Issue Description
MacBook shows “Not Charging” or fails to charge properly.
Common Causes
- Faulty cable or adapter
- Dirty charging port
- Battery management features
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Inspect Charger and Cable
- Use Apple-certified charger
- Try another outlet
Step 2: Check Battery Health
- System Settings → Battery → Battery Health
- Review condition and maximum capacity
Step 3: Reset Power Management
- Intel Macs: Reset SMC
- Apple Silicon: Shut down → wait 30 seconds → power on
Step 4: Disable Optimized Charging
- Battery → Battery Health
- Toggle Optimized Battery Charging OFF temporarily
Explore Further
- Replace battery if health is poor
Prevention & Best Practices
Avoid constant 100% charging.