The MacBook battery is not designed for many years of use: on average, its lifespan does not exceed a couple of years, although the manufacturer promises “mountains of gold.” After this time, the battery stops holding a charge, and the user can work without connecting to the network for 30-40 minutes at most. But if during operation the conditions recommended by the manufacturer were violated, then the device may fail even earlier. So, what could be the reasons why your MacBook is not running on battery power?

Contacts are damaged. Battery contacts may be damaged due to impact or liquid. In the first case, eliminating the defect is quite easy: you just need to straighten them so that contact is restored. If the connectors are oxidized, then they need to be cleaned. It is better to straighten and clean the contacts at a service center, because they are fragile and can be damaged quite easily.

The battery has failed. If your MacBook isn't running on battery power, the battery itself could be faulty. To determine the malfunctionYes, you need a tester, but you can do a basic check at home if you have a second battery for this MacBook. Try changing the battery and turning on a known-good MacBook with a suspicious battery. Just make sure first that the output voltage and current match, otherwise the device may be damaged.

The motherboard (printed circuit board) and battery power circuits are damaged. The main reasons for its failure are impact, falling or liquid ingress. In this case, the MacBook does not work on battery power not because the battery is faulty, but because it simply “does not see” it. A thorough diagnosis is required.

If your MacBook loses power too quickly or won't run on battery power at all, take it to a service center. Our specialists will determine the exact cause of the breakdown and fix the problem as quickly as possible.

Any equipment is not immune from breakdowns. And laptops from Apple are no exception. Therefore, today we will talk about the most common breakdowns of the most popular and current models.

MacBook Air 11 A1465 and MacBook Air 13 A1466

Computers of these models have virtually no manufacturing defects and break down mainly due to improper use. For example, when water gets into the device, in almost 100% of cases the keyboard stops working completely or partially. Also on motherboard Oxidations appear, which after some time lead it to a faulty state. Therefore, if you have flooded the device, we do not recommend using it, but we advise you to turn it off and take it to a service center as soon as possible.?

The second most popular problem that arises with MacBook Air- this is a battery. We recommend changing it approximately every two years. And this applies to all laptops that have batteries, as old batteries are prone to swelling. And if they are not changed in time, all components may fail. Cleaning after contact with conductive liquid costs from 2490?. Replacing the battery on a MacBook Air is 4990?.

MacBook Pro 13 A1278

The device was produced about 8 years ago, which is quite a long time for any equipment. These models were originally equipped with hard disks, which after a few years begin to fail. Therefore, in order not to lose important data, we recommend changing them every 3-4 years. You can also install an SSD in these models. This drive will give the computer new life, since any equipment runs much faster on an SSD. You can replace your drive with an SSD drive with a 60-month warranty for only 7490?.

These devices also have one design feature, due to which the cable fails hard drive. It consists in the fact that this cable is located near the bottom cover. And when you carry this laptop with you all the time, this cable gets frayed and starts to malfunction. Replacing HDD cable – 3490?.

MacBook Pro 15 A1286

Since this model is also quite old, like the MacBook A1278, it requires timely replacement of the hard drive. But most often on this model the chip that is responsible for the operation of the video card fails. This mainly occurs due to overheating, since users do not carry out preventive maintenance (cleaning), and besides, this model does not have a very well thought out cooling system. The cost of replacing a video chip is 9990?.

MacBook Pro 13 A1502 (Retina)

These models do not have any design problems. Therefore, most often people contact the service center due to improper operation. For example, ingress of water or any mechanical damage. Unlike the MacBook Pro 13 A1278, subsequent models have a thinner body, which of course has a negative impact on durability.? Replacing the matrix on these devices (spare parts + labor) will cost 24,990?.

MacBook Pro 15 A1398 (Retina)

The devices of this model differ quite significantly from each other depending on the year of manufacture. For example, MacBook Pro 15 2012-2013 have problems with the video chip. Models of 2013-2014 have recovered from the diseases of their predecessor and do not have any particular tendency to break down. The main thing is to clean them and change the battery on time. But on 2015 models, the touchpad cable often stops working due to its unfortunate location. Just like in the MacBook Pro 13 A1278, the hard drive cable fails. Replacement of video chip - 11990?. Replacing the touchpad cable 4490?.

MacBook 12 A1534, MacBook Pro 13 A1706/A1708 (No touchbar), MacBook Pro 15 (A1707)

All these laptops are of the latest generation Apple computers and have a similar design. Often these devices begin to work incorrectly due to improper use. On the MacBook 12, the display very often breaks and the top case becomes unusable, since the laptop is very thin. Does a MacBook 12 display exchange cost 25,990? . And the cost of cleaning after water will cost on average 5000?.

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On Apple forums, someone always complains that their MacBook “slows down” without being connected to a charger (that is, when running on the built-in battery). And this is really a problem! But the problem can be solved, and without additional investments. We’ll tell you exactly how now.

Checking the battery

First, we need to make sure that your MacBook's battery is to blame for performance problems. How to do it? Very simple:

1. Connect the MacBook to the charger and open the proprietary application . You can find it through the Spotlight search in the upper right corner of the screen or in the Finder tab under the name Programs, or through (the rocket icon in the Dock) in the folder Other.

