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Macbook Pro 17' battery not charging after OS update

Updated from Mojave to Monterey today and it broke my battery. Have had absolutely no issues prior to this update and my battery still allows for 2-3hrs of run time when fully charged.


Anyone have a solution for broken battery after updating OS? Seems to be a common issue and I don't have the luxury of bringing or sending my laptop in for repair (nor the extra funds to pay for it).


This is very obviously a software issue. I'm pretty appalled that apple would continue to offer their OS update CLEARLY KNOWING that this is a common issue.


Tried different outlet, different charger, resetting SMC - to no avail. Hoping someone has successfully solved this issue.


On another note - is there an easy way to restore an old version of OS without wiping my entire computer?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 16, 2021 6:17 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2021 7:26 AM

Elli0t7 wrote:

Updated from Mojave to Monterey today and it broke my battery. Have had absolutely no issues prior to this update and my battery still allows for 2-3hrs of run time when fully charged.

Anyone have a solution for broken battery after updating OS? Seems to be a common issue and I don't have the luxury of bringing or sending my laptop in for repair (nor the extra funds to pay for it).

This is very obviously a software issue. I'm pretty appalled that apple would continue to offer their OS update CLEARLY KNOWING that this is a common issue.

Tried different outlet, different charger, resetting SMC - to no avail. Hoping someone has successfully solved this issue.

On another note - is there an easy way to restore an old version of OS without wiping my entire computer?



What exact mac is this < Macbook Pro 17' " > ...?



Get help with your Mac notebook battery

Learn how to optimize the life of the battery in your Mac notebook, fix battery issues, and get service.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054




You can always revert your macOS—


Revert your Mac to a previous macOS version
https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/guide/mac-help/mh15216/10.15/mac/10.15


Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/erase-and-reinstall-macos-mh27903/mac


How to erase your Intel-based Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496

How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904



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Nov 17, 2021 7:26 AM in response to Elli0t7

Elli0t7 wrote:

Updated from Mojave to Monterey today and it broke my battery. Have had absolutely no issues prior to this update and my battery still allows for 2-3hrs of run time when fully charged.

Anyone have a solution for broken battery after updating OS? Seems to be a common issue and I don't have the luxury of bringing or sending my laptop in for repair (nor the extra funds to pay for it).

This is very obviously a software issue. I'm pretty appalled that apple would continue to offer their OS update CLEARLY KNOWING that this is a common issue.

Tried different outlet, different charger, resetting SMC - to no avail. Hoping someone has successfully solved this issue.

On another note - is there an easy way to restore an old version of OS without wiping my entire computer?



What exact mac is this < Macbook Pro 17' " > ...?



Get help with your Mac notebook battery

Learn how to optimize the life of the battery in your Mac notebook, fix battery issues, and get service.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054




You can always revert your macOS—


Revert your Mac to a previous macOS version
https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/guide/mac-help/mh15216/10.15/mac/10.15


Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/erase-and-reinstall-macos-mh27903/mac


How to erase your Intel-based Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496

How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904



Macbook Pro 17' battery not charging after OS update

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