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How to Speed Up a Slow Running Macbook?

Author: Akash Desai
by Akash Desai
Posted: Apr 14, 2020

The problems that are faced at the time of startup are the most common problems that are found now days. This happens when the adaptor of the laptop fails and battery isn’t left with enough charge. In order to stay on the safer side, it is essential that you fix all the issues that are related to adapter. The laptop startup issues are also due to the factor that there are damaged driver files.

AC adapter provides much needed power so that laptop can be operated successfully. But when the adapter fails to work, the battery doesn’t get charged properly and if there’s no adequate charge left then it’s impossible to operate on your laptop. The main reason behind malfunctioning of your adapter is the faulty adapter. Here are some of the symptoms that contribute to the faulty adapter.

Some of the important ones are:

  • Adapter not being able to charge the battery
  • Adapter not being able to switch on the laptop
  • Lights or LEDs don’t illuminate
  • Adapter LED is off
  • AC adapter cannot be determined

What to do for getting rid of startup issues?

First of all check if the adapter is plugged into the wall outlet and then look at the adapter light being turned on. If the light of the adapter isn’t blinking, then it could be one of the reasons for shutting down of the laptop. Then check at the wall outlet. Then go for checking the brick connection as well as the output voltages with a voltmeter.

For getting rid of the startup issues, you can follow the below mentioned steps:

  • The power connector of the laptop is directly connected to the motherboard via the solder points. If one of the solder points are broken or it is damaged, then it can prevent the laptop from getting adequate power from the adapter.
  • For fixing up this issue of Macbook, all you need to do is to replace the power connector by visiting Macbook repair center Mumbai so as to solder the power connector.
  • One of the reasons would be there would be too much of power in the AC adapter, due to which the Macbook isn't starting up or running slow.
  • Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet and check for the cables.
  • Ensure the fact that the pin is inside the plug or the adapter port isn't broken, bent or damaged.
  • Along with the faulty adapter, the startup errors can happen due to the registry being corrupted.

Besides adapter being faulty, what should you do for speeding up the slow Macbook?

Apart from taking all the necessary actions for fixing all the Mac issues that are related to adapter, still if you find that your system is experiencing the slow startup issues or is running slow, then here are some of the tips that you should follow. So, here you go!

  • Close all the applications and restart your computer again. This would clear all the background memory of the applications that are running in the background and it would give your system a break.
  • If you’re using the applications that are occupying the memory like Chrome, then stop using them and use the applications provided by Apple.
  • Next thing you can do is to upgrade your internet or add a wireless access point which will give it a big speed boost.
  • If your Macbook is of old version, and still contains hard drive, then replace hard drive with a solid state drive. Also, you can update your hardware if there’s a need.
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Akash here. I am professional blogger and writer. Loves to write on various topics such as tech, lifestyle items and viral news.

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