Apple no longer makes batteries for my macbook, but mac forum recommended macsales as a source for a battery. Otherwise, when you change out the battery you need to do a few things here before using the system. Can this work if my model is macbook pro, early 2011. This was taken just after i recalibrated the battery last night. According to coconut battery, my current battery capacity is 96% after 185 cycles see below. I recently replaced my battery for the macbook pro late 2008 model number a1281, i have a weared problem with that system shuts down while connected to power when it is turned on.
While the kensington lock slot appears on the left side of the macbook, it appears on the right side of the macbook pro, right next to the slot loading cddvd drive. This article will teach you to re calibrate the processor to maximize your. Needless to say it wasnt long before the original apple battery was cooked. Nupower batteries for macbook inch unibody late 2008. If the battery in your macbook, macbook air, or macbook pro is fully drained of power, the battery will put itself into a low power state to preserve its ability to charge in the future. Your new battery to achieve its fullest charge capacity. Nupower batteries meet and exceed factory specifications. Extend the life and charge capacity of your mac laptop battery by calibrating the power management system. Honestly, i dont remember that ill remember to do it that often myself, but after seeing my old macbook pro battery barely last an hour these days, ill definitely do it as often as i can. The following are the levels of service battery warnings. Battery for apple macbook aluminum unibody the 2008. Hako for apple macbook pro unibody a22 a1278 laptop.
I need to get a new battery right away for my 15 macbook pro mine has swollen so ive removed it completely. As you can see from the attached screen shot, the battery supposedly is running normally, but not its not really as it is draining super, super fast. You buy yourself a shiny new macbook pro retina, and it comes with a pretty healthy claim on battery life. In order to calibrate the battery, users need to charge it up fully and then let. This battery replaces the original battery found in 15 apple macbook pro a1286 and mb470lla models manufactured in late 2008. Calibrating your macbook or macbook pro battery lifewire. Replacing battery for macbook pro 15 late 20 ifixit kit a1494 duration. We tried to verify suspicions by looking up apples official battery calibration procedure, but they seem to. I tried nvram reset also but no luck, any help on this would be appreciable. I bought my macbook pro in 2008 and used it daily on battery power.
Perfect replacement for any apple macbook unibody late 2008 aluminum. Apple macbook pro 15 late 2008 emc2198 a1260 battery. My mbp7,1 with a higher cpu clock frequency runs cooler in a clamshell mode with external full hd monitor than my late 2008 macbook in normal operation. This battery works only with laptops manufactured in macbook pro 15 a1281 a1286 late 2008. The battery is suffering and frequently shows the service battery message in the battery status menu. Especially, taking into account all those pixels that are being pushed around on that gorgeous display. My previous 6 years old battery could only sustain for 45mins 1hr on a full charge.
Product title new laptop battery for mac book pro inch a1493 a1. I tried googling for answers but it seems that opinions vary with some saying that i no longer need to calibrate the battery. Comparing the macbook pro s 9400m battery life with the previous macbook pro core 2 duo 2. All macbook, macbook pro, and macbook air portables use a battery that has an internal processor designed to maximize battery performance. Apple explains how to do this, but basically it comes down to three steps. I recently replaced the battery of my macbook pro unibody mid 2012 model. After shopping around and researching apples replacement batteries bad idea i decided to order this battery. I have macbook pro about 17 months old bought new summer 2008. It was lasting about 2 hours and was losing time fast so it was time to do it.
Determine battery cycle count for mac notebooks apple. I am happy with the 2power battery i recently bought for my late 2008 inch macbook but it seems that user replaceable battery compartment design is flawed in terms of cooling. Calibrating your macbook macbook pro battery youtube. This apple kb article is a must read for all you macbook and macbook pro owners out there. Apple recommends that you calibrate your macbook battery every month. Without calibration, the battery percentage reading will be incorrect, and your device. How to calibrate a mac laptops power system newertech. Over time the processor in your macbook battery has trouble detecting how much charge is left in the battery. Battery life is a key aspect of a laptop, especially to travelers who dont have easy access to a power outlet. Check your macbooks manufacture date by going to the apple icon and selecting about this mac. Connect your mac notebook to ac power and allow it to charge for at least five minutes. To test the new macbook and macbook pro for battery life, we performed a. Replacement battery for late 2008 macbook pro unibody. Apple macbook inch aluminum late 2008 replacement battery.
Apple macbook pro batteries for sale in stock ebay. Just bought a new unibody late 2008 mbp base model 2. Whether your macbook has a powerhungry retina display or your old battery has simply lost its power, replacing your apple macbook pro battery is just a part of normal maintenance. The calibration procedure depends on the battery being completely discharged, then charged fully in one charge. To doublecheck, you can go to your macbook system settings to see when your macbook was made. Comparing the macbook pros 9400m battery life with the previous macbook pro core 2 duo 2. All newlyinstalled smart batteries should be calibrated as soon as possible. I installed snow leopard last friday, when after the installation, i clicked my battery icon as i was looking through the new os and noticed that it said service battery which i. Macbook pro early 2008 battery health d apple community. I use my mac for about 1012 hours every day, and a good backup is essential.
Do i need to calibrate the battery of my apple community. One of the functions of the batterys internal processor is to estimate the remaining battery life by analyzing the current state of the battery charge and the rate at which power is being consumed. Calibrate your macbook macbook pro once every 12 months to make your battery last longer, do this especially if your macbook is new. Is there a way that i can fit a new 2010 battery in to get better battery life. You can use your battery after it reaches its maximum cycle count, but you might notice a reduction in your battery life. Buy lqm new laptop battery for apple macbook pro 15 a1281 a1286 2008 version, fit mb772 mb772a mb772ja mb772lla. Check your model number and the manufacture date to make sure you order the right battery. The battery is environmentally responsible and is rohs certified to be free of lead, mercury, cadmium, pbbs. Plug in your macbook battery charger after you turn off your laptop.
You may have more life in your stock battery than you think. Late 2008 macbook pro 17inch, early 2008 macbook pro 17inch, 2. Quick fixes for service battery warning on macbook pro. You may also, like me, have noticed over time a pretty sizeable deterioration in your actual battery life. While the replacement of the battery didnt pose any issues, the product itself is flawed. In os x system preferences click on the energy saver preferences. Macbook pro 15inch late 2008 macbook pro inch mid 2012 macbook pro inch late 2011 macbook pro inch early 2011 macbook pro inch mid 2010 macbook pro inch mid 2009 macbook pro preunibody. After you install a new battery in a mac laptop, the next step is to calibrate the power management system. You may want to calibrate your macbook pros battery to help mac os x better gauge its health i have a macbook with an older battery. This brand new apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 replacement battery uses premium quality battery cells that provide higher performance, reliability, and longer life. If your macbook any model is not charging to 100%, it may need to be recalibrated. A1185 a1181 ma561 ma561fea ma561ga ma561ja new laptop battery for apple macbook mid. I have upgraded the ram and hard drive but the biggest issue since i got it was the battery life.
Apples newer macbooks and macbook pros dont go through the same calibration process as its older laptops. Sloda laptop replacement battery for apple macbook pro 15. A1280 battery replacement new laptop battery for apple a1280 a1278 2008 version macbook inch series, compabiel for mb771ga mb467lla mb466lla lipolymer 6cell 45wh. It only takes a couple of steps done in the right order more difficult than it sounds. My previous santa rosa macbook nonpro would recharge pretty quickly.
Needing a new battery is inevitable for any wireless electronic device, including the apple macbook pro. It details the process of calibrating your macbooks battery, which is. The system to accurately display the battery level. Not compatible for laptops macbook pro 15 a21 a1286 late2009, early2010, late2010 version.
It does not, to my knowledge, require a 100% charge before the initial discharge. How to calibrate your macbooks battery for better performance. The macbook pro shares the other features of the macbook including two usb 2. Is it advisable to calibrate the battery on a macbook. This battery and charger are compatible with the late 2008 model of the macbook pro 15 laptop. Macbook pro early 2008 battery health drop after installing snow leopard. According to apple, macbooks, macbook pros, and macbook airs released after mid2009 are precalibrated and dont require calibration. Apple mac laptop batteries macbook battery, macbook pro. Although this service battery on macbook pro is not only for the battery, it can be caused by a lot of different reasons.
Welcome to rmacbook, the community for apple news, rumors, and discussions related to the macbook family if you have a tech question, please check out rapplehelp rules. Apple macbook pro 15 2008 battery laptop battery express. Customer service was very helpful in ensuring that i purchased the right battery. Sloda battery compatible with apple macbook inch a1280 a1278,late2008,version onlyfitting macbook 5,1 a1278 laptop batterylipolymer 10.
This sometimes fixes the bug of not being able to charge up. Like, in the hour and fifteen minute range on a full charge. Macbook pro 17inch earlylate 2008 macbook pro 17inch late 2007 sr macbook pro 17inch core 2 duo macbook pro 17inch core. The most time consuming task is recalibrating the macbook pros processor for best battery charge indications, which should be done regularly with both new and old batteries.
No editorialized link titles use the original articles title when possible. With a renewed battery life, you can listen to music, watch videos, and get more work done between recharges. Interestingly, the 9400m times between the macbook pro models and the macbooks are similar. But when i tried to get an original a1281 battery from either the apple online store or one of the local apple stores, i was told they. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 battery. After shopping around and researching apples replacement batteries bad idea i decided to order this. How to calibrate a mac laptops power management system. I just replaced the battery in my 2011 unibody 15 macbook pro. Ive tried turning everything off, wifi, bluetooth, screen brightness down and turned off the keyboard backlights. Late 2008 macbook pro battery question macrumors forums.
Not compatible for laptops macbook pro 15 a82 a1286 early2011, late2011, mid2012 version. The battery is still reading 96% but its not enough. This battery is tested before shipment and backed by full one year warranty and 30 day satisfaction money back guarantee against defects in material or workmanship. The power calibration process syncs the computers power management system with the battery which allows. Calibrating your macbook battery mac tricks and tips. Apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 replacement battery. New late 2008 unibody mbp battery charging very slowly.
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