Swad Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 So, since the power has been out for the past several days, my MacBook's battery died and now isn't charging (the MagSafe stays green, but the battery is dead). The battery indicator states "no battery available." Any ideas? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark4181 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 time to cash in your applecare Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_4e Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I personally had a very identical problem (even til this day). I go to charge it, and it seems like it charges forever but the green light never appears on the power indiciator. The battery icon gets an X accrossed it saying "no battery availible" even though it seems functional. As time went on, the power indiciator light would stay green at all times even though I wasn't fully charged. This kind of problem only occurs every so often but I never found a fix. I have the 3-year warranty so I've got 2+ years before I take any action by going to the Apple Store. I know you can make an appointment at the Genius Bar for free and they can do battery tests for no charge. Maybe you should give that a try and see what the results say. Good luck Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 tried the usual pram zapping? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_4e Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Yea, that's a very good idea munky. That may be just the trick. I bet that would be the first thing a Mac technician would tell you to do. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 well, i suspect that battery charging etc is firmware-controlled, so it might be a simple case of doing that. either zap the pram (command-option-P-R on boot) or reset the SMC: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303319 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks guys, I was considering the PRAM thing. My internet connection is pretty flaky right now (satellite), but I'll let you know how it goes! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietglow Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Funny, my wife's macbook just developed the same problem. Back to Apple it goes. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sHARD>> Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks guys, I was considering the PRAM thing. My internet connection is pretty flaky right now (satellite), but I'll let you know how it goes! You people and your expensive internet connections. Anyway, it's safe to say you got burned by the Apple First Gen Curse. If the PRAM stick poking doesn't succeed, say hello to Apple Care. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Yup, the home cures didn't work. As soon as I can get somewhere (as in, out of the woods), I'll ship it in. I'll keep you posted! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-277518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 any news? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-278842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietglow Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 When we called ours in last night, the tech was like "Yeah, we've been getting a lot of these in recently" I will never learn to leave the first gen alone. Its just so much fun! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-279005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
i1sam Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 (edited) I had same issues before...bottomline..... AppleCare had Replaced my white macbook battery... magsafe is plugged in but the bat is not charging... Edited January 19, 2007 by i1sam Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-279136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 cmon swad... we need closure! did you get it fixed or what? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-285486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac-mini Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 cmon swad... we need closure! did you get it fixed or what? yeah we do! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-286531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Haha, sorry guys. I called AppleCare, and I'll be shipping it on Monday. Also, my palm rest was starting to discolor, so they're going to replace that too Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-286738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac-mini Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 well good thing applecare will fix it (at least you have a macbook ) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-286748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PabloHungry Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hello, Gentlemen, I was having a similar problem with my macbook. Percentage icon said 0% after being plugged in all night. I tried removing and replacing the battery to no avail. The PRAM zap recommened on this page did the trick. And I have a major assignment for University to finish up today, so you people saved my bum. Thank you. When it comes to handrest discolouration, the best method to clean your macbook is with a glass cleaner wipe. They're like $4 for a pack of 25 at any walmart and they will leave your macbook looking like new. Seriously they work so beautifully... They don't even have to be brand name. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-522802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUKKU Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 When it comes to handrest discolouration, the best method to clean your macbook is with a glass cleaner wipe. They're like $4 for a pack of 25 at any walmart and they will leave your macbook looking like new. Seriously they work so beautifully... They don't even have to be brand name. I use a mr. clean magic eraser and it works like a charm. $4 for 4 of them, and just one is enough to clean your laptop lots of times. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-522838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Thanks for the magic eraser idea. What about tiny scrathces on the top of my macbook? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-528173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMS Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Thanks for the magic eraser idea. What about tiny scrathces on the top of my macbook? White nail polish! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-528393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thanks for the idea, but I don't really want to paint my macbook. And its weird that it gets so many scratches because it just sits on my desk. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-529172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
articquad Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I've had that happen TWICE with my good friend's MacBook. Apple covered both without any questions. I think it's cause she leaves it on the carpet while it's running, and it overheats. =/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/38899-swads-macbook-wont-charge/#findComment-533270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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