Mac Magsafe Power Adapter Not Charging

If you need help using your magsafe adapter see apple portables.

Mac magsafe power adapter not charging. If connecting a magsafe adapter to a macbook doesn t light up the power led chances are the socket you are connecting to is not working okay. A simple way to see if it s the problem is by doing a thorough inspection of the entire cable. The led on the adapter connector doesn t light up when attached to the computer. Inspect every inch of the cable.

The macbook air comes with a 45w magsafe power adapter and the 13 inch macbook from 2006 2009 and t the macbook air comes with a 45w magsafe power adapter and the 13 inch macbook from 2006 2009 and the 13 inch macbook pro use the 60w power adapter. The adapter only charges the computer intermittently. Your power adapter won t charge the computer. The adapter s white insulation separates from the magnetic end of the magsafe connector.

Then reconnect the charging plug to the wall outlet then reconnect magsafe to the macbook pro. It could be frayed broken or burned. Disconnect the magsafe adapter from the mac and from the power outlet. Let it sit unplugged from anything for about 5 minutes.

Maybe the adapter is not getting its power could be a loose socket or an improper connection. A replacement adapter might not be the same size color shape or wattage as the original adapter that came with your computer. But it should power and charge your mac like the adapter that originally came with your computer.