Not turning on without charger

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Not turning on without charger

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knows what to do when your MacBook Pro (2020) 13-inch won't turn on without being connected to a charger?

Even if there is still enough battery, my laptop will just not turn on anymore until it is connected to the charger and will then show a battery percentage of like 80%. When I try to turn it on I can see the light of the keyboard turning on and off, but the screen will stay completely dark. It has been this way now for a couple of months but I can't take it anymore, I hope someone knows how to fix this.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Feb 10, 2023 8:28 AM

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Answer 1

HWTech

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Feb 10, 2023 10:22 AM in response to MacBookPro_user11

About the only thing you can try with an M1 laptop is to "Restore" the firmware. This process requires access to another Mac running macOS 10.15+ and will also destroy all data on the SSD so make sure to have a good backup first.

Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support

If this does not help, then you will need to have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to provide you with a repair estimate.

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Answer 2

Allan Jones

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Feb 10, 2023 10:31 AM in response to MacBookPro_user11

Do you have the cycle count and health numbers for the battery?

Determine battery cycle count for Mac laptops - Apple Support

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