MacBook problems in 2019, Apple shipped an estimated 17.68 million Macs worldwide, making the MacBook one of the biggest selling PCs of the year. It’s easy to see why the Mac is so popular among PC users, given how powerful the machine is.
No matter what you want to do with your Mac, you can almost always be certain that it will work. You hardly ever need to spend time dealing with bloatware, viruses, or driver updates.
On rare occasions, however, glitches do occur. In this post, we outline some of these issues and how to go about fixing MacBook problems at home.
Read on to learn more.
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MacBook Not Turning On
There are several reasons why your MacBook’s screen could turn blank. Start by checking whether the entire Mac is turned off or it’s just the screen.
If you still hear sound coming from the laptop, see the Caps Lock key lighting up, or hear a chiming sound when you press the Power button, then the screen may have a problem. In this case, you may want to let an expert deal with the issue.
In case the Mac is turned off and doesn’t turn on, it could be that you have power issues. Start by checking whether the battery has charge. If your MacBook’s power cord isn’t charging your laptop, try a different power cord.
You could also disconnect everything from your Mac, including mobile devices and the mouse. If this doesn’t fix the problem, reset your laptop by pressing the Power button for 10 seconds. Press the power button again and see whether your laptop comes on.
Sometimes, a MacBook that needs a new upgrade can freeze the PC altogether. If you recently added memory or some other internal or external capabilities, try running a system diagnostic. Removing new upgrades can also help reset the entire system.
The Battery Isn’t Charging
This is one of the MacBook issues whose fix is quite simple. A common reason why your Mac’s battery may not be charging is a problematic adapter and charging table.
If you use a MagSafe 2 connector, know that it won’t work with an L-style or a T-style adapter. You’ll need a MagSafe charger to be able to charge your battery with such adapters.
However, if you already have the right cable for your MacBook, but it’s still not working, inspect the adapter cable and port for damages. Try another electrical outlet to make sure you have power. Another way to fix the problem is to unplug the adapter for half a minute and plug it back.
The Battery Is Draining Faster Than Usual
Your MacBook’s battery should last up to 11 hours, depending on the Mac you use. If the battery seems to be draining too quickly, you have a problem.
Start by checking for updates on your laptop. From the Apple menu, select App Store, and apply all updates. Next, restart your Mac and see if this fixes the problem.
Some applications on your Mac can also drain the battery quicker than usual. Click on your Mac’s battery icon and go through the list of applications that are currently running. Shut any application that you’re not using to preserve your battery.
For those who own older Macs, resetting the SMC can help troubleshoot the problem. Start by shutting down the laptop. Next, press and hold Shift + Option + Control + Power 10 seconds.
Your Mac Is Overheating
The first reason you Mac could be overheating is an unexpected application running in the background. Go to Utilities and click CPU to find out the amount of CPU time and power your apps are using. If you see anything abnormal in the CPU percentage, select it and shut it down.
If everything in your CPU time seems okay, then chances are your Mac’s fans have a problem. Run an Apple Diagnostics and shut down your Mac fully. Next, restart the laptop and press hold the D key to start diagnostics again.
Your Mac Has No Volume
Trying to play something on your Mac and getting no sound can be frustrating. Check whether you have muted the volume and unmute it. Next, turn up the volume.
If the fixes above don’t work, then consider using a different app. It could be that the sound is playing perfectly in iTunes but not in Safari because it’s turned off in Safari.
Other at-home MacBook fixes for sound issues include turning the laptop off and on again and updating your software. Check your ports too and disconnect anything plugged into your computer.
Interface Lag
UI lags are not uncommon in some Macs, such as the MacBook Air. You may notice that graphics and animations are choppy when you try to open apps or resize windows. Turning off your Mac and then back on can help fix this problem.
Another thing you can do to fix interface lag is to apply the necessary updates. Go to System Preferences and select Software Update.
The Webcam Is Not Working
If you see your MacBook pro camera not working, don’t rush to assume that there’s a serious hardware issue that requires service. There are many possible reasons this may be happening.
Start by checking which application is currently using the camera. Only one app can use the webcam at a time. It could be that the application you want to use the camera with is being denied access to the webcam by another Mac app that’s using it currently.
What if you’re not sure which app might be utilizing your camera? The best solution is to save your work, close all open apps, and restart your computer. Once your computer comes back on, check whether your webcam is now functioning normally.
Fixing MacBook Problems Doesn’t Need to Be Difficult
All laptops experience certain glitches from time to time, and the Mac is no exception. Fortunately, fixing MacBook problems is something you can do at home. Of course, you can always contact an Apple representative or seek professional repair when the fixes we proposed above fail.
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