2. We look at the processor performance in %.

3. Disable Charger and again look at the processor performance. If it noticeably falls, everything is clear, the battery is to blame for the “brakes”.

MacBook slows down when running on battery: 3 ways to solve the problem

Delete the PLIST file (this method is only relevant for Apple laptops released before 2011)

The first thing you should do is remove one of the system files with the .plist extension, which tells your Mac to slow down when running on battery to give it longer battery life. Although in practice, with this setup you spend more time launching applications and performing operations, not to mention lost nerves, so there is no big benefit here.

To remove a “harmful” .plist file:

1. Find your Mac's model number. To do this, click on the Apple menu (in the upper left corner), select About This Mas → System report. The information we need is in the line .

2. Now you can proceed directly to removal.

• In Finder, select your HDD(usually called Macintosh HD. If it's not there, select Go → Computer → Macintosh HD or the name given by you personally).
• Next, open the sections sequentially System → Libraries → Extensions.

• Scroll down and find text file entitled IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext.

• Right-click on it and select Show package contents → Contents → Plugins.
• Right click under the file ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin.kext and select → Show package contents → Contents → Resources.

• Find the .plist file in the list that matches your Mac's model number and delete it.

• Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Reset your Mac's SMC and PRAM

Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) and Area random access memory System Configuration Memory (PRAM) helps solve many Mac problems, and poor MacBook performance when running on battery is one of them.

Important: First read the instructions to the end, then proceed.

How to reset SMC on Macbook

• Turn off your MacBook;
• Connect the charger;
• Press and hold on your keyboard at the same time on the left side + power button;
• Release at the same time ⇧Shift + Ctrl + ⌥Option (Alt);
• Turn on your MacBook.

How to reset PRAM

• Turn off your MacBook;
• Press the power button;
• Before the appearance gray screen boot (immediately after you hear the greeting sound) simultaneously hold down ⌘Cmd + ⌥Option (Alt) + P + R.
• Hold them down until the computer restarts and beeps for the second time system sound inclusions;
• Release the keys.

Please note that after resetting PRAM, some system settings- time, volume, mouse and keyboard settings, etc.

Run First Aid in Disk Utility

If the first two methods did not help you, try fixing the disk permissions. Some users reported that this fix helped them.

To do this, open Disk Utility and select the main hard drive of your MacBook, and then click on the button that says First aid.

The program will check your disk for errors and, if necessary, restore the necessary parameters.

If all else fails

... Then it makes sense to contact Apple technical support or to an authorized service center. Be prepared for the fact that you will eventually have to replace the “problematic” battery with a new one.

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Many people wonder whether a macbook can work without a battery. However, before moving on to this topic, it is necessary to say that in modern models of Apple laptops the battery is very difficult to remove. Anyway, remove the battery to the average user It won’t be possible, and it’s not worth experimenting with it. As for earlier models, this is much easier there. Perhaps the reason is that in some laptops the macbook battery often swelled and had to be replaced. Having corrected this problem, the manufacturer decided that there was no need to remove the battery unnecessarily.

If we talk about whether it is possible for a Mac to work without a battery, then it should be noted that yes, this is quite possible. True, there is one nuance. It lies in the performance of the laptop. Unlike regular laptops, Apple's have their own device. When removing the battery, in order not to overload the power supply, one processor core is turned off. It is clear that the device will simply not be able to “pull” complex programs. The same applies to some “heavy” games.

Of course, if the work requires the use of one text document, then the user will not notice much of a difference between a MacBook with and without a battery. Another thing is the Internet with a mass open tabs, as well as searching and sending information.

Experts note that it is better not to use the device without a battery unless necessary, because it is not suitable for this. This is not prohibited, but it is not recommended to get carried away with such experiments. Of course, if you want to keep the Mac in its working condition.

Using a Macbook without a battery is a last resort. Usually they resort to it when it turns out that the battery has unexpectedly failed, and there is no opportunity to buy a new one, or the element was ordered, but is still somewhere on the way. It is clear that people who have everything on their computer important information or their work is connected to the Internet, they have no choice but to adapt and use the laptop exclusively from the power supply. As for the possibility, everything is in order, but as for the quality of work, that’s a completely different question.

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Battery replacement program for 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar

Apple has determined that on a limited number of 13-inch MacBook Pro computers without the Touch Bar, a component failure may occur that causes the built-in battery to bulge. This is not a security issue and Apple company will replace batteries of eligible devices free of charge. The affected devices were manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017 and are identified by serial number.

Eligibility

You can use the serial number checker below to see if this program applies to your device. If your 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar has an eligible serial number, Apple will replace the battery free of charge.

This program does not cover 13-inch MacBook Pro battery replacements with touch panel Bar or earlier 13-inch MacBook Pro models.

Replacement procedure

Find a place that will replace your battery. Before any service is performed, your 13-inch MacBook Pro is inspected to determine its overall functionality and compliance with this program. Service may take 3-5 days.