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Won't turn on

Hello you guys, so i got a MB from my brother and he told me its been off for two years due to him losing the charger. Well I bought a new one and it was charging and still does but as soon as i hit the power button it sounds like its trying to turn on but than turns off right away after hiting the power button. Just trying to see what could be the problem. I have tried every way to get it to start changed the RAM and battery I even sprayed Duster spray on it to clean it and it still doing the same. Just need help please.

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Can you take a video of it trying to startup?

Also Is it a 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012?

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Being in off for so long and the systems age it likely needs a new battery as well.

Let’s see if we can at least get a better idea if that’s all it’s needed.

Follow this guide to remove the battery MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Battery Replacement with the battery removed press and hold the power button to fully discharge the logic board. Now plug in the MagSafe charger did the system start up this time without the battery?

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