Why is my macbook charger not working
How to Fix a MacBook that Won’t Charge
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Hi this is Phil from Make Tech Easier and welcome to How to fix a Macbook that
won't charge. The Apple MagSafe charger is an example of genius engineering.
Using magnets to secure a connection between the Macbook and the charger
prevents potentially catastrophic accidents, not to mention the satisfying
snap that occurs when the power cable connects to the charging port. However on
occasion your Macbook simply refuses to charge. Before you start screaming
expletives and yanking your hair out in frustration try these potential fixes.
Rule out display issues. If your Mac is plugged in but doesn't appear to turn on
don't panic. First things first - you'll want to rule out your Mac's display as
the source of the issue. To be sure you're not having a display problem,
there are a few things to look out for. If your Mac is receiving power you
should notice one of the following after turning it on. Startup chime, noise from
the fan or hard drive, light coming from the sleep LED (if your Mac has one),
pressing the caps lock key on the keyboard causes it to light up. Rule out
basic power issues. It's safe to say that if you're reading this you've ruled out
your Mac's display as the culprit. This next step may seem obvious but you're
going to want to make sure everything is plugged in properly. To do so work
through the following steps, checking to see if your Mac charges and powers up
after each step. Double-check and ensure your Mac's charger is plugged securely
into the wall outlet. To check if the wall outlet is working plug in another
electrical device. If the wall outlet is working and you continue to have no
power, confirm that the MagSafe power cord is connected to your Mac's charging
port properly. Ensure there is no debris in the charging port that might be
affecting the connection. Disconnect everything plugged into your Mac. This
includes things like printer, USB hubs, external storage drives and mobile
devices. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds then press the power again to
see if the Mac turns on. Finally if it's possible try another power cord or
adapter. Reset the SMC. If none of the solutions detailed above have worked
you're probably freaking out. Take a deep breath. You still have one more potential
fix up your sleeve. Reset the SMC. Note: only intel-based Macs have SMC. SMC
stands for system management controller. The SMC is responsible for running
multiple parts of your Mac including power and charging functions. Resetting
the SMC can flush out any glitches your Mac may have run into. With a little luck
resetting the SMC will solve your charging issues. Resetting the SMC sounds
complicated but in reality it's very easy. However before you get started you
first want to identify if your Mac's battery is removable or not. Mac laptops
that have a non-removable battery include the MacBook Pro early 2009 and
later, all MacBook Air models, MacBook late 2009 and later, and Macbook Retina
early 2015 and later. If you have a Mac notebook other than the ones listed you
should be able to remove the battery. Resetting the SMC on a Mac with a non
removable battery. In order to reset the SMC on a Mac laptop with a non removable
battery, follow these steps. Shutdown your Mac. Using your Mac's built-in keyboard
press Shift + control + option on the left side of the keyboard while pressing
the power button. simultaneously. Hold these keys and the power button down for
10 seconds. Note if you have a MacBook Pro with touch ID the touch ID button is
the power button. After 10 seconds have passed, release all the
keys. Press the power button to fire up your Mac. Resetting the SMC on a Mac with
the removable battery. To reset the SMC on a Mac laptop with a removable battery
see the following steps. Shutdown your Mac. Remove the battery. Head to Apple
Support website for more information on how to remove your MacBook and MacBook
Pro battery. With the battery removed press and hold the power button for five
seconds. Reinstall the battery and connect the
charger to your Mac. Press the power button to turn on your Mac. Hopefully
your Mac's charging issue will be resolved by resetting the SMC. If you're still
encountering problems you may have to take further action, in this case we
recommend that you take our Mac to an Apple Store or certified Apple Repair
Center for troubleshooting. Ok as always thanks for watching and please subscribe
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