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Macbook Air randomly shuts down

Keeps shutting down, like the battery was dead, but there's 77% battery when I plug in and start up. It's an early 2015 Macbook Air, so maybe the battery is near end of life?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 30, 2021 8:22 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2021 8:38 PM

"Macbook Air randomly shuts down: Keeps shutting down, like the battery was dead, but there's 77% battery when I plug in and start up. It's an early 2015 Macbook Air, so maybe the battery is near end of life?"

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Troubleshooting MacBook Air Power:

As for replacing that battery, that may not be necessary. Try troubleshooting it.


A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Applies to Intel-Based Macs: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





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Dec 30, 2021 8:38 PM in response to MikeMc5506

"Macbook Air randomly shuts down: Keeps shutting down, like the battery was dead, but there's 77% battery when I plug in and start up. It's an early 2015 Macbook Air, so maybe the battery is near end of life?"

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Troubleshooting MacBook Air Power:

As for replacing that battery, that may not be necessary. Try troubleshooting it.


A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Applies to Intel-Based Macs: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





Macbook Air randomly shuts down

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