You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Battery icon showing as charging but it isn't

My battery icon showing as charging but it isn't ,check the image below. I am facing this issue after upgrading to Yosemite .

User uploaded file

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2), null

Posted on Feb 26, 2015 6:21 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 27, 2015 9:12 AM

Hello chandu0101,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.


For initial troubleshooting on this issue where your battery is not charging properly, please reset your SMC.


Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

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 own

Note: 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.



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


Take care,

Alex H.

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 27, 2015 9:12 AM in response to chandu0101

Hello chandu0101,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.


For initial troubleshooting on this issue where your battery is not charging properly, please reset your SMC.


Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

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 own

Note: 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.



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


Take care,

Alex H.

Battery icon showing as charging but it isn't

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.