MacBook does not charge

Is your MacBook no longer charging or does the battery only work when the laptop is on the charger? Fortunately, there are some solutions before you have to buy a new battery. The specialists at ThePhoneLab will help you out!

MacBook battery not charging due to age

We all get a day older – so does the battery of your MacBook. Age is the most common cause of battery failure. You can check whether the ailment is actually due to age in the Apple menu of your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro at > System Settings > Battery > Battery Condition. Here you can see if the battery is operating “Normal” or if “Service recommended. In the latter case, your battery is still working, but it won’t last as long without power as a new battery. You may therefore want to consider replacing the battery. have it replaced.

MacBook battery will not charge

Besides age, there are a number of reasons why your MacBook’s battery is not charging properly:

• The battery itself is not always the culprit. Therefore, always check the charger, socket and port.
• As soon as you notice that your MacBook’s battery is more bulky than normal, or seems dilated, stop by one of our stores. In fact, a swollen battery can push the keyboard, trackpad and motherboard apart. The battery can also leak and, in the worst case, ignite.
• At high temperatures, the battery does not charge as well to prevent overheating. A temperature between 10 and 35 degrees Celsius works best for your laptop.
• If you have not used your MacBook for a long time, and/or the battery is completely dead, it also needs a while to start up. Therefore, give the battery time (at least 30 minutes) to charge properly.

MacBook won’t boot up

If your MacBook won’t start (properly), the first thing that comes to mind is usually a faltering battery, but the motherboard also frequently causes problems. We call the motherboard the brain of the laptop, which consists of thousands of chips, resistors and other parts that can fail. Is your MacBook not working properly and have you read all the steps above, but can’t find the problem? Our specialists will be happy to give you advice. The cost for a motherboard repair vary and depend on the cause. Still, a repair is often cheaper than a new MacBook.

MacBook battery replacement

Does your MacBook’s battery keep failing despite our specialists’ tips? Chances are your battery is on replacement ready. This repair takes up to 72 hours if the battery still needs to be ordered, but fortunately we have most batteries in stock, or can pre-order them for you. Often the specialists at ThePhoneLab can have your MacBook running like new again within two hours. And by!

Battery iPhone not charging

Do you recognize the above iPhone battery problems? We have tips for that too! On this page our specialist Nathalie explores with you what could be wrong when your smartphone is not charging properly. We would also like to refer you to our blog about charging cables and fake chargers. Come to the conclusion that you really need a new battery after all? Take contact us or stop by one of our stores.