Questions & Answers for Rechargeable Battery - 17-inch MacBook Pro
Rechargeable Battery - 17-inch MacBook Pro
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To calibrate the battery:
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter and fully charge the MacBook or MacBook Pro battery until the light on the MagSafe connector changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for two hours or longer. You may use your computer during this time as long as the power adapter is plugged in.
Disconnect the power adapter with the computer on and start using it with battery power. When the battery’s charge gets low, you’ll see the low battery warning dialog on the screen.
Continue to keep your computer turned on until it goes to sleep. Save your work and close all applications when the battery’s charge gets low and before the computer goes to sleep.
Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or longer.
Reconnect thepower adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged. You may use your computer during this time.- Answered by Kevin B from Greeley
- Oct 31, 2009
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Will this battery fit in an earlier model of the Macbook Pro mid-2010 17 inch?
Battery Device # ASMB014
MACBOOK PRO bought in May 2010- Asked by Diane C from Santa Cruz
- Apr 4, 2013
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Yes. I ordered one of these for my 2006 MacBook Pro 2.16 Ghz Intel Core Duo, and the one that came is exactly the same part (Model Number A1189, 10.8v, 68Wh) as the original battery that came with my MacBook Pro.
I believe this part is used for all 17-inch MacBook Pros, but if you want peace of mind before ordering, simply check the model details printed on the battery in your MacBook; if it says 'Model Number A1189' (as mentioned above), then it's definitely the same battery as the one advertised here.- Answered by Nigel J
- May 5, 2013
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Does it harm the battery or reduce battery life, to use the AC adaptor for extended periods while the battery is fully charged?
- Asked by David M from Millville
- Oct 27, 2009
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There is no simple answer to your question, unfortunately. Lithium batteries have a naturally decaying capacity, as the battery forms deposits in the reactants that decrease battery capacity and longevity. A number of things will accelerate this, and keeping the battery at full charge is one of those things, so you should use your battery. At the same time, lithium batteries do not handle "deep discharge" or high current draw as well as other chemistries—like NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) or NiCad (nickel-cadmium)—and as a result it is a good idea to be connected to AC power when asking the computer to do anything power intensive.
It's worth reading Apple's recommendations for caring for laptop batteries (go to Apple.com and add /batteries/notebooks.html to the URL or search for it, as I am unable to post a link). In short: Ideally you'll use the battery part of the time and AC power part of the time. If you leave it plugged-in for long periods of time, you should cycle the battery once a month. And if you're storing the battery for 6 months or more, you should store it at about 50% state of charge.
Hope that helps.- Answered by Nicholas H from Plano
- Sep 8, 2010
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how do you measure screen on macbook pro 2007?
measure screen on laptop
- Asked by Justine H
- Mar 28, 2013
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Is there a warranty on this battery?
- Asked by Robert S from Laramie
- Apr 4, 2013
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I found below opinion from other apple forum. It might help you.
MA348LL/A and A1175 are the same thing. MA348LL/A is the Apple part number (aka order number), A1175 is the Model Number of the battery. So, if you order MA348LL/A and actually look at the printing on the battery, you'll see Model A1175 on there.
If you're referring to the batteries available on Amazon, check one of the reviews for the less expensive A1175 item:
When they say 'original' Apple laptop battery they mean that literally. The battery I received had a serial number ending in U7SB - one of the orginal MacBook Pro battery packs manufactured between February 2006 and May 2006. These batteries were found to be defective and are subject to an Apple product recall. Fortunately, with some persuasion, I was able to convince the local Apple store to exchange the battery pack for an updated one. The Apple battery recall website will not validate you for an exchange unless you have a MacBook Pro with an early serial number.
One of the risks of buying batteries from 3rd party vendors is getting old stock. For some things (e.g. a power adapter) that's not much of an issue. But lithium-based batteries have a useful life of 400-500 charge cycles or 3-4 years - whichever comes first. Shelf life counts against that time - there's a continuous chemical reaction occurring in the battery, and buildup of oxidation products - and the latter is actually worse if the battery is not being used. So, if you buy a battery that was made 2 years ago, you can expect to get 1-2 years of use from it (probably closer to 1), not 3-4.
My advice - get the more expensive one, or even pay the extra $10 and buy direct from Apple (it's not necessarily $10 more, since Apple offers free shipping and the 3d party vendors on Amazon who charge less than Apple may charge for shipping).
Hope this helps...- Answered by Yongjin P from Chicago
- Jan 27, 2010
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Where do i purchase a battery for my powerbook G4 (5.6) -of 15 inches? The battery model is A1078 10.8 V Thanks!
- Asked by Rocio C from Lima
- Apr 1, 2013
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What is the warranty on a replacement battery?
- Asked by Casey K from Tampa
- Oct 9, 2009
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1-year on the battery that comes with a new laptop and 90 days on a replacement if not defective.
