Macbook not charging

[MaxiKana]

I have a macbook bought early 08 that just stopped charging. I've tried two chargers and neither work. This happened once before but reseting the smc worked, now neither reseting the smc or reseting the pram worked.

Here's what system profile says under power:

Battery Information:

Model Information:
Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-3828-4e43
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB016
Pack Lot Code: 0002
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0110
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0102
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 0
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 0
Health Information:
Cycle count: 436
Condition: Check Battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 8889

System Power Settings:

AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 1
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes

Hardware Configuration:

UPS Installed: No

AC Charger Information:

Connected: Yes
Charging: No

 

[GGJstudios]

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions: Apple Notebook Battery FAQ

Note the section on CHARGING.

 

[MaxiKana]

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions: Apple Notebook Battery FAQ

Note the section on CHARGING.

Nope, I've tried two chargers that both work with a newer 08 unibody and I've resetted the smc.

 

[GGJstudios]

Nope, I've tried two chargers that both work with a newer 08 unibody and I've resetted the smc.

Looks like your battery is toast.

 

[glossywhite]

Looks like your battery is toast.

I love your technical answer!

You should work for tech support, diagnosing hardware faults remotely:

"Is the computer plugged in, Sir? Try turning it off and on again..."

@MaxiKana - I'd go to the Apple store mate - ask for an accurate diagnosis.

 

[GGJstudios]

I love your technical answer!

Glad you liked it, but it wasn't for your benefit, and it's based on this:

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[MaxiKana]

But shouldn't batteries decay over time? Not die suddenly? I check my battery status a week ago and it still had 95 % capacity left? The battery was half full when it stopped charging.

 

[GGJstudios]

But shouldn't batteries decay over time? Not die suddenly? I check my battery status a week ago and it still had 95 % capacity left? The battery was half full when it stopped charging.

Yes, they should. The fact that yours suddenly shows no capacity, even after you reset SMC, the fact that it shows "Check Battery", and the fact that you verified the chargers are working properly, are reasons why I recommend you let a Genius check it out to see if it's defective.

 

[MaxiKana]

Yes, they should. The fact that yours suddenly shows no capacity, even after you reset SMC, the fact that it shows "Check Battery", and the fact that you verified the chargers are working properly, are reasons why I recommend you let a Genius check it out to see if it's defective.

Since I live in Finland with no apple store, I today gave it to one of Apples authorized service centers in Helsinki. They told me they would fix the top case for free per apples agreement with them and they would check if the battery is dead or if it's the magsafe DC board. Should know in a few days.