MacBook - charging problems...

lilya · lilya #1 (**permalink**)

09-29-2008, 02:13 PM

this might be a simple problem but the battery icon on the top right of my screen has a cross in it and when i unplug my charger my computer turns off. Basically i cant charge it. the light on the charger plug is green.
whats wrong?

thanks.

eric · eric #2 (**permalink**)

09-29-2008, 02:16 PM

try shutting down, then pulling the battery and unplugging.
then hold the power button down for about 10 sec.
replace the battery and power and restart.

see if you get a normal battery icon.

if that doesn't work, it could be your battery or power unit (inside the macbook). if you have another macbook (a friend's) you could try to swap batteries and see if the problem follows your macbook or the battery.

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Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,801	09-29-2008, 02:16 PM try shutting down, then pulling the battery and unplugging. then hold the power button down for about 10 sec. replace the battery and power and restart. see if you get a normal battery icon. if that doesn't work, it could be your battery or power unit (inside the macbook). if you have another macbook (a friend's) you could try to swap batteries and see if the problem follows your macbook or the battery. Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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lilya #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 29, 2008 Posts: 1	09-29-2008, 02:13 PM this might be a simple problem but the battery icon on the top right of my screen has a cross in it and when i unplug my charger my computer turns off. Basically i cant charge it. the light on the charger plug is green. whats wrong? thanks.
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