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my laptop is saying that " the battery is not charging" so what should I do about it?

suddenly the charge stop working and now that I am using another charge it is also not working on it.. and now is saying that the battery is not charging

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 9:40 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 9:50 PM

There are many common reasons why the Macbook battery won’t charge.

Some of the most common reasons why MacBook Air is not charging-

  1. The charging cable is damaged.
  2. The power adapter is dead.
  3. The power socket is faulty.
  4. Your macOS is outdated or buggy.
  5. Overheating.
  6. Problem with your Macbook battery.

How To Fix MacBook Air Not Charging Issue?

Is your MacBook not charging USB-C? Don’t worry! It’s common and can be solved easily.

Here are a few methods to solve the charging issue:

1. Inspect Your Charging Cable

MacBook Air M1 (2020) has a USB-C type port for charging. Apple provides a long type C to type C cable in the box.

Due to frequent use, the charging cable gets damaged which MacBook won’t charge.

Visually inspect the charging cable first and if you notice any damage, replace the cable.

Also, if your MacBook Air is not charging with no light, it means power is not reaching your laptop; hence it’s time to get a new cable.

If your MacBook Air is an older model, then see if there is any damage to the magnetic charging cable.


2. Check If Power Adapter is Dead

Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020) comes with a 30W power adapter. It can fully charge your MacBook battery in two and a half hours.

We generally leave the power adapter plugged into the power source, and sometimes it dies due to a surge in voltage.

If your MacBook Air is not charging, no light, it means your power adapter is dead.

Also, change the power outlet and plug your charger into a different socket. A faulty power outlet can also cause problems in charging.

3.Update Your macOS

Check your software if your MacBook Air is not charging, but the green light is glowing.

Often outdated or buggy software can affect the charging speed and prevent your Macbook from charging even if it’s plugged in.

Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner and click on “About This Mac.” Then click on Software Update and download and install the latest update released by Apple.


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Sep 9, 2023 9:50 PM in response to amran240

There are many common reasons why the Macbook battery won’t charge.

Some of the most common reasons why MacBook Air is not charging-

  1. The charging cable is damaged.
  2. The power adapter is dead.
  3. The power socket is faulty.
  4. Your macOS is outdated or buggy.
  5. Overheating.
  6. Problem with your Macbook battery.

How To Fix MacBook Air Not Charging Issue?

Is your MacBook not charging USB-C? Don’t worry! It’s common and can be solved easily.

Here are a few methods to solve the charging issue:

1. Inspect Your Charging Cable

MacBook Air M1 (2020) has a USB-C type port for charging. Apple provides a long type C to type C cable in the box.

Due to frequent use, the charging cable gets damaged which MacBook won’t charge.

Visually inspect the charging cable first and if you notice any damage, replace the cable.

Also, if your MacBook Air is not charging with no light, it means power is not reaching your laptop; hence it’s time to get a new cable.

If your MacBook Air is an older model, then see if there is any damage to the magnetic charging cable.


2. Check If Power Adapter is Dead

Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020) comes with a 30W power adapter. It can fully charge your MacBook battery in two and a half hours.

We generally leave the power adapter plugged into the power source, and sometimes it dies due to a surge in voltage.

If your MacBook Air is not charging, no light, it means your power adapter is dead.

Also, change the power outlet and plug your charger into a different socket. A faulty power outlet can also cause problems in charging.

3.Update Your macOS

Check your software if your MacBook Air is not charging, but the green light is glowing.

Often outdated or buggy software can affect the charging speed and prevent your Macbook from charging even if it’s plugged in.

Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner and click on “About This Mac.” Then click on Software Update and download and install the latest update released by Apple.


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