Macbook Pro (mid-2012) not charging.

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Macbook Pro (mid-2012) not charging.

Hello,

Yesterday my Macbook Pro Mid-2012 stopped charging. I've experienced this problem with previous Macbooks and previous chargers. Normally the issue was resolved by replacing the charger. Today, I bought a new charger however it is still not charging. I'm not really sure where to go from here. Before the Macbook ran completely out of battery I tried to reset the SMC (not entire sure what this does but the internet suggested it), however nothing seemed to happen at all. Now that the Macbook is completely out of battery I'm unable to try and reset the SMC again.

I've tried obvious stuff such as clearing the MagSafe port. Can anyone give me any advice on what to do/try next, or any suggestions as to what could be causing this issue?

Thanks,

Thom

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10), Mid-2012, 13-inch, 8GB RAM

Posted on Apr 14, 2016 8:48 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 14, 2016 9:13 AM in response to TomCorbishley

Hi Tom:

To Reset the SMC on MacBook with non-removable batteries:

If the battery is nonremovable

Shut down the Mac.
Plug in the MagSafe or USB-C power adapter to a power source and to your Mac.
Using the built-in keyboard, press Shift-Control-Option on the left side of the keyboard, then press the power button at the same time.
Release all keys, then press the power button again to turn on your Mac

See Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support

For more information on your battery status try: Coconut Battery

Also here is some information on Macbook Pro batteries: About Mac Notebook Batteries-Apple Support

If this does not help:

Make a Genius Bar appointment: Genius Bar

The evaluation will be FREE.

Kim

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Answer 2

OGELTHORPE

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Apr 14, 2016 10:25 AM in response to TomCorbishley

If you have tried the SMC and the MBP still will not start up, your only option is an Apple store genius bar appointment for a FREE evaluation. In the mean time, connect the charger and see if it may start to charge the battery. You have nothing to lose.

Ciao.

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