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Laptop not accepting a charge

echobug

echobug

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I have a macbook OS X 10.5.8.
Last night It was plugged in while I was using it. Suddenly the computer shut down. The port where the charger plugs in was hot and the computer would not start up. I let it sit for a few hours and then plugged the charger in and again let it sit to recharge for a few hours. This morning I went to try to start it up, it did turn on but was only at 30% batterie life. And after only a couple minutes the batterie icon indicates it is not receiving a charge. Did I fry something? Is it fixable?
 
rambo47

rambo47

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Oct 3, 2010
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Denville, NJ
echobug said:
I have a macbook OS X 10.5.8.
Last night It was plugged in while I was using it. Suddenly the computer shut down. The port where the charger plugs in was hot and the computer would not start up. I let it sit for a few hours and then plugged the charger in and again let it sit to recharge for a few hours. This morning I went to try to start it up, it did turn on but was only at 30% batterie life. And after only a couple minutes the batterie icon indicates it is not receiving a charge. Did I fry something? Is it fixable?
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Sounds like it's time to replace your battery. Check it in System Profiler: http://www.trickyways.com/2009/08/how-to-check-macbook-battery-health/
You might also be able to Option-click on the battery icon at the top of the screen and see some info.

You might try removing it and re-seating it to ensure all the contacts are engaged, but that's a longshot. On the upside, it's free and takes about 30 seconds.
 
Altemose

Altemose

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Mar 26, 2013
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Elkton, Maryland
echobug said:
I have a macbook OS X 10.5.8.
Last night It was plugged in while I was using it. Suddenly the computer shut down. The port where the charger plugs in was hot and the computer would not start up. I let it sit for a few hours and then plugged the charger in and again let it sit to recharge for a few hours. This morning I went to try to start it up, it did turn on but was only at 30% batterie life. And after only a couple minutes the batterie icon indicates it is not receiving a charge. Did I fry something? Is it fixable?
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Try an SMC reset.
 
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