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MacBook Pro a1502 won't power on, battery indicator displayed on screen

I have an old MacBook pro (a1502) that won't turn on, and is showing a red battery bar with a lightning bolt underneath it. I've left it charging for a few hours now and it still won't turn on. Do I need a new battery? Or is this something else? Thanks for any help you can provide.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jun 24, 2020 2:03 PM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2020 8:09 PM

Try an SMC reset.


Here is an Apple article for troubleshooting Magsafe charging issues:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203207


If none of this helps, then you will need to have an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to get an estimate for the repair.

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MacBook Pro a1502 won't power on, battery indicator displayed on screen

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