If you re not sure about the outlet test it with a lamp or other device.
Mac laptop power cord not working.
1 check if your power adapter is properly connected.
Check for breaks bends or other damage.
Inspect the power adapter.
If a battery is non removable.
Make sure that your power cable is undamaged and securely plugged into your mac and a working electrical outlet.
Press the power button to turn on your mac.
Shut down your macbook.
Mac notebook computers come with a usb c power adapter and charge cable.
If you notice any flaws or if the power brick is warped or smells like burnt plastic the cord is probably faulty.
If you see no light at all that may mean your mac is not charging and you have a faulty adapter or cable.
Examine the entire length of the power cord for tears dents and worn down insulation.
Then with the battery still removed plug in the power cable and turn the laptop on.
You can learn which power adapter and cable come with your mac notebook computer and find troubleshooting tips below if you re having an issue with a non apple power adapter try using the apple power adapter and cable that came with your mac notebook instead.
Furthermore check if you power cable is damaged.
Apple has more information about the different power adapter connectors that work with old and new macbooks and how you can get the correct adapter if necessary.
If the laptop powers on properly that means the power adapter is working properly and the problem is likely a.
Check the power port on your apple laptop for dust.
Mac notebooks that have non removable batteries include macbook pro early 2009 and later all models of macbook air and macbook late 2009.
Press shift control option and a power button at the same time and hold for 10 seconds.
If you re using a mac notebook make sure that it s using the correct power cable and adapter and that it has been plugged in for about 5 minutes which is.
This can prevent the connector from making a clean connection to the mac and stop you from charging it up correctly.