Reviews for Rechargeable Battery - 13-inch MacBook (Black)

I have been using the Mid-2007 black MB model for over 4 yrs now. I have over 800 charge cycles on my battery. And holds around 90% of the battery power. I calibrate it every month. I at least use the computer for 12 hrs every day with 100% charge up and discharge.

My exhaust fan stopped working, hence got it replaced. during this recent repair, the service engineer informed me that the battery had started to expand and that it will only last another 200-300 charge cycle effectively meaning 9-12 months with the kind of usage I do. Others have mentioned $129 is steep. In India, the price is INR 8800 ($199). So what should I say about the pricing here. Hope to replace my MB to a MBP or MBA when the battery dies. Otherwise I had no issues with the machine. Have upgraded RAM and runs latest version of SL. Its been a work horse for me.

15 of 18 people found this useful

This is a function of the computer design. It must be. We own a white and a black MacBook bought about the same time. We also own a newer Macbook Pro and an older Macbook Pro 17inch. The latter two computers work like a charm - no failing power cords, no failing batteries.

But the white and black macbooks have been a disaster. I'm replacing the hard drive in the white macbook having already had to replace the one in the black. We replaced both power cords. We've had to have the cases repaired for known defects (cracking) twice. Now I'm needing a third battery with the current one literally dying at the six month mark.

The first battery lasted 3 years and over 1,000 cycles. The second battery died at six months and shows 300 cycles. That's not possible given that I use an iMac for office work and an iPad for traveling. That would literally mean I was charging and discharging the laptop twice a day 7 days a week for 6 months. It's almost as if the replacements were designed to fail before you ever open the box.

At this rate (one power cord, two replacement batteries) I should probably just buy a new computer. But I'm angry. I've been a Mac devotee since the 80's and still have some of the equipment. None of my computers has ever been as poorly built as these - or had as many problems. I wish the black macbooks were covered by the "lemon" law. Worse - we were charged extra for black compared to white.

Come on Apple. Really?

39 of 44 people found this useful

Purchasing a 3rd battery now. 2nd one is only about a year old and will not hold a charge. called support in the past and they try to calibrate the battery but it doesn't work. They wouldn't replace my battery. They should be replaced for free. They need redesigned for old and new Macbooks.

36 of 42 people found this useful

My battery was working perfectly before I left for vacation for two weeks. Now that I'm back, it says replace now even though it sat off and unused the entire time. Not really happy that I have to buy a new battery and I've only had my laptop for two years.

16 of 18 people found this useful

Bought my Black 13" MacBook in August 2008. I love it. Three years almost, now, and it's still going strong. But I'm having the same problem many others are having: the battery is expanding and forcing its way out the bottom of my Mac. It seems to still be holding a charge fine, but for the sake of safety, and to prevent further damage, I'm going to put out for a new battery. Sigh. My wife, a Windows fan, is teasing me, "I thought Macs were perfect..." Alas, no.

22 of 24 people found this useful

I've had my MacBook for little over 3 years. The battery for my MacBook has slowly expanded and bulged out from the bottom of the computer over the last half a year. I looked today and now it split along a seam the internal parts of the battery are now becoming exposed. Guess it is time to replace it. The battery itself still has great life but the case has itself has failed.

33 of 36 people found this useful

After almost 3 years and 125 cycles, my battery started to expend itself. The bottom of the battery almost fall down, its the plastic that cover the battery. The battery working fine, but will have to buy a new one, because I afraid that it can cause damage to the MacBook or catch fire.

25 of 28 people found this useful

I have had my black macbook since Sept. 2008. The battery is still going strong. It used to have a longer life but I still get at least 2 to 3 hours of it. It is good enough for sending emails out at night, but I definitely agree that to have the battery life last longer, it has to be drained almost fully then charged. Makes the battery life last longer. I hope I get more years out of this battery before I need to buy a new one to replace it.

7 of 15 people found this useful

After 670 cycles over three years, this battery is at 88% of capacity - and as I haven't calibrated it in about 2 months, I expect that that number will change slightly upward as it usually does after calibration. I've no complaints with this product and am going to purchase another when the day comes that it's finally necessary. So... Mr./Ms. Apple, DO NOT change this product in any way, it's great the way it is. If you have to charge more keep it the same, it's OK I'll pay it.

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