Macbook A1398 Will Run on a PSU but on a Charger/Battery

Instafixx

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Hello,
Macbook A1398 820-3323/ This device came without the ssd . No Response when put on charger or off battery. Magsafe light is there.
When connected to a PSU to check current draw the machine boots and gives the question mark sign.

No Corrosion on the board

PPBUS and PP3V42 all ok
 
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2informaticos

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I suppose the board is 820-3332.

The mentioned symptom looks like input lekage problem.
But in such case, original charger shouldn't get light.

What is exact PPBUS_G3H voltage?
Do you get 3V3_S5?
 

2informaticos

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Then the problem is not leakage related.

Be aware, this machine requires 85W charger, if battery doesn't hold any charge; or is not properly recognized.
Turns on in SMC bypass mode?
 
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