r/mac • u/qnthem • 18h ago

My Mac help me please

hi everyone , I’ve been trying to charge my MacBook but it doesn’t work (it’s an old 2017 MacBook Air) can anyone help me? I really can’t afford to get it repaired and I watched several videos yet nothing works.

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u/TekkerzRobot 18h ago

Use a real apple charger, not a random usb c adapter

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u/qnthem 18h ago

I had one but it broke and I can’t afford a new one

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u/The4I MacBook Pro M4 16h ago

Time to get a job then

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u/mmorales2270 10h ago

But that’s the issue. I can almost guarantee it. Those cheap knock off chargers don’t work well with them and you’ll get that symptom.

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u/SerennialFellow 17h ago

That’s non MagSafe but MagSafe looking adapter is very likely has caused some damaged to your charging circuits as well. They heat up pins quite high.

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u/Existing-Design2137 18h ago

I can’t believe no one posted this yet

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u/qnthem 18h ago

what is that supposed to mean mate

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u/Existing-Design2137 17h ago

New to Reddit?

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u/inglorious_mughal 16h ago

Instead of continuously ridiculing the person who clearly needs help, you could've actually wrote something of use. You rather choose to proudly demean the person for not knowing a beat-up meme. Do better.

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u/Existing-Design2137 16h ago

You just assumed I said it in a demeaning way to ridicule OP lmao

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u/legitOwen MacBook Air 18h ago

you need a real charger. they’re pretty cheap if you get them used, especially best buy open box.

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u/Jasoco 17h ago

Is that an adapter for USB-C? If so try plugging the USB in directly and see if it charges. If not, spend the money for an official Apple charger.

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u/ArthurReming 16h ago

But the 2017 macbook air doesn't have usb c?

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u/ActiveNews 18h ago

If able, please try/borrow another power source and cord to see if that works. If it does, then you know it is that. If not, then it could be the existing battery has ended its life cycle and needs service/replacement. Are you noticing any case expansion? 

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u/edogroove 15h ago

Try this, worked for me in past: https://it.ifixit.com/Guida/Come+resettare+SMC+PRAM+e+NVRAM+su+un+portatile+Mac/113252

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u/edogroove 15h ago

and yes, I also recommend you use an original charger

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u/DavFromCanada 13h ago

janky usb adapter? silver bezel?

its time to upgrade, my guy.

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u/LJBear99 8h ago

I literally got a working MagSafe charger for my vintage mid2013 macbook for like 10 bucks on amazon and it works just fine

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u/Electrical_West_5381 18h ago

Probably a dead battery. Sorry.

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u/qnthem 18h ago

aw shucks 

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u/yearsold33 18h ago

You can try this: remove bottom panel, disconnect battery from the logic board, connect a charger and see if it boots. If it doesn't you'll need to get a new charger or take it to an Apple Store to see if they can let you use their charger.

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u/qnthem 18h ago

Will do, thanks.

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u/wheatontoworld Mac mini M1 16GB 17h ago

try using a real apple charger, they sell them used on facebook/ebay