I have a late 2008 Macbook Pro that hasn't been used for over a year, that I need to use now because I had to RMA my current laptop. It didn't power on the last time I tried. I just figured the battery was dead from not being used for a while. The charger indicator light would turn on when I plugged it into the laptop, so I thought no big deal. I wanted to replace a fan before using it, so I did that. I didn't run into any problems doing that.
Now, it still will not power on, plus there's no light coming from the indicator when the charger is plugged into the laptop. I don't know if it's just not charging or if there's something else wrong with it. The indicator light on the charger worked before I installed the new fan. Plus, it still gives off a slight vibration and hum when held up to the ear, like it's working. The battery was only a few months old when I stopped using the laptop. It still looks brand new. It's not swollen or anything like that.
I tried resetting the smc, using different HDDs, looking for unattached ribbons and cables, and everything looks like it should. I don't have or know anyone with another charger that is compatible with this Macbook to try that out.
I'd appreciate any ideas. Thanks.
Now, it still will not power on, plus there's no light coming from the indicator when the charger is plugged into the laptop. I don't know if it's just not charging or if there's something else wrong with it. The indicator light on the charger worked before I installed the new fan. Plus, it still gives off a slight vibration and hum when held up to the ear, like it's working. The battery was only a few months old when I stopped using the laptop. It still looks brand new. It's not swollen or anything like that.
I tried resetting the smc, using different HDDs, looking for unattached ribbons and cables, and everything looks like it should. I don't have or know anyone with another charger that is compatible with this Macbook to try that out.
I'd appreciate any ideas. Thanks.
