Apple Recalls 1.8 Million Batteries - Page 3

nydoofus · Aug 24, 2006, 02:07 PM

Apple PR release link

http://www.prnewswire.com/news/index...04421452&EDATE

flyfish29 · Aug 24, 2006, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by durvivor

Crossing my fingers I have an unsafe battery...

Yeah, you better be crossing your legs if you do!

Compile 'em all · Aug 24, 2006, 02:10 PM

Dang, my G4 Powerbook battery doesn't qualify

. The battery's serial number starts with W.

jholzner · Aug 24, 2006, 02:11 PM

My roommate, sister and a good friend all have 12" powerbooks. I've called my sister and friend to let them know. I was home over lunch when this news broke and so I pulled the battery out of my roommates powerbook and it falls withing the SN range being recalled. This, for him, is actually a GOOD thing. His Powerbook battery is at 52% after only one year of ownership and 177 load cycles. Now it looks like he'll be getting a free battery from Apple. He never had a problem with it but free is free.

bwilfong · Aug 24, 2006, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nydoofus

Just to clarify, there are TWO battery recalls, one from a while ago, and one announced today.

The one announced today is located here

https://support.apple.com/ibook_powe...nge/index.html

The previous one is located here

https://depot.info.apple.com/batteryexchange/index.html

Do not confuse the two!!!

So why is the other, older recall now missing from the page! It just makes the Apple site look stupid.

drewyboy · Aug 24, 2006, 02:13 PM

*Cue Price is Right music*
Come on down, you're the next contestant on the Price is Right...
(me)... I'M A WINNER, I'M A WINNER!!! NEW BATTERY!!!!

mdntcallr · Aug 24, 2006, 02:14 PM

there goes some of sony's good brand quality image.

one the good side. I once had to swap out a battery from apple before.

it was quick and easy. honestly i am a power user, travel tons.

could use a new fresh pair of batteries anyway. i am checking to see if any of my 3 are swapable.

hey not a bad thing. this is preventative. my batteries have been fine, aside from losing life after tons of charges.

Dustintendo · Aug 24, 2006, 02:15 PM

is anyone else having a problem validating thier battery? mine falls within the 6c rance and its saying its not eligible

Dr.Gargoyle · Aug 24, 2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGary

All my PB batteries are A1148. Crap.

My A1061 too... damn

nydoofus · Aug 24, 2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustintendo

is anyone else having a problem validating thier battery? mine falls within the 6c rance and its saying its not eligible

Mine is in the range as well and won't validate. I think we crashed their server

OnceUGoMac · Aug 24, 2006, 02:17 PM

Looks like I get to send mine back. I'm actually not upset, I get a brand new battery! Hoorah!

gallagb · Aug 24, 2006, 02:17 PM

4-6 weeks

i'm happy
new battery ordered

AlmightyG5 · Aug 24, 2006, 02:18 PM

What are the serials that are affected? The Apple link is down....

Rower_CPU · Aug 24, 2006, 02:19 PM

sierra oscar - check your Private Messages!

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flyfish29 · Aug 24, 2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gallagb

4-6 weeks

i'm happy
new battery ordered

I can't find out what number I call to get my new battery- what is it?????

scratch that- I found it, but not it is too busy to take my call and disconnected me and links all are broken right now too- I guess you can do it online as well- but can't get it to load.

mdntcallr · Aug 24, 2006, 02:20 PM

there goes some of sony's good brand quality image.

one the good side. I once had to swap out a battery from apple before.

it was quick and easy. honestly i am a power user, travel tons.

could use a new fresh pair of batteries anyway. i am checking to see if any of my 3 are swapable.

hey not a bad thing. this is preventative. my batteries have been fine, aside from losing life after tons of charges.

mostman · Aug 24, 2006, 02:20 PM

My 12" PB falls withing the 3K range (3K514) and wont validate.

The whole number is 3K5148QGR....

I wonder if the 8 makes a difference?

-Mike

nydoofus · Aug 24, 2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlmightyG5

What are the serials that are affected? The Apple link is down....

Code:

Computer model name     Battery model number    Battery serial numbers

12-inch iBook G4                A1061           3K429 through 3K611
                                                6C510 through 6C626

12-inch PowerBook G4            A1079           ZZ411 through ZZ427
                                                3K428 through 3K611
                                                3K425 through 3K601

15-inch PowerBook G4       A1078 and A1148      6N530 through 6N551
                                                       6N601

mdntcallr · Aug 24, 2006, 02:21 PM

Heh, after checking all of my batteries are fine. darn! (or good)

was sort of hoping to get a free update on the battery. but to be honest. would be a waste of time, as i will probably buy one of the new macbook pro's soon.

whenever the new models are released.

AlmightyG5 · Aug 24, 2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mostman

My 12" PB falls withing the 3K range (3K514) and wont validate.

The whole number is 3K5148QGR....

I wonder if the 8 makes a difference?

-Mike

Wheres the link to see if I'm affected. The Apple link doesnt work. AAARGGH!

MrFrankly · Aug 24, 2006, 02:22 PM

Getting a new one too...shame that the Apple site is pretty much crashing under the load...

