MacBook Won't Charge

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MacBook Won't Charge

I currently have a 2011 MacBook Pro and I've been having charging problems. For some reason my mac won't charge. I've done numerous amounts of SMC resets and I've unplugged and reinserted the charger. At one point the charger when plugged to the mac would turn orange but wasn't charging. Then at one point it would turn green and stay green and still would not charge. The battery apparently is good. I'm lost and do not know what to do. Could it just be the charger? Do I need a new charger? Someone help!

MacBook Pro, iOS 10.2.1

Posted on Mar 22, 2017 6:29 AM

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Answer 1

anonyme4321

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Mar 27, 2017 3:12 AM in response to Musicministry

Hi,

From : http://osxdaily.com/2014/02/04/magsafe-wont-charge-mac-fix/

Check the MagSafe Ports for Debris

Look closely at both the adapter cord itself, and on the port at the side of the MacBook. Foreign objects interfering in the physical connection between the charger and the computer is one of the more common reasons that MagSafe adapters seemingly won’t pass a charge. The image below demonstrates how a tiny piece of something blocking a connection can be hard to see, so check closely.

(Note the tiny metallic particle that is snuggly tucked into the corner of the port)

If you do see something stuck in the MagSafe adapter or Mac port, unplug the MagSafe from the wall and disconnect the Mac from any power source, and then use a wooden object like a toothpick to remove it from the port. Do not use anything metal for this purpose.

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Answer 2

S.U.

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Mar 25, 2017 7:45 PM in response to Musicministry

The best way to test is to try a known-good charger on your Mac, maybe one at the Apple Store or one that a friend has. The wiring in the cable is delicate and easily damaged, and it could be making intermittent contact and not charging properly. Here's an article that might help:

Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support

Good luck!

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Answer 3

tjk

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Mar 25, 2017 8:21 PM in response to Musicministry

Hi,

If it's not a power adapter issue, I would look into the MagSafe DC-In board: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Unibody+Early+2011+MagSafe+DC-I n+Board+Replacement/5922

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Answer 4

Mar 25, 2017 8:55 PM in response to S.U.

Already did this. People at Apple Store already checked the charger they said it was fine. I also borrowed someone else's charger and it didn't charge.

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