White Macbook Will not power on; green magsafe light

[FuzzMonkey]

Hello,

I've been asked to take a look at a friends white macbook that won't power on. I've tried resetting the smc etc with no joy.

The battery charge indicator shows 1 fully lit green light and the magsafe connector also is green. Pressing the power button doesn't do anything, no lights, beeps etc. I've tried another power adapter and the magsafe light remains green when connected but the battery still shows 1 green led. Considering the macbook thinks its charged but the battery isn't, is this a dead logic board? Or something else?

Any advice would be helpful, this macbook is well out of warrenty.

thanks,

George

 

[Eric S.]

Maybe try resetting the PRAM?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379

 

[iLog.Genius]

PRAM won't help. The way OP is describing their problem, it seems that the computer just won't turn on so a PRAM won't be possible. Looks like a trip to the Apple Store (if possible) or a mail-in if the computer is still under warranty/AppleCare.

 

[FuzzMonkey]

PRAM won't help. The way OP is describing their problem, it seems that the computer just won't turn on so a PRAM won't be possible. Looks like a trip to the Apple Store (if possible) or a mail-in if the computer is still under warranty/AppleCare.

Will they charge to take a look at an out of warranty laptop?

 

[clyde2801]

Will they charge to take a look at an out of warranty laptop?

No. If it's out of warranty, they'll just diagnose the problem, and give you an estimate to fix it. If the estimate is high, you may have better luck with a authorized 3rd party repair shop.