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Battery wont appear on the status bar


When I try to check the box to "show the battery status in the menu bar" in System Preferences it won't stay checked. Also 0% charge even though the computer is plugged in and the charge light is green. Does this mean the computer is fully charged????? Or not?

Please help!

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 5:36 PM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2021 7:35 PM

The Green light on the MagSafe charger indicates that the battery is charged. This, however, does not mean that the battery is or will hold the charge for the normal length of time. Your battery may be faililng.

  1. Reset SMC by following the directions applicable to your MacBook here ➔ How to Reset SMC. If that does not solve things then-
  2. Reset NVRAM/PRAM by following the directions applicable to your MacBook here ➔ How to Reset NVRAM/PRAM. If that does not solve things then-
  3. ou can have your MacBook's battery examined at the Apple Store or an Authorized Service Center when they open or contact ➔ Apple Support


Axel F.


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Apr 28, 2021 7:35 PM in response to AivieJoyBajon

The Green light on the MagSafe charger indicates that the battery is charged. This, however, does not mean that the battery is or will hold the charge for the normal length of time. Your battery may be faililng.

  1. Reset SMC by following the directions applicable to your MacBook here ➔ How to Reset SMC. If that does not solve things then-
  2. Reset NVRAM/PRAM by following the directions applicable to your MacBook here ➔ How to Reset NVRAM/PRAM. If that does not solve things then-
  3. ou can have your MacBook's battery examined at the Apple Store or an Authorized Service Center when they open or contact ➔ Apple Support


Axel F.


Battery wont appear on the status bar

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