The virtue of a MacBook or any other laptop is its portability. You can move it around wherever you want. But, it will only work if it holds the charge. It can be a bad dream when your device is not charging hence killing its mobility factor.
In this post, we will share a few tips to try when your MacBook is not charging.
Tips To Do When Your MacBook Not Charging
#1. Manually Inspect Hardware
The next step is to check the charging port for any objects or trash. Dirt can build up in the charging port, obstructing the connection, so if you find something, use a non-metal tweezer to remove it.
Ensure you are plugged into a good known wall socket. We know this seems a bit basic, but it's always better to double-check.
#2. Reboot Your MacBook
Just like a software application can freeze your MacBook, the hardware responsible to charge the battery may freeze too. This is temporary though and could be fixed by a simple reboot. You will be surprised how many times this has worked as a solution.
#3. Check Your Battery Health
Depending on how the Macbook is used the battery may drain faster than it normally does. It's best to keep a check on the remaining battery power if you are planning to not plug it in for a few hours. Keeping your battery sufficiently charged will ensure uninterrupted use when you need it the most. There could be a number of reasons why a battery will not charge or not hold a charge.
To view the battery's health, press and hold the Alt key and click the icon of the battery in the Menu Bar.
Below mentioned could be the states that your MacBook’s battery may be in:
Normal — This shows that the battery is performing well.
Replace Soon — The battery is running fine currently but should be replaced soon.
Service Battery — Here battery needs to be replaced instantly to prevent damaging your MacBook.
Replace Now — Replace the battery as immediately as possible
#4. Reset The SMC
The System Management Controller (SMC) plays a crucial role with battery control and its status indicator lights. Therefore, if your MacBook not charging, resetting the SMC could be helpful. The resetting of the SMC for MacBooks with a removable battery and a non-removable battery is quite contrary. That’s why first you have to decide whether your battery is removable or not.
If having a MacBook with a non-removable battery :
Shut down your MacBook
Then press Shift-Control-Option and a power button at the same time and hold for 10 seconds
After this, release the keys
Now turn on your MacBook by pressing the power button.
#5. Cooldown Your MacBook
It may be unexpected but the cause for your MacBook not charging may be as simple as overheating. If the thermal sensors within your device detect a severe temperature rise, they obstruct the battery's access as a security measure.
If your MacBook is hot to the touch please turn it off and let it be for some time, or put a fan near your Mac to cool it down right away.
Why Does My MacBook Not Charge?
Here are a few probable reasons why your device won’t charge:
Overheating
Intense processing activities like playing videos, games or opening many tabs at a time takes its toll on your Macbook’s logic board and processor. The board produces heat as it works, and that heat only has one route of escape. This is why it often gets so hot and, as a result, restricts the device from charging. Hence, the overheating can also be the reason for your MacBook not charging.
Broken connections
Make sure your power adaptor is connected accurately. If you find any broken connection, try a different adaptor and check the power port on your MacBook for dust. It can stop the connector from making a clean connection to the device and stop you from charging it up.
Wrong settings
In System Preferences, choose the Energy Saver pane and analyze your preferences. MacBook settings are aligned with a slider, allowing you to select the amount of time the device can sit idle until it goes to sleep. If the interim is too short, you might suspect battery issues when settings are the true culprit.
Don't forget to review these settings for both battery power and wall power and return to the default settings to see if a change in settings is causing the problem.
Battery Critical Condition
Battery Critical Condition is where the device initiates a normal action like Sleep, Hibernate, or Shutdown, depending on the settings. When the battery of your device hits a certain percentage, it does not wait for the user. It immediately initiates one of the steps to safeguard any abrupt shutdown and data loss while stopping your Macbook from charging.
Liquid Damage
Liquid damage can cause damage to the logic board and circuits shorting them to drain the battery. A short can cause damage which can completely damage the battery and would warrant a replacement.
Full-Screen Brightness
The MacBook display by default adjusts the brightness to conserve power. If you have set the brightness on automatic mode then, you should turn it back on later to preserve battery life. Dropping the display brightness can significantly impact battery life, while the adaptive brightness can work against that. Try turning it off and find a low-but-comfortable brightness setting as it can also lead to the cause of the MacBook not charging.
Wrong Adapter
Confirm the correct wattage adapter for your device. A power adapter meant for a lower wattage than is needed for the device might not probably charge the MacBook.
If all the tips mentioned above fails, consider taking your MacBook to a reliable MacBook service repair center.
Guru Computers knows that every MacBook has its own quirks, and at this point, it’s better to ask a professional like Guru Computers to help. More than probable, your MacBook will need a reliable fix.
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