MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

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  • henrysin44
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2013
    • 109
    • United States

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    MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

    Recently my MBP stopped charging, it was still running so I tried my dads charger that works, didn't work for me. I tried a smc reset and still it didn't work.
    I have salvaged and fixed 18 TVs (1 DLP), 22 LCD monitors, 8 stereos, network stuff, and more laptops and computers than i can count.

    Service Menu/Factory Reset Codes for TVs
    http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809
  • tswartfiguer
    New Member
    • Dec 2013
    • 3
    • USA

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    Re: MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

    I have the same problem with my MBP 2011. I have tested the fuses and stuff on the logic board with a multi-meter and I get 16v at the battery plug so I am not sure why the battery isn't getting charged. I have tied all the resets and normal fixes and nothing has worked so far. The computer boots up fine if I charge the battery in a deferent macbook and then put it back into this one.

    The unit was water damaged when I bought it so there has to be a bad cap or a fuse or something on the board somewhere.

    Does anyone know where to find a schematic for th charging circuit? I know apple tries their hardest to hide these but I am hoping to find someone that has made a generic one to show other people where the power flows.

    Thanks in advance for anyones help.

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    • henrysin44
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2013
      • 109
      • United States

      #3
      Re: MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

      Originally posted by tswartfiguer
      I have the same problem with my MBP 2011. I have tested the fuses and stuff on the logic board with a multi-meter and I get 16v at the battery plug so I am not sure why the battery isn't getting charged. I have tied all the resets and normal fixes and nothing has worked so far. The computer boots up fine if I charge the battery in a deferent macbook and then put it back into this one.

      The unit was water damaged when I bought it so there has to be a bad cap or a fuse or something on the board somewhere.

      Does anyone know where to find a schematic for th charging circuit? I know apple tries their hardest to hide these but I am hoping to find someone that has made a generic one to show other people where the power flows.

      Thanks in advance for anyones help.
      I fixed my problem, you need to get a charging circuit for the model of your MacBook, about $10-$20 on eBay only.
      I have salvaged and fixed 18 TVs (1 DLP), 22 LCD monitors, 8 stereos, network stuff, and more laptops and computers than i can count.

      Service Menu/Factory Reset Codes for TVs
      http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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      • tswartfiguer
        New Member
        • Dec 2013
        • 3
        • USA

        #4
        Re: MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

        Ok so I found the charging IC circuit you were referring to.

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-NEW-ISL62...item35b6b9bde0

        I did some testing with my multi-meter around th chip and in 3 spots I get the full 16v reading. But on the other side of the IC circuit I only get 3 to 5v reading and in 2 other spots I get 12v. This is a water damage unit should I try to reflow the chip before I order a new one. Maybe a few solder joints are cold and that is what is causing the lack of conductivity. Tell me what you think before I go ahead and give it a try. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I can't find a good schematic to go off for proper readings.

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        • henrysin44
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2013
          • 109
          • United States

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          Re: MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

          Wouldn't hurt to try
          I have salvaged and fixed 18 TVs (1 DLP), 22 LCD monitors, 8 stereos, network stuff, and more laptops and computers than i can count.

          Service Menu/Factory Reset Codes for TVs
          http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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          • tswartfiguer
            New Member
            • Dec 2013
            • 3
            • USA

            #6
            Re: MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

            should I just reflow that or are there adjacent items I should include?

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            • dj_ricoh
              Badcaps Legend
              • Jan 2013
              • 2073
              • uk

              #7
              Re: MacBook Pro 13" power problem (late 2011)

              Originally posted by tswartfiguer
              should I just reflow that or are there adjacent items I should include?
              you need to take it down and replace the solder
              Just cook it! It's already broken.

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