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Why is my Mac battery stuck at 0?

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Why is my Mac battery stuck at 0?

Remove the battery, and keep the power button pressed for ten seconds. Reattach battery and cable, and test your machine. If it still doesn’t work, reboot keeping Control+Option+P+R pressed until you feel two boot chime songs. Leave them be and test again.

How long does a MacBook take to charge from 0?

According to the general practical use evaluations, it takes about 3 hours to charge it from 0 to 100% by the official charger. Of course, we often run into situations where we don’t have a plug, but luckily there are plenty of power banks that can now be used to charge laptops.

How do I fix my MacBook battery not charging?

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  1. 4.1 Check charger output voltage.
  2. 4.2 Check charging port and Magsafe connector.
  3. 4.3 Reset SMC chip.
  4. 4.4 Reset non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM)
  5. 4.5 Check battery connector.
  6. 4.6 Replace the faulty battery.
  7. 4.7 Check battery indicator circuit.
  8. 4.8 Check faulty DC-in Board.

What to do if your MacBook is not charging?

Shut down the computer. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it’s connected. Remove the battery. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. Release the power button. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Why is my MacBook not running on battery?

Your computer temporarily paused charging to extend the life of your battery.

  • Your computer is connected to a power source that gives it enough power to run,but not enough power to charge the battery.
  • Your computer is running at a very high performance level that uses more power than the power source provides.

    • Can I use my MacBook without the battery?

    If the MacBook is anything like all of Apple’s previous laptop then yes… you can use it without a battery. Although, with the magsafe adapter I would highly recommend keeping the battery inserted. These adapters do come off very easily and you may find your laptop going off without warning.

    Why is my MacBook Charger not working?

    Make sure it’s the charger that’s malfunctioning. If your MacBook turns on and starts charging with a different cable, your charger is likely the culprit. If your MacBook still fails to respond, you probably have a problem with the battery or other hardware, and it’s time to take a different approach.

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