Many MacBook users may encounter a problem the MacBook charger is not charging when plugged in. That Common causes can be divided into two areas: hardware and system issues.
Part1: Hardware Cause won't Charger Problems
First, you should check the hardware. There are 3 kinds of common hardware problems: whether the battery is aging, whether the power interface is connected, and whether the power adapter is working properly.
1. The battery
We know that lithium batteries have lifetime limitations. It is normal to use a MacBook laptop battery aging for more than 3 years. In serious cases, the battery will not charge. If you use a MacBook laptop with a short time, you need to check the following other reasons.
2. Interface of Power Adapter
The power interface is very easy to ignore. Sometimes you will cause the power socket to cause poor contact, so you should try to re-plug a power interface.
3.Macbook Power Adapter
Some wrong with power adapter is also one of the most common problem. The MacBook power adapter consists of three parts: connectors and adapters, AC power cords, and AC plugs.If any part of the adapter is damaged, the MacBook will not charge. You need to check these parts carefully.
Part2: Software Cause of MacBook C
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MacBook charging is not a hardware problem sometimes, but there is a problem with Apple's"SMC" system. Please check the detailed solution below:
First, we need to reset PRAM:
1.Make sure your laptop is turned off. Locate these keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You need to hold down all these keys at the same time in the following steps.
2. Turn on MacBook and press the Command, Option, P, R keys before the gray screen appears.
3. Press these keys until the laptop restarts and you hear the start-up sounds again. The third time the laptop restarts and you can release it.
Next, we can reset the SMC:
1. Turn off the MacBook, then connect the adapter to the power supply and MacBook.
2. On the keyboard, press (left) Shift, Control, Option and the power button simultaneously. This step will not start the MacBook.
3. Release all keys and turn on you MacBook. At this time, we can see that the battery can charged now.
Important Tips:
1.The MacBook’s power adapter has seven power specifications 29W, 30W, 45W, 60W, 61W, 85W and87W. You should use an appropriate power adapter with your Mac laptop. There is no problem with using a compatible adapter with higher power, but adapters with lower power cannot provide enough power.
2. If the battery aging causes the MacBook fail to charge, then you need to replace a new battery.The original MacBook battery and power adapter can be purchased from laptop.gemwon.com You can easily find what you need on this website. Model accessories.
3.If above method can’t help you solve the MacBook charging problem, you can ask help from Apple after sales.
4.The above methods may also be applicable to other laptops, such as lenovo/HP/dell laptop plugged in not charging.
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