Battery not accepting a charge. Any advice?
I installed my MacBook battery a couple of months ago with good success. Battery was charging and operating just fine but over the last couple of days the battery now refuses to take a charge. I've tried 2 different chargers and reset the SMC, but no change. Is there another trouble shooting step or another thing I can check?
Update (07/25/2019)
I also included a screenshot from the system report as well, Hoping that might show something. To me it seemed odd the the amperage would be reading zero, but I don’t have another laptop to compare against.
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Install this gem of an app CoconutBattery take a snapshot of the main window and post it here for us to see. Do one with the MagSafe charger connected and a second with it removed. Adding images to an existing question
by Dan
Thanks Dan! Just updated with images from coconut battery. Unfortunately I can only get a screenshot WITH the charger connected because the computer dies the second it loses connection with the power cord.
by ARGuck
Where did you get the battery?
I can't tell if the problem is in the battery or if it's the charging logic. I'm leaning to the charging logic.
by Dan
The battery was purchased from a recommended eBay seller I've used in the past. Claims to be genuine battery and appears to be as well, but who knows I suppose. There is a warranty on it but obviously this battery is a bit of a PITA to install so it sure would be nice if it turned out to NOT be in issue with the battery. What is my best option for testing, or resetting the battery logic. I don't seem to be getting a change with resetting the SMC.
by ARGuck