MacBook 2,1 Battery

mi.mac.rules · Mar 2, 2009, 01:58 PM

Up until a little while ago, maybe a few weeks, my white MacBook (late 2006) had 100% battery health (and, according to coconutBattery, >100%). Now, it's been wavering between just over 50% and 99% but just stopped wavering and is stuck below 55%. I know it's two years old, but it just stopped being my amazing Mac and was wondering if there's any chance the Apple store would give me a new one? I know they've done similar things for the same model for people who have had problems with their batteries. Should I buy a new one now or wait and ask the Apple Store? I don't get many chances to go, because I'm at college, and since I'm going home this weekend, I was wondering if anyone thinks I should just order a new battery or wait to ask the store. Normally, I'd wait and go to the store, but I don't know if there's any hope this time for my battery.

I love my MacBook (upgraded the hdd and to Leopard, and it's been amazing to me for it's long life).

Eidorian · Mar 2, 2009, 02:00 PM

Given the age you're more than likely going to have to buy a new battery.

mi.mac.rules · Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM

that saddens me. Do you think I should hold on to my old one for a short-life backup or recycle it with Apple?

Eidorian · Mar 2, 2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mi.mac.rules

that saddens me. Do you think I should hold on to my old one for a short-life backup or recycle it with Apple?

I'd use it for a backup until it's dead.

mi.mac.rules · Mar 2, 2009, 02:14 PM

Alright thanks.

Before I post a new thread, do you have any idea if my 2,1 can support any more than 2gb of memory?

logana · Mar 2, 2009, 02:50 PM

Nope - 2GB is your max....

Try phoning Apple about your battery - if your cycles are less than 300 then there is an extended replacement "thing" on MacBook batteries for your age of machine.....

doublemac17 · Feb 8, 2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mi.mac.rules

Alright thanks.

Before I post a new thread, do you have any idea if my 2,1 can support any more than 2gb of memory?

I have the same MacBook2,1- it actually supports up to 3.3GB of memory. If you buy two 2GB RAM sticks, it's the best you can do.

malman89 · Feb 8, 2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by doublemac17

I have the same MacBook2,1- it actually supports up to 3.3GB of memory. If you buy two 2GB RAM sticks, it's the best you can do.

Correct. I went with 2x2GB RAM sticks recently. Windows XP recognizes the full 4, I believe. I was using up a lot of memory, so I figured if I upgraded from 1 GB, might as well go all the way. Wasn't that expensive anyway.

GGJstudios · Feb 8, 2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doublemac17

I have the same MacBook2,1- it actually supports up to 3.3GB of memory. If you buy two 2GB RAM sticks, it's the best you can do.

3 year old thread

Eidorian · Feb 8, 2012, 03:30 PM

My MacBook's new battery appears to be deteriorating faster than the original one. It actually reports a percentage lower than 100%! Then again I have put more than twice the cycles on it (62)

Intell · Feb 