharges. I have tried SMC resetting and have updated to El Capitan now.

I have used the Power Adapter of my friend - and it worked. Battery charges normally with the other Power Adapter. Seems I need to buy a new one (at 90$)

Macbook Air (mid 2012, 13") charging very slow after update to Yosemite

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