Actually now I took it out I notice a minor bump in the battery. I wonder if it's just a small little screw or a slightly inflated (about to explode) battery.

bbarnhart · Aug 24, 2006, 02:22 PM

Bummer - 14" iBook is not affected. No new battery for me.

nbs2 · 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlmightyG5

What are the serials that are affected? The Apple link is down....

From the Consumer Products Safety Commission Press Release:

Computer model name
Battery model number
Battery serial numbers

12-inch iBook G4
A1061
ZZ338 through ZZ427; 3K429 through 3K611; 6C510 through 6C626

12-inch PowerBook G4
A1079
ZZ338 through ZZ427; 3K429 through 3K611

15-inch PowerBook G4
A1078; A1148
3K425 through 3K601; 6N530 through 6N551; 6N601

Warbrain · Aug 24, 2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbarnhart

Bummer - 14" iBook is not affected. No new battery for me.

My thoughts exactly. Makes me wonder why the 14" iBook isn't affected.

SpaceMagic · Aug 24, 2006, 02:25 PM

Mine IS affected but the site is down! So annoying!

Kinda happy though, my battery isn't going that strong anymore.. coconutbattery reports 85%

Aug 24, 2006, 02:11 PM	#54
jholzner macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL	My roommate, sister and a good friend all have 12" powerbooks. I've called my sister and friend to let them know. I was home over lunch when this news broke and so I pulled the battery out of my roommates powerbook and it falls withing the SN range being recalled. This, for him, is actually a GOOD thing. His Powerbook battery is at 52% after only one year of ownership and 177 load cycles. Now it looks like he'll be getting a free battery from Apple. He never had a problem with it but free is free. __________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -Terry Pratchett. http://homepage.mac.com/jholzner

Aug 24, 2006, 02:14 PM	#57
mdntcallr macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA	there goes some of sony's good brand quality image. one the good side. I once had to swap out a battery from apple before. it was quick and easy. honestly i am a power user, travel tons. could use a new fresh pair of batteries anyway. i am checking to see if any of my 3 are swapable. hey not a bad thing. this is preventative. my batteries have been fine, aside from losing life after tons of charges. __________________ "Bite my Shiny Metal Ass!" Bender (Futurama)

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Aug 24, 2006, 02:20 PM	#66
mdntcallr macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA	there goes some of sony's good brand quality image. one the good side. I once had to swap out a battery from apple before. it was quick and easy. honestly i am a power user, travel tons. could use a new fresh pair of batteries anyway. i am checking to see if any of my 3 are swapable. hey not a bad thing. this is preventative. my batteries have been fine, aside from losing life after tons of charges. __________________ "Bite my Shiny Metal Ass!" Bender (Futurama)

Aug 24, 2006, 02:21 PM	#69
mdntcallr macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Heh, after checking all of my batteries are fine. darn! (or good) was sort of hoping to get a free update on the battery. but to be honest. would be a waste of time, as i will probably buy one of the new macbook pro's soon. whenever the new models are released. __________________ "Bite my Shiny Metal Ass!" Bender (Futurama)

Aug 24, 2006, 02:07 PM	#51
nydoofus macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2003	Apple PR release link http://www.prnewswire.com/news/index...04421452&EDATE

Aug 24, 2006, 02:10 PM	#53
Compile 'em all macrumors 68030 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1	Dang, my G4 Powerbook battery doesn't qualify . The battery's serial number starts with W.

Aug 24, 2006, 02:13 PM	#56
drewyboy macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005	Cue Price is Right music Come on down, you're the next contestant on the Price is Right... (me)... I'M A WINNER, I'M A WINNER!!! NEW BATTERY!!!!

Aug 24, 2006, 02:15 PM	#58
Dustintendo macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2005	is anyone else having a problem validating thier battery? mine falls within the 6c rance and its saying its not eligible

Aug 24, 2006, 02:17 PM	#61
OnceUGoMac macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004	Looks like I get to send mine back. I'm actually not upset, I get a brand new battery! Hoorah!

Aug 24, 2006, 02:17 PM	#62
gallagb macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA	4-6 weeks i'm happy new battery ordered

Aug 24, 2006, 02:18 PM	#63
AlmightyG5 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2005	What are the serials that are affected? The Apple link is down....

Aug 24, 2006, 02:20 PM	#67
mostman macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	My 12" PB falls withing the 3K range (3K514) and wont validate. The whole number is 3K5148QGR.... I wonder if the 8 makes a difference? -Mike

Aug 24, 2006, 02:22 PM	#71
MrFrankly macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2006	Getting a new one too...shame that the Apple site is pretty much crashing under the load... Actually now I took it out I notice a minor bump in the battery. I wonder if it's just a small little screw or a slightly inflated (about to explode) battery.

Aug 24, 2006, 02:22 PM	#72
bbarnhart macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Stilwell, Kansas	Bummer - 14" iBook is not affected. No new battery for me.

Aug 24, 2006, 02:25 PM	#75
SpaceMagic macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Munich, Germany	Mine IS affected but the site is down! So annoying! Kinda happy though, my battery isn't going that strong anymore.. coconutbattery reports 85% __________________ MacBook 2Ghz Core2Duo, 320GB HD, 3.3GB RAM + 24" LG LCD Interested in a bit of easy cooking? italsh.com

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