MacBook Pro not charging when plugged in

sashvat@aerospace wrote:

Thank you leroydouglas, I checked the Battery condition of my Mac and it says it's normal. I tried resetting the SMC of the Mac and it works, but I have done this numerous times before and I still faced similar issues, my software is upto date. Regarding the battery replacement programs it said my MBP isn't eligible for replacement. Also I guess my battery wasn't expanding.

Would also like to ask you, should I change my wall adapter? I have the standard power brick (61W) and I am using my old 11" MacBook Air's power extension cord, should I buy a new one instead? Or is it a software related problem I am facing?

I would not throw money at a power brick or wall adapter— I think you have a hardware issue before software

or

you are not familiar with the new BHM introduced with macOS Catalina 10.15.5—

Please read up on the About battery health management in Mac notebooks https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211094

You can turn this feature off, if you suspect an issue.

If your USB-C power adapter isn't charging your Mac notebook 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204652

Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters

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

sashvat@aerospace wrote:

Hi everyone,

I have a late-2016 MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar), I have been having it for 4 years, for the past few months, I have been noticing that when ever I plug in my Mac, it first says "Power Source: Power adapter; Battery is Not Charging". And then a few minutes later, it starts charging and shows the bolt symbol.

I went to the apple service centre and he said we need to replace the battery. He didn't check anything on my laptop, didn't open and have a look I expected him to check the device and call me back, but immediately said I need to pay 24,000 INR (329$) to change the battery.

MacBook Pro

See if any of these service programs apply to you—

https://support.apple.com/13inch-macbookpro-battery-replacement

https://support.apple.com/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall

https://support.apple.com/13-inch-macbook-pro-solid-state-drive-service

You can check Battery condition from >(Option key) System Information>Hardware>Power> Condition

For battery management/charging issue Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

reference:

If your USB-C power adapter isn't charging your Mac notebook

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204652

Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201700

I am having this exact issue and have (so far) found zero answers!! My battery health also says it’s normal and I have tried SMC reset and NVRAM to no avail. I’d really like to avoid sending it into Apple but if that’s all I can do that’s all I can do.

This!!! But so far resetting SMC has not done anything for me...will keep trying