MacBook Battery Problem

[themanhere10]

Hello,

I have a basic 13" macbook I got back in 2006. The battery only lasts about an hour, if that and the computer overheats fairly easily. The battery spec's are:

Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 1935
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 1928
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 12411
Cycle Count: 210

Battery Health (from istat) 79% (it said 38% a few minuets ago)
Cycle Count: 210

Are these numbers on par for what I should be at? Will apple replace the battery under the 3 year protection plan I got with the computer?


Thanks for your help guys!

[doubleohseven]

Those numbers don't sound right. Your full charge is 1935, mine's 5074. The charge should not drop that significant in only a couple of years. Thankfully, because you have AppleCare, it should be replaced free of charge.

[themanhere10]

I went to a mac store and the "genius" said that batteries are not covered. Is this a lie?

[scienide09]

Typically batteries fall under normal wear and tear, and aren't covered.

However, Apple recognize that batteries should keep at least 80% capacity when under 300 cycles.

Battery Lifespan
A properly maintained Apple notebook battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 300 full charge and discharge cycles. You may choose to replace your battery when it no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs.
from http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

Users on this forum have had them replaced under AppleCare when they fail to meet this benchmark. It's worth calling Apple directly.

[themanhere10]

Thanks for the info.

Mine is already at 79% at only 2210 cycles. I wonder if they would understand that by 300 cycles it would be well below the 80% desired.

Do you guys think they will be that understanding?

[mikalh78]

so i used coconut battery to see my charge and info.
current battery capacity 4080 mAh
original battery capacity 4100 mAh.
is this normal?
as well have you guys noticed that your F keys are slanted??

[eman]

Apple macbook batteries are covered by Apple for two years from the date of purchase and here (http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/) is the documentation.
Call Applecare right away for replacement if you qualify..

[themanhere10]

now the details for my battery are:

attery Information:

Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 3961
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 3800
Amperage (mA): -649
Voltage (mV): 11821
Cycle Count: 210


Why would tthe full charge capacity change like that?

[themanhere10]

Can anyone think of any reason this would change so much?