User level: Level 1 (5 points)Left my MacBook Pro on vacation and now it won’t charge or turn on
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Original Title: Charging and power issue
Posted on Sep 15, 2026 9:37 AM
User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)Sep 15, 2026 10:29 AM in response to bowe48
Battery completely discharged:
Running the battery down to zero is a possible cause of such a problem. A completely dead battery can drag the Voltage down too low for anything to operate.
That includes the System Management [micro-]Controller (SMC) in an Intel system that controls clock speeds and re-charging the battery by initiating a Charge Cycle.
However, trickle-charging is possible (but not guaranteed).
Connect the power adapter and leave it connected at least overnight, in hopes of applying a tiny trickle charge to the battery. Later, encourage it to start up (with the Power Adapter still connected).
IF it can get enough power from trickle charging, it MIGHT be able to start the SMC or the background processor, at which point it can initiate a Charge Cycle and break the deadlock.
NB>> this advice is a supplement to, and not intended to be used instead of any of the great advice already given.
User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)Sep 15, 2026 9:39 AM in response to bowe48
If your Mac battery will not charge—
If your Mac battery won’t charge - Apple Support
If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working
Unplug the power adapter from the wall, wait 60 seconds and then plug the adapter back in.
If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support
If your Mac doesn't turn on
If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support
User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)Sep 15, 2026 9:42 AM in response to bowe48
bowe48 wrote:
Device feels warm like it’s charging, but not getting any power been charging it for about 30 minutes to 40 minutes now
and you read through the reference links supplied above... for some way forward
Let it charge over all day/ night then try again...
User level: Level 10 (87,747 points)Oct 17, 2026 7:49 PM in response to Abbyp274
Abbyp274 wrote:
Same my laptop won’t turn on of charge I wonder if the new update is causing trouble to the MacBooks?
I suggest you start your own thread and provide your issue details and context.
User level: Level 10 (87,747 points)Oct 17, 2026 7:50 PM in response to Achapko2004
Achapko2004 wrote:
Question if it’s a hardware issue does Apple fix it and do I have to pay for it
Depends on the issue and context. Contact Apple and ask them.
User level: Level 1 (5 points)Sep 15, 2026 9:39 AM in response to bowe48
Device feels warm like it’s charging, but not getting any power been charging it for about 30 minutes to 40 minutes now
User level: Level 1 (12 points)Sep 15, 2026 8:16 PM in response to bowe48
Same my laptop won’t turn on of charge I wonder if the new update is causing trouble to the MacBooks?
User level: Level 1 (8 points)Oct 17, 2026 7:43 PM in response to bowe48
Question if it’s a hardware issue does Apple fix it and do I have to pay for it
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256357394