Macbook Pro battery issue
Jun 9, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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Macbook Pro battery issue
My laptop's battery is draining really quickly these days. At least 50% faster than it usually does. It's an aluminum macbook pro. I haven't changed anything, maybe using PS a bit more these days, but nothing significant.
Any ideas? Simba?
Any ideas? Simba?
Jun 9, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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It's taking a shit, time for a new battery. Mine did the same thing.
Sometimes you'll even see the percentage drop down to like 5 to 6 and then jump up to mid 20s or more.
Luckily for me, my friend who poured water all over his MBP and destroyed it gave me his fairly fresh battery.
Sometimes you'll even see the percentage drop down to like 5 to 6 and then jump up to mid 20s or more.
Luckily for me, my friend who poured water all over his MBP and destroyed it gave me his fairly fresh battery.
Jun 9, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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If it's only six months old, it's highly unlikely you've exhausted the cell's cycles.
Click the battery icon on your task bar-- does it say "service battery"?
It's possible you got a problem cell. Stop by an Apple store with the battery and they can check it out for you and replace it if necessary. If it's only six months old it should be warrantied.
Click the battery icon on your task bar-- does it say "service battery"?
It's possible you got a problem cell. Stop by an Apple store with the battery and they can check it out for you and replace it if necessary. If it's only six months old it should be warrantied.
Jun 9, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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If it's only six months old, it's highly unlikely you've exhausted the cell's cycles.
Click the battery icon on your task bar-- does it say "service battery"?
It's possible you got a problem cell. Stop by an Apple store with the battery and they can check it out for you and replace it if necessary. If it's only six months old it should be warrantied.
Click the battery icon on your task bar-- does it say "service battery"?
It's possible you got a problem cell. Stop by an Apple store with the battery and they can check it out for you and replace it if necessary. If it's only six months old it should be warrantied.
