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2009 a1278 MacBook Pro is charging, but does not show that it is charging.
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<blockquote data-quote="lclev" data-source="post: 1652997" data-attributes="member: 307555"><p>My next thought is to reset the SMC and PRAM. I had an issue when I replaced a battery and it would not show correctly that it was charging and then it would say it was not yet it seemed to be. Resetting both fixed the issue so it can't hurt to try it.</p><p></p><p><strong>To reset the PRAM:</strong></p><p>Shut down the computer.</p><p>Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R.</p><p>You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously.</p><p>Turn on the computer.</p><p>Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.</p><p></p><p><strong>To reset the SMC</strong>:</p><p>Shut down the computer.</p><p>Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer if it's connected.</p><p>Remove the battery.</p><p>Press and hold the power button for five seconds.</p><p>Release the power button.</p><p>Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.</p><p>Press the power button to turn on the computer.</p><p></p><p>Here is a link from Apple discussing the SMC reset: <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295" target="_blank">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295</a></p><p></p><p>Here is a link from Apple discussing the PRAM/NVRAM reset: <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063" target="_blank">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063</a></p><p></p><p>Let us know how it goes!</p><p></p><p>Lisa</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lclev, post: 1652997, member: 307555"] My next thought is to reset the SMC and PRAM. I had an issue when I replaced a battery and it would not show correctly that it was charging and then it would say it was not yet it seemed to be. Resetting both fixed the issue so it can't hurt to try it. [B]To reset the PRAM:[/B] Shut down the computer. Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously. Turn on the computer. Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears. [B]To reset the SMC[/B]: Shut down the computer. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer if it's connected. Remove the battery. Press and hold the power button for five seconds. Release the power button. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Here is a link from Apple discussing the SMC reset: [url]https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295[/url] Here is a link from Apple discussing the PRAM/NVRAM reset: [url]https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063[/url] Let us know how it goes! Lisa [/QUOTE]
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