- Answered by Bill M from Lagrange
- Jan 20, 2010
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charging battery for the first time
How long does the battery needs to be charged for the first time on macbook pro 15.
- Asked by Alam H
- Nov 20, 2009
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Just plug in your ac adapter and use the computer. Ensure the battery if fully charged before using it on battery power and let it drain all the way down before the next charge. From then on, use the battery about once a week till it is all the way down and you are getting those "Save your work now" messages" and let it charge all the way up again. You can use the computer while it is charging. All of this is from the a recent Genius Bar appointment where they told me my battery was failing for lack of use and that it had a very low number of cycles on it and that was not good for it.
- Answered by Jeffery S from Denton
- Oct 11, 2010
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Is it compatible with a 17" macbook pro of 2011?
- Asked by Bhushan S from Salisbury
- Jan 29, 2013
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Absolutely not...look at the installation instructions...this battery installs in a hole in the bottom of older macbook pros...there is NO hole in the bottom of a 2011 macbook pro....
- Answered by D A Steve G from Miramonte
- Feb 19, 2013
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Which Battery do I need for the 15 inch Mac Book Pro 2.0 with serial number W862201YVWY
- Asked by Richard A from Coral Gables
- Mar 6, 2013
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does this battery replace model A1179
will this new battery work for a late 2007 macbook pro with battery model A1179?
- Asked by Tom E. D from Amelia Island
- Mar 4, 2013
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how long does a battery last on a macbook (aluminium)
- Asked by Michelle S from Sudbury
- Dec 26, 2009
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Realistically this battery will last around 3 hours as long as there is not heavy usage of the CPU or GPU. So as long as you are doing basic things like e-mail, web surfing, etc you should get decent life out of it. Also turning down brightness, running only 1 program at a time, and turning off bluetooth will all help preserve battery life. Also running it in cycles and using a battery keeper program will help to extend the life. I am a photographer and if I am doing light photo editing I can pull 2-4 hours out of this battery as long as I adhere to the aforementioned guidelines.
- Answered by Michael S from Paramus
- May 25, 2011
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is the battery covered under apple care?
- Asked by Anthony O from Ojai
- May 19, 2010
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I have a 15 in. Macboook 1.5 GH, G4, the battery which came with the computer is about 6yrs old. Can i get a new battery for this computer?
- Asked by Eugene S from Middle Village
- Dec 13, 2012
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Can both the MA348LL/A be used in a MacBook pro 15, where it replaces the A1175 ?
- Asked by Sarah E from Arlington
- Jan 5, 2010
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I found below opinion from a apple-forum. It might help you.
MA348LL/A and A1175 are the same thing. MA348LL/A is the Apple part number (aka order number), A1175 is the Model Number of the battery. So, if you order MA348LL/A and actually look at the printing on the battery, you'll see Model A1175 on there.
If you're referring to the batteries available on Amazon, check one of the reviews for the less expensive A1175 item:
When they say 'original' Apple laptop battery they mean that literally. The battery I received had a serial number ending in U7SB - one of the orginal MacBook Pro battery packs manufactured between February 2006 and May 2006. These batteries were found to be defective and are subject to an Apple product recall. Fortunately, with some persuasion, I was able to convince the local Apple store to exchange the battery pack for an updated one. The Apple battery recall website will not validate you for an exchange unless you have a MacBook Pro with an early serial number.
One of the risks of buying batteries from 3rd party vendors is getting old stock. For some things (e.g. a power adapter) that's not much of an issue. But lithium-based batteries have a useful life of 400-500 charge cycles or 3-4 years - whichever comes first. Shelf life counts against that time - there's a continuous chemical reaction occurring in the battery, and buildup of oxidation products - and the latter is actually worse if the battery is not being used. So, if you buy a battery that was made 2 years ago, you can expect to get 1-2 years of use from it (probably closer to 1), not 3-4.
My advice - get the more expensive one, or even pay the extra $10 and buy direct from Apple (it's not necessarily $10 more, since Apple offers free shipping and the 3d party vendors on Amazon who charge less than Apple may charge for shipping).
Hope this helps...- Answered by Yongjin P from Chicago
- Jan 27, 2010
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are the batteries the same for the 15 inch and the 17 inch macbook pro
- Asked by Terry C from Lacombe
- Mar 13, 2011
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I have a 2006 15-inch MacBook Pro with a battery Model No. A1175 -- will this replacement battery work?
- Asked by Patricio E from Sunny Isles Beach
- Nov 23, 2011
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In short, Yes, this battery will replace a battery No. A1175.
This is from another apple forum:
MA348LL/A and A1175 are the same thing. MA348LL/A is the Apple part number (aka order number), A1175 is the Model Number of the battery. So, if you order MA348LL/A and actually look at the printing on the battery, you'll see Model A1175 on there.- Answered by Scott M from New York
- Feb 20, 2012
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