Use a different power outlet: Make sure that you’ve connected your power adapter to a working power outlet. Unplug your power adapter from the power outlet, then plug in a device that you know works, such as a lamp, to confirm that the power outlet works. The screen is one of the best fitted to a laptop, with good viewing angles, brightness and colour accuracy matching the P3 colour space, which is important if you’re trying to edit images or video. The keyboard is still pretty noisy at full tilt and has little give when you depress the keys, but is accurate, with a solid feel. I like it, but some will hate it. Your Mac laptop may not be charging because of a high performance level, the software, or Battery health settings.

This notebook was sold in either silver colored aluminum or a darker "Space Gray" colored aluminum housing (but not other colors) and weighs just a bit more than 3 pounds (1.37 kg). That’s a solid improvement over the older model and nipping at the coat tails of the competition, such as the seventh-generation Core i7 Dell XPS 13, which routinely managed just over eight hours under the same usage conditions. Your Mac laptop may not be charging because of an issue with the battery, power adapter, or other physical hardware. For more info, you can also view the exact number of charge and discharge cycles your Mac's battery has gone through. To do this: The Touch Bar will still prove divisive, with some saying it slows them down, but app support for it has grown dramatically, with most high-profile apps benefiting from custom keys. The Touch ID fingerprint scanner also works as advertised, and is certainly a useful addition, although now that the iPhone X comes with with Face ID it perhaps feels a bit of a stopgap for facial recognition.

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You'll also see the Optimized Battery Charging option for your Mac here; this has your machine smartly wait to finish charging to 100% to reduce wear on the battery.

Our high-quality batteries for Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch A1708(Mid-2017) use grade A+ battery cells, which can maximize your battery life and ensure safety. Compared with other products of the same type on the market, not only our MacBook Pro 13 inch A1708(Mid-2017) replacement batteries have better performance, but reach 100% compatibility. Use a different AC wall adapter: Your power adapter comes with a removable AC wall adapter that has the blades you insert into an electrical outlet. If your Mac doesn’t charge when using the AC wall adapter with the power adapter, try it with another Apple AC wall adapter, or try using an Apple Power Adapter Extension Cable. Finally, this model is fully compatible with macOS Ventura (macOS 13) with the exception of the minor Live Captions in FaceTime, Emoji Dictation, and Reference Mode with Sidecar features. It does not support macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) or later. Compared to its predecessor, this model is effectively identical externally, but has a more advanced processor and architecture as well as less default storage and a lower introductory price tag.

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Reset the SMC: Reset the System Management Controller (SMC), which controls how your Mac manages power. If you have a Mac with Apple silicon, just restart your computer. For other Mac computers, see the Apple Support article Reset the SMC of your Mac. Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more aboutMacBook Pro and the Environment What are all the differences between the "Mid-2017" MacBook Pro models and the "Late 2016" models replaced? (In-Depth) Leave it plugged in for a while: If you recently removed your computer from long-term storage, it may be in a low-battery state. It may require 20 minutes of charging with its power adapter before you can use it again.

Configuration tested: 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 256GB storage, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640. Clean the port: Make sure the port is clean and free of debris. Disconnect it from the power adapter and clean it with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. The Apple MacBook Pro running High Sierra comes benefits from a new, faster file system. Photograph: Apple In the ever changing landscape of the industry its hard to identify and highlight each individual part origin so we developed BAQ – Best Available Quality.This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14), macOS Catalina (10.15), and macOS Big Sur (macOS 11), as well. It additionally supports the final version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12), but it does not support AirPlay to Mac in addition to the more minor Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, and Interactive Globe features. When paired with a compatible iPad, it supports the Sidecar feature, too. Use a different power adapter: Your computer may be connected to a power source that gives it enough power to run, but not enough power to charge the battery. For example, your Mac might not charge when it’s connected to a low-wattage adapter. For best results, use the power adapter that comes with your Mac. See the Apple Support article Identify your Mac power adapter.