MacBook Pro 15" battery dead
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Rollin said:
It might not even be the battery that's the problem.
The guy in our local computer shop opened it up, you could see one cell was all swollen and fat. He took the number off the battery, ordered an Apple replacement, but they still, apparently, sent him the wrong one.
I shall deal with a proper Apple dealer, get it done properly.
King Herald said:
The guy in our local computer shop opened it up, you could see one cell was all swollen and fat.
He took the number off the battery, ordered an Apple replacement, but they still, apparently, sent him the wrong one.
I shall deal with a proper Apple dealer, get it done properly.
That's what I would do, no point spending ££££ then letting somebody "fix it" for ££He took the number off the battery, ordered an Apple replacement, but they still, apparently, sent him the wrong one.
I shall deal with a proper Apple dealer, get it done properly.
Unfortunately Apple wont deal with my 2010 "vintage" MBP now so I bought a battery myself.
AJB88 said:
That's what I would do, no point spending ££££ then letting somebody "fix it" for ££
Unfortunately Apple wont deal with my 2010 "vintage" MBP now so I bought a battery myself.
Hmm, at least those were relatively straightforward.Unfortunately Apple wont deal with my 2010 "vintage" MBP now so I bought a battery myself.
Can't wait 'till all that glued/soldered down throwaway junk they sell now becomes "vintage".
PS: That's not a dig at Apple solely, before any fanboy throws his purse at me.
Yeh, I'm using my missus Galaxy S7 Edge at the moment as she now has a Note 8 and Google have refunded me for my Nexus 6P and my new Pixel XL 2 isn't being delivered till next month.
She dropped it a few months ago so the front and rear is cracked, thought I would buy a new front and back and do a DIY job on it. Read the guide and decided not to.
She dropped it a few months ago so the front and rear is cracked, thought I would buy a new front and back and do a DIY job on it. Read the guide and decided not to.
So, took it into a proper Apple dealer, paid the £50 fee for inspection...... and they came back today telling us it needs a battery as well as a new logic board, or some such part.
£800
It simply ain't gonna happen.
So, best lap top under £500 ?? Something with an i5 chip, or so I have been told is best.
£800
It simply ain't gonna happen.
So, best lap top under £500 ?? Something with an i5 chip, or so I have been told is best.
Edited by King Herald on Tuesday 7th November 16:31
King Herald said:
So, took it into a proper Apple dealer
Was it an Apple approved dealer or an Apple shop? I didn't think Apple shop/genius bars charged for running diagnostics.It's a shame it was purchased abroad and not in the UK as you may have had a strong case under UK consumer law.
tim0409 said:
King Herald said:
So, took it into a proper Apple dealer
Was it an Apple approved dealer or an Apple shop? I didn't think Apple shop/genius bars charged for running diagnostics.It's a shame it was purchased abroad and not in the UK as you may have had a strong case under UK consumer law.
I called the Apple support number, they phoned me back, booked an appointment in Telford, Stormfront the place is called. They booked it in, sent it off, filled out papers, charged me £50 fee, and they phoned me again today to say it is fubared.
https://www.stormfront.co.uk/
Edited by King Herald on Tuesday 7th November 20:10
King Herald said:
tim0409 said:
King Herald said:
So, took it into a proper Apple dealer
Was it an Apple approved dealer or an Apple shop? I didn't think Apple shop/genius bars charged for running diagnostics.It's a shame it was purchased abroad and not in the UK as you may have had a strong case under UK consumer law.
I called the Apple support number, they phoned me back, booked an appointment in Telford, Stormfront the place is called. They booked it in, sent it off, filled out papers, charged me £50 fee, and they phoned me again today to say it is fubared.
https://www.stormfront.co.uk/
Edited by King Herald on Tuesday 7th November 20:10
Is it working at all - if it's plugged into the mains?
If so, download Coconutbattery - http://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery and see what it says about the battery.
If so, download Coconutbattery - http://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery and see what it says about the battery.
tim0409 said:
I would try the "genius bar" at an Apple Store rather than an authorised repairer; they have much more latitude.
I have no idea what a “Genius Bar” is, and I apparently don’t have any idea how to find a genuine Apple Store. Apple themselves sent me to this place, Then this place sent the MacBook off to Apple technicians. Or so I was told.....Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff