MacBook will not power on
I have a MacBook 2006 that will not power on. When I attach the power adapter the light goes from solid green to solid red/orange (can't tell which one).
I have removed the battery and power adapter then pressed the power button in an attempt to purge any fugitive power.
This is the first time this has happened. Thanks in advance.
I have removed the battery and power adapter then pressed the power button in an attempt to purge any fugitive power.
This is the first time this has happened. Thanks in advance.
strung
Try resetting the SMC: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
How long did you press the power button? Resetting takes 5 seconds after which you reconnect the battery and power chord.
Do you get the white power indicator light on the front of the laptop? you should check the memory.
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Resetting the smc doesn't work. I've held the power button for five seconds or more. If I remove the battery the power adapter will stay green. I have also reseated the memory.
The battery shows as fully charged.
The battery shows as fully charged.
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No lights come on the machine.
Then I think you would have to take it to Apple for checkup/repair, ask for a price indication before you let them repair it.
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I took the MacBook apart. I removed the top panel with the keyboard, ram, air port card, hard drive, battery, optical drive. I used the power adapter and the light was green. I pressed the power pads on the logic board. I did not get any power, chimes or lights. This leads me to believe the logic board is bad.
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Purchased a replacement board yesterday. Thanks for your efforts.
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I replaced the logic board. Still no resolve. I will try another power adapter tomorrow.
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Tried another power adapter. No resolve.
You may have received another defective board. You could also put the original parts back in and check with and ASP about sending it for a Flat Rate (you can only do this with the original parts back inside).
Good luck
Good luck