Unable to charge MacBook Pro 16 from October 2024

Ken Spencer wrote:

I have been using my 9 month old MacBook Pro 16 every day. The other day I noticed it was not charging. When I looked closely the battery level was down to 34%. The orange light on the charging cord was blinking every two seconds, off and on. But no charging. I changed outlet in house, unplugged the charging cord on both ends, looked for "stuff" in the magsafe connector, and restarted the computer a couple of times, hoping to reset the SMC. No luck. If I shut down the computer, and try and charge it, there is no light at all in the magsafe connector at all. Thanks for any help.

see if there is anything here—

MagSafe blinking Amber—

ref: If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support

Charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro

Charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro - Apple Support

If your USB-C power adapter isn't charging your Mac laptop

If your USB-C power adapter isn't charging your Mac laptop - Apple Support

If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working

If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support

If your Mac battery status is “Not Charging” - Apple Support

If your Mac battery status is “Not Charging” - Apple Support

"Unable to charge MacBook Pro 16 from October 2024"

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MacBook Pro Charing Issues:

Getting this Serviced:

Apple might fix it free of charge, if found to be be faulty device. Depending on your location, Apple gives you a one-year out-of-the-box limited warranty with this. So, see if it is covered. Find the Serial Number, and enter it here: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/.

Setting this Up:

If covered, set up a Genius Bar Appointment at your local Apple Store. There, it will be looked at and you'll be provided with your options. In essence, you have only a few months to do so, as of this reply.

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support   Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support

"Unable to charge MacBook Pro 16 from October 2024: The Mac is only 9 months old, and I do have the additional 2 years of Applecare for this Mac. I mentioned I have a genius bar appointment in 3 days but was hoping there was something I might have overlooked. It it beginning to look like it will need to be a repair. Thanks."

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You are welcome.

Wait it Out:

If you have a Genius Bar Appointment, then I recommend you just let the device sit aside, and not fiddle with it.