A dead charge could be a AED-cheap cable or a board-level fault — you can't tell from the light alone. We run the same 4-stage check every time — cable, port, battery, board — free, before quoting a single dirham for repair.
Not-Charging Fault Breakdown
From our Dubai bench data
~40%
Cable / adapter
~30%
Port / connector
~20%
Battery health
~10%
Board / charging IC
The 4 stages we check
Quick answer
A MacBook that won't charge is usually one of four faults, in order of likelihood: the cable/adapter, the physical port, the battery, or a board-level charging chip. Azizi Technologies runs a free 20-40 minute bench check through all four before quoting anything, so you only pay for the actual fault — not a guess.
Free, 20-40 min
Diagnosis
Cable/adapter
Cause #1
Battery health
Cause #3
Same-day
Most fixes
90 days
Warranty
The diagnostic funnel
Stage 1 — cable & adapter
Swap to a known-good charger. If it works, you just saved a repair bill entirely.
Stage 2 — port & pins
Visual and continuity check for bent pins, corrosion or a cracked port housing.
Stage 3 — battery health
Cycle count and voltage read — a degraded pack can look like a charging fault.
Stage 4 — board-level check
Charging-IC and fuse continuity trace if the first three stages come back clean.
When to stop testing it yourself
Three warning signs mean stop DIY-troubleshooting and bring it in the same day.
Heat around the trackpad or bottom case during charging can indicate a swelling cell — a safety issue, not just an inconvenience. Stop charging it and bring it in.
A connection that comes and goes usually means a marginal port or solder joint that will fail completely if you keep forcing the cable at different angles.
If the MacBook is still holding some charge, back up now — a charging fault can progress to a full board failure before a scheduled diagnosis.
FAQ
8 answers mapped to specific symptoms — light colour, angle-dependent charging, 1% stuck battery and more.
Standards and official sources
We align delivery with official guidance where it applies. These are non-competitor sources we use for standards, platform rules and regulatory context.
Azizi Technologies is Dubai's full-stack IT & digital growth partner since 2007. Explore our other services across Dubai and the UAE.
Don't keep guessing with cables
Bring the MacBook and your current charger — having the original cable speeds up stage one of the check considerably.
Get started
Two taps and your email. We reply with a price and a turnaround. Diagnosis is free, and there's no charge if we can't fix it.
4.9 stars from 643 Google reviews. Most enquiries answered within minutes during opening hours.
Read them on GoogleMeet the engineers
Every job is handled by a certified, insured engineer — the same people clients name in our Google reviews.
Senior IT Support Engineer
Shafeeq, named in our Google reviews
Apple-Certified Mac Specialist
Mac repair and micro-soldering bench
Network & Security Lead
Infrastructure and firewall team
Data Recovery Engineer
Class-100 cleanroom lab
Walk in to either Dubai branch - free diagnosis, free customer parking, no appointment needed.
Concord Tower, Office 45, 10th Floor. Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 (Fri break 12:00-14:00). Closed Sunday.
G 58, IT Center Building, 21 21A Street. Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 (Fri break 12:00-14:00). Closed Sunday.
Azizi Technologies
Verified Google reviews
4.9 stars from 643 Google reviews across both Dubai workshops.
“Friendly and easy to transact with. We requested the device and it was delivered to our company the next day, good as new. Will recommend this shop to others.”
Daniel Libarnes
Same-day delivery · Google
“I spilled a whole glass of water on my MacBook and Azizi Technologies fixed it in one day at a great price. It's as good as new.”
Sarah
MacBook water damage · Google
“So helpful and made sure the problem was resolved very quickly. Thanks Usman 😀”
Caroline Reynolds
IT service · Google
“We brought this laptop from another country to try our luck. It wouldn't start anymore - it was dead. Azizi brought it back to life.”
A. E.
Dead laptop revived · Google
“Very accommodating. Look for them down the courtyard corridor on the left. Not cheap but very professional.”
Meghan Moe Beitiks
Onsite repair · Local Guide
“It is a sad thing to say, but they're likely the only trustworthy IT repair store in Dubai. Totally recommend!”
Yusef Dugha
IT repair · Google