MacBook Pro (13-inch) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 47
2010-09-14
6. Does battery status indicate
battery charge and ash the
next level 5 times?
Yes User battery charging, check
battery condition.
Go to step 13.
No Flashing rst LED only,
go to step 7.
No battery status LEDs on,
go to step 11.
7. Does battery status indicate a
low battery with a LED ashing
rapidly indicating initial
charging of battery?
Yes Allow user battery to charge
to 1 LED on before checking
battery condition. Go to step
13.
No Go to step 8
8. Test with a known-good
battery. Is battery recognized
and charging?
Yes Replace user battery (P10
not charging or P11 not
recognized).
P10 or
P11
No Go to step 9.
9. Inspect user battery contacts
and battery cable connector
for corrosion or obstructions.
Yes Clear obstructions or replace
the battery if cable is
corroded and recheck.
X03
No Go to step 10.
10. Reseat battery harness at logic
board connector, and retest.
Is battery recognized and
charging?
Yes Issue resolved by cable reseat.
Check battery condition,
go to step 13.
No Replace logic board. M20
11. Battery status LEDs not
working - inspect button stuck
or cable disconnect at logic
board and reset SMC.
Yes LED status now working.
Go to step 3.
No Go to step 12.
12. Remove system battery and
connect and test a known-
good battery status indicator
assembly. Do LEDs indicate a
battery not recognized chase
pattern?
Yes Replace user battery LED
indicator assembly.
Go to step 3.
X03
No Replace logic board. M20
13. Launch System Proler and
look in the Power section. Is
the battery over 300 cycle
counts?
Yes Battery has been consumed,
and user will need to
purchase a replacement.
No Go to step 14.