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Macbook plugged in & connected, but not charging
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<blockquote data-quote="magic88" data-source="post: 1136145"><p>Hi there,</p><p></p><p>In the last few months I have been having trouble charging my Macbook (Early 2008). My computer is about 2 and a half years old.</p><p></p><p>When I plug in my Macbook with the MagSafe power adapter, the little light that is supposed to show up green or red usually does not show up at all. Sometimes the light shows up green when it is not fully charged. </p><p></p><p>Also, when my Macbook is plugged in, it does not usually start charging, though the charge on the battery will stay static. For example, I have been using my Macbook for the last 3 hours. Even though it's plugged in, the charge on the battery is still at 38%.</p><p></p><p>I have tried shutting down my computer, popping out the battery, and then putting the battery back in. This allowed me to start charging my computer one time, but it obviously did not fix the problem. One time I held my Macbook and shook it up and down a couple of times, and when I plugged it in again, it started charging.</p><p></p><p>Here is my hardware information:</p><p></p><p>Hardware Overview:</p><p> Model Name: MacBook</p><p> Model Identifier: MacBook4,1</p><p> Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo</p><p> Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz</p><p> Number Of Processors: 1</p><p> Total Number Of Cores: 2</p><p> L2 Cache: 3 MB</p><p> Memory: 2 GB</p><p> Bus Speed: 800 MHz</p><p> Boot ROM Version: MB41.00C1.B00</p><p> SMC Version (system): 1.31f0</p><p> Serial Number (system): W8823SXA0P1</p><p> Hardware UUID: 9925BAB9-883A-5871-ADB9-71AD1063C304</p><p> Sudden Motion Sensor:</p><p> State: Enabled</p><p></p><p>and here is the Power information:</p><p></p><p>Battery Information:</p><p> Model Information:</p><p> Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-38ba-2f09</p><p> Manufacturer: DP</p><p> Device name: ASMB016</p><p> Pack Lot Code: 0002</p><p> PCB Lot Code: 0000</p><p> Firmware Version: 0110</p><p> Hardware Revision: 0500</p><p> Cell Revision: 0200</p><p><strong> Charge Information:</strong></p><p><strong> Charge remaining (mAh): 1833</strong></p><p><strong> Fully charged: No</strong></p><p><strong> Charging: No</strong></p><p><strong> Full charge capacity (mAh): 4791</strong></p><p><strong> Health Information:</strong></p><p><strong> Cycle count: 58</strong></p><p><strong> Condition: Good</strong></p><p><strong></strong> Battery Installed: Yes</p><p> Amperage (mA): 0</p><p> Voltage (mV): 11555</p><p></p><p>System Power Settings:</p><p> AC Power:</p><p> System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15</p><p> Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10</p><p> Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5</p><p> Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No</p><p> Wake On AC Change: No</p><p> Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes</p><p> Wake On LAN: Yes</p><p> Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes</p><p> Battery Power:</p><p> System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5</p><p> Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10</p><p> Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 1</p><p> Wake On AC Change: No</p><p> Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes</p><p> Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes</p><p> Reduce Brightness: Yes</p><p></p><p>Hardware Configuration:</p><p> UPS Installed: No</p><p></p><p><strong>AC Charger Information:</strong></p><p><strong> Connected: Yes</strong></p><p><strong> Charging: No</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Does this just mean I need a new battery, or is this something more serious?</strong></p><p></p><p>I would really appreciate some help, as I am really dependent on my laptop for school work. </p><p></p><p>Thank you in advance,</p><p></p><p>Kendra</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="magic88, post: 1136145"] Hi there, In the last few months I have been having trouble charging my Macbook (Early 2008). My computer is about 2 and a half years old. When I plug in my Macbook with the MagSafe power adapter, the little light that is supposed to show up green or red usually does not show up at all. Sometimes the light shows up green when it is not fully charged. Also, when my Macbook is plugged in, it does not usually start charging, though the charge on the battery will stay static. For example, I have been using my Macbook for the last 3 hours. Even though it's plugged in, the charge on the battery is still at 38%. I have tried shutting down my computer, popping out the battery, and then putting the battery back in. This allowed me to start charging my computer one time, but it obviously did not fix the problem. One time I held my Macbook and shook it up and down a couple of times, and when I plugged it in again, it started charging. Here is my hardware information: Hardware Overview: Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook4,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 800 MHz Boot ROM Version: MB41.00C1.B00 SMC Version (system): 1.31f0 Serial Number (system): W8823SXA0P1 Hardware UUID: 9925BAB9-883A-5871-ADB9-71AD1063C304 Sudden Motion Sensor: State: Enabled and here is the Power information: Battery Information: Model Information: Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-38ba-2f09 Manufacturer: DP Device name: ASMB016 Pack Lot Code: 0002 PCB Lot Code: 0000 Firmware Version: 0110 Hardware Revision: 0500 Cell Revision: 0200 [B] Charge Information: Charge remaining (mAh): 1833 Fully charged: No Charging: No Full charge capacity (mAh): 4791 Health Information: Cycle count: 58 Condition: Good [/B] Battery Installed: Yes Amperage (mA): 0 Voltage (mV): 11555 System Power Settings: AC Power: System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15 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 [B]AC Charger Information: Connected: Yes Charging: No [/B] [B]Does this just mean I need a new battery, or is this something more serious?[/B] I would really appreciate some help, as I am really dependent on my laptop for school work. Thank you in advance, Kendra [/QUOTE]
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