Ways To Fix MacBook Battery Not Charging Issue

Is your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro battery not charging? Do not worry about it. We will walk you through the troubleshooting process.

The article is written by a team of technicians and engineers who troubleshoot MacBook battery not charging issues. This article provides a comprehensive solution that addresses the problem of MacBook not charging. It uses practical and theory to better understand the problem and its solutions, including step-by-step instructions with hints on how to solve the problem. This program also provides many other valuable tips and tricks for anyone facing this problem.

What is MacBook battery not charging issue? 

When you buy a MacBook, the one thing that you don’t think about is how often you’ll need to replace the battery. Your battery lifespan is not an infinite resource, and like any other device with a battery, it will eventually run out. As a result, you may start seeing errors when you try to charge your MacBook and wonder what the problem could be. Read on to learn more about why your MacBook’s battery might not be charging and what you can do to fix the problem.

What Causes Macbook Not Charging Issue?

A MacBook battery charging system consists of four components: a charger, a physical container for the Li-ion cell (a “battery”), an electrical component (“charging circuit”), and the System Management Controller (SMC), which controls the behavior of the charging circuit, including starting or stopping the charging of the battery.

Most problems with MacBook not charging are due to faulty chargers, faulty batteries, and incorrect SMC data. Fortunately for users, it is easy to diagnose and repair these faults.

However, Macbook motherboard charging circuit faults can be difficult to fix, as it can take a lot of time to figure out what’s wrong. Faults include electrical current is too high or too low, or an interruption in electrical current due to the grounding effect

Step-by-step methods to fix Macbook not charging issue.

Here are several reasons why our MacBook is refusing to charge and how to fix it.

1.Faulty Charger

Always make sure your power socket is working by plugging in a phone charger to check for power. Also, lookout for any exposed wire by checking from the start to the end of the cord. If you notice wear and tear on the cable, chances are the Magsafe charger is probably defective. You will then need to replace the entire Magsafe charger as the cable is not detachable. If you are using a Macbook Pro from 2016 or a Macbook Air from 2018 onwards, simply replace the Type-C cable with a new one. These simple tricks might solve your Macbook not charging issues.

2.Faulty Battery

If your MacBook is experiencing problems, it could be that the battery is not working properly. If your battery is not charging or is not producing enough electricity to power your MacBook, you will have to replace the battery.

Apple’s documentation only contains the “Normal” and “Service Battery Type” messages, leading to many misunderstandings and even misleading information. The following sections describe the problem and explain what the messages actually mean. Click the Battery icon to view the conditions as follows:

If your MacBook is experiencing problems, it could be that the battery is not working properly. If your battery is not charging or is not producing enough electricity to power your MacBook, you will have to replace the battery.

Apple’s documentation only contains the “Normal” and “Service Battery Type” messages, leading to many misunderstandings and even misleading information. The following sections describe the problem and explain what the messages actually mean. Click the Battery icon to view the conditions as follows:

– Service Battery: The battery has degraded to less than 80% of its original capacity. You may choose to replace the battery, but it is not urgent. It might last another year or two if you plug your MacBook in most of the time and reduce usage.

Replace Soon: Means you need to have the battery replaced soon. Our test data shows that this message indicates that the battery life shortens towards 50% or “less” of its original capacity. If you are still using the battery, make sure the battery is not bloated. Suppose the battery is bloated, as seen in the picture of a Macbook Pro A1502 above. In that case, you should replace the macbook battery immediately as it could put pressure on the trackpad, keyboard and even the logic board and eventually cause permanent damage.

– Replace Now: Replace Now: “Replace Now” means that the SMC is able to communicate with a battery even if little or no current is flowing from or into it. If you unplug the charger, the MacBook will shut down immediately. The battery’s life is finally over.

3.Check charging port and Magsafe connector

If your MacBook is giving you problems, it could be that the charging port or the Magsafe port is faulty. First, try cleaning the charging port with a toothbrush and rubbing it with 99% isopropyl alcohol.

USB-C charging ports are also prone to dirt. Make sure you unplug the charger before cleaning it with a cotton swab soaked in 99% alcohol.

If this does not work, you will need to replace the charging port. A defective Magsafe connector is easier to repair, while replacing a USB-C connector is more difficult and therefore more expensive.

4. Reset SMC chip

The System Management Controller (SMC) controls the process of charging the MacBook battery. It also manages other functions such as battery state of charge and thermal management. The main function of this controller is to prevent damage to these parts by carefully monitoring and regulating them to ensure they do not get too hot or lose power too quickly. 

In most cases, the SMC on Mac computers can become corrupted or messed up, causing problems and requiring a system reset. If any of the above problems occur, the SMC of Mac Mini, MacBook and iMac need to be reset.

Here are the steps on how to reset your Mac’s SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

5. Logic Board 

The charging circuit may malfunction when a MacBook experiences a hardware failure. This usually happens when the Mac has been damaged, such as water damage to the power connector or logic board. There is also a possibility of physical damage cause by hard knocks, overheating, or power surges causing damage to the logic board. If you have tried all four steps above and it still does not work, you’ll need to bring it into our Macbook Repair Shop so we can check the logic board for proper connection with a multimeter.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to solve the problem of your Macbook not charging, you can extend your battery life by using Activity Monitor tools to close unwanted apps running in the background. If your laptop is not charging normally, try these methods before taking matters into your own hands by trying to fix it. Who knows, you could save quite a nifty sum of money by applying these diagnostic steps. Even if you have already tried to fix the problem yourself but it does not seem to be working, we are always here to provide you with professional repair services at cost-effective price.