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Ibrahim-Dahawy
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Macbook pro M3 max wont charge while its on. Or switch to power supply.

Hi, I have Macbook pro m3 max, when i plug the power adaptor, it turns orange but stay on battery and it won't charge, also won't accept charge or power from USB-C, that happened after a power surge that burned the power extension's fuse. On the same day my OS is also was unable to update and it crashes. A rivive was done and followed by Restore from another device, now the computer can slowly charge if its completely turned off, and the MacOS can start up only if i visit the start options and reinstall the macOs. And only runs on battery no power supply available.

Posted on Oct 15, 2026 8:35 PM

2 replies

Grant Bennet-Alder
User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)

Oct 16, 2026 6:56 AM in response to Ibrahim-Dahawy

<< that happened after a power surge that burned the power extension's fuse. >>


This is likely a hardware issue.

If you have an Apple-owned store available to you, your appointment for an evaluation is free, in warranty or out.


Apple-Authorized Service Providers may charge an evaluation fee, to keep you from consuming expensive technician time over frivolous issues. (If the evaluation results in a repair, it was not frivolous.)



Ibrahim-Dahawy Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 16, 2026 3:24 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Its frustrating to have that in a middle of a project 😒 .. i keep forcing it to turn on. I will definitely go to a repair shop. But i dont think i can make it untill next week.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377007