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Check the power outlet If the power outlet works, connect your USB-C power adapter and try to charge your Mac. If your Mac still won’t charge, shut down your Mac and close the display for 30 seconds, then open the display and try to charge your Mac again. If you’re not using a Mac with Apple silicon, reset the SMC.
What do you do if your MacBook Air won’t turn on or charge?
If you have gotten this far without a successful boot, try resetting the SMC on your MacBook Pro. Unplug the laptop from the charger and peripherals. Hold down Shift + Control + Option and the power button for ten seconds. Let go of all keys and reconnect the charger. Then, press the power button to boot your laptop.
Why is my MacBook charger not working?
Make sure the USB-C port on the power adapter and the USB-C connector are clear of any debris. Restart your Mac. Connect the USB-C power adapter to the wall outlet, connect the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable to the power adapter and to your Mac, then try charging again.
How do I get my MacBook Air to charge?
The battery in your MacBook Air recharges whenever the MacBook Air is connected to power, unless you have options set. Charge the battery. Connect your MacBook Air to a power outlet using the included USB-C Charge Cable and 30W USB-C Power Adapter.
How do you turn on a MacBook Air that won’t turn on?
On a Mac laptop: Shut down the MacBook. Unplug and then reconnect the power cable. Press Shift + Ctrl + Option/Alt keys and the power button at the same time. Now release all those keys and the power button at the same time. You may see the light on the power cable flicker. Restart your MacBook.
How do I force a Mac to start?
Press and hold down the Command (⌘) and Control (Ctrl) keys along with the power button (or the Touch ID / Eject button, depending on the Mac model) until the screen goes blank and the machine restarts.
What should I do if my laptop is plugged in but not charging?
How to fix a laptop that won’t charge Check to see if you’re plugged in. Confirm you’re using the correct port. Remove the battery. Examine your power cords for any breaks or unusual bending. Update your drivers. Survey the health of your charging port. Let your PC cool down. Seek professional assistance.
Why is my computer plugged in but not charging?
First, check the integrity of the battery. Then, with the battery still removed, plug in the power cable and turn the laptop on. If the laptop powers on properly, that means the power adapter is working properly and the problem is likely a bum battery.
How do I clean the charging port on my MacBook air?
Use a small amount of 99% isopropyl alcohol to clean your USB-C port. The best way to apply isopropyl alcohol to your USB-C port is to dampen a small piece of cotton with it. Then insert that cotton and move it around using a toothpick. This allows you to wipe up the dirt inside your port before the alcohol evaporates.
How do I know if my MacBook is charging after it died?
With your MacBook plugged into a wall outlet, check the status light (available on some Macs) indicating the power connection. If it shows amber, the battery is charging.
How do I reset my MacBook battery?
Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) 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.
How long does it take to charge a MacBook Air from dead?
Unplug the power adapter, plug it back in and see if anything changes. It shouldn’t take longer than five minutes or so, but I’d give it an hour or two before taking it to the Apple Store.
How do I know my MacBook is charging?
If your MacBook was made before 2016 and has a magnetic charging cable (even the “old” L-shaped one), it will have a light on the end of the cable indicating that it is charging. If the light is orange, you’re charging. If it’s green, your battery is full, and you’re running off the power adapter.
Can you reset your MacBook Air?
Shut down your Mac, then turn it on and immediately press and hold these four keys together: Option, Command, P, and R. Release the keys after about 20 seconds. This clears user settings from memory and restores certain security features that might have been altered.
When I press the power button on my MacBook Pro nothing happens?
If your Mac is stuck in a frozen state and not responding to power button presses, you can fix it by cutting the power to it and forcing it to restart. On a modern MacBook without a removable battery, press the Power button and hold it down for ten seconds.
How do I manually restart my Mac?
What to Know Easiest way: Go to the Apple menu and select Restart. From the keyboard: Hold down Control + Command + power button/eject button/Touch ID sensor. To force restart a MacBook Pro: Hold down the power button or Control + Option + Command + power/eject button.
How do I know if my laptop battery or charger is bad?
Laptop batteries can fail, or over time can lose their ability to hold a charge. If your laptop suddenly stops cooperating, you can usually determine if a bad battery is causing the problem by removing it from its bay (on the bottom or side of the laptop) and running the laptop from the AC adapter only.
