Q: Late 2007 MacBook not charging and not recognizing battery

Hello Ryan!

I Had the same problem on my Macbook mid-2010 (still have it) it turned out that the logic board broke and the only way to fix it in my case was replacing it, since that's expensive Ive been using my MacBook on the charger.

I can't say for sure if thats the case with your MacBook too tho.

Greetings

Olaf

There is a chance the 'MagSafe Board' may be defective, that is

a name for the DC-in Board which includes circuitry that allows

the MagSafe adapter to power the computer and charge battery

at the same time. It can be partially defective; or appear to be

some other issue. The power management reset, SMC can help;

also the magsafe adapter may have defects. And a battery may

show low-cycles yet be well beyond a useful existence.

If your computer is identified by any of these numbers &/or specs

then yours is a 13-inch Late 2007 MacBook (not pro) if you have

documentation of the original (sales) order number that helps, too.

Introduced    November 2007

Discontinued    February 2008

Model Identifier    MacBook3,1

Model Number    A1181

EMC    2200

Order Number    MB061LL/B (White), MB062LL/B (White), MB063LL/B (Black)

The part and instructions for replacement of the part are available

in an iFixit repair guide for older macbook (2006-2010) model...

Assuming you've identified the MacBook correctly, the guide to use

for the model suggested, would be based on identifiers noted above:

• MacBook Core2Duo repair guide -- (includes Late 2007 13-inch model)

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Core_2_Duo

"Model A1181 / 1.83, 2, 2.1, 2.16, 2.2, or 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor" 

The 'model number' is about least helpful to cite, because so many builds

over a few years used that number, among other different spec numbers.

If the problem is the MagSafe Board, note details & difficulty:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Core+2+Duo+Magsafe+Board+Replacement/520

Detailed care in removal and replacement so as to not cause any other damages

to the electrical or physical components, is necessary; some school age youth

have been able to replace the MagSafe Board in as little as 15 minutes. If you

are not skilled, an Apple Authorized Service Provider could test, diagnose, &

replace the necessary parts. Other contributing factors may be involved, btw.

While an Apple store Genius may be helpful to troubleshoot, with older Macs,

they tend to not offer repair; yet may suggest off-site third party AASP repairer.

They have their methods; so you may end up going to an independent AASP

anyway. When the computer is open, is also a good time to consider items that

may need replacement. Some of the cost to access the inside, is already involved.

• Make an appointment at an Apple Retail Store Genius Bar
• Find an Apple Authorized Service Provider

So you may or may not be up to the levels of difficulty and methods involved as

suggested or outlined in the iFixit repair guide that covers your vintage Macbook.

In any event...

Good luck & happy computing!