Why does my phone only charge when powered off?
Also check that GPS location is off or power save, Bluetooth is off and do not use power hungry games or apps while charging.Use always a beefy and short cable. The shorter and beefier the cable, the more the copper. This will make angry pixies dancing happily (let more current flow to your battery)Does your phone starts charging and stops while you move it? Maybe the phone charging port, or the cable prongs or the cable itself are damaged.To quickly and cheaply diagnose thisTry both a different cable and chargerDo not use power hungry features and apps while chargingCheck temperaturesIf phone or charger gets slightly warm, it's okay. If they get really warm, something isn't going really good. If any part of the system gets clearly hot - unplug and have it checked. Something is going utterly wrong.
How do I fix a blurry/purple screen on iPhone 5? What is wrong?
That issue is usually caused by either a severe drop that damaged or loosened and internal connections, or the screen was replaced by a third party display of low quality. Try sticking a sticky note to the front of your phone. If it sticks, you have a third party display and were likely ripped off by a repair shop or whoever sold you the phone. If it's a genuine display, take it to the Apple Store and they'll take a look at it. They can reseat all the connections and that may be all it takes to fix it.
Will an iPhone turn on without a battery?
Short answer , no . The power delivery circuit has the battery as the source of power , even when plugged in from what I gather . So even when you plug it in it draws the power from the battery . The charger should provide enough power to overcome this but sometimes they don't , like playing a heavy game on a laptop while its plugged in . The charger is rated at say 39 watt but the computer is wanting 42 watt , it will slowly discharge the battery even though it’s being charged . I have seen this on numerous laptops were the laptop can pull more juice than the provided power supply can give , cell phones are no different . Some devices can operate without the battery but to my experience it was because the charger was overpowering enough to bypass the circuit and the device doesn't know there wasn't a battery ( older devices ).
My MacBook Pro won't turn on. The light on the charger flashes orange/green. What should I do?
"Flashing Amber and Green" is universal Apple-talk for something ain't right here. With your MagSafe charger doing that, it means something is preventing the charger from doing what it is supposed to do… which could be several things, none of which are going to make you happy.Damaged MagSafe Cable. This is the best-case scenario, as a replacement is around $80. (Yeah, that's the best-case scenario)Damaged MagSafe Interface. The component on the computer that connects to the MagSafe cable could be damaged, and the cable cannot charge the computer which causes the error.Damaged Battery. The battery may be damaged, or outlived its lifespan. Usually, however, the computer can still be powered and run via power supply in that case but the battery just won't hold a charge. Check the charge level with the button that illuminates the LEDs on the computer to show charge level, if your model has them.Damaged Logic Board. Ouch, this one is going to put a dent in your wallet without AppleCare. Your Logic Board (Apple's term for a motherboard) could be fried -- possibly due to a power surge or other anomaly -- and will need to be replaced.There are plenty of other things it could be too. If you're extremely lucky, it's a software or firmware glitch that can be fixed simply by resetting the SMB. Take your computer in to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, and have the, diagnose the issue; make sure you're prepared for bad news, and have the means to pay a few hundred dollars if necessary.If you're like me, and your computer fails while under AppleCare, it'll be an amazing feeling to know its all free. If not… well, I don't wish that feeling upon anyone.
What does the orange light on a MacBook charger mean?
What does the orange light on a MacBook charger mean?It means that the self-destruct sequence has been initiated! RUN WHILE YOU CAN!Nah - just kidding, unless it’s also ticking loudly. Then run for it.Normally the orange light just means that it’s charging and that the battery is not yet full. When it’s full, the light turns green.If your charging light stays orange and never turns green, this could indicate a problem with a battery that is unable to hold a charge. An incontinent battery, so to speak. You could try to ask Apple nicely if they can replace it, but they would probably prefer if you spent a crate full of money to buy a new device.