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Macbook air wasn't charging/ doesn't recognize it is plugged...

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MacBook Air 13" Mid 2011

MacBook Air 13" Mid 2011 I/O Board Replacement

MacBook Air 13" Mid 2011 I/O Board Replacement

30 - 45 minutes

Moderate

My Problem

The magsafe connector lights up but the mba doesnt recognize it is plugged.. I had to play with the connector a bit to make it recognized by the mba.

My Fix

First time to open up my mba. It was all dusty inside. Repair went smoothly. Ifixit's guide was awesome. The step by step guides are very detailed. I had a problem pulling the wires connected in the I/O board though cause it was parallel to the board, but other than that it was a breeze.

My Advice

Don't be afraid to fix it on your own. I am a newbie and the fix I did was rated at medium/moderate and it went smoothly. Ifixit's guide is top notch. Plus after you get it running again, a sense of accomplishment gets to you.. It's an awesome feeling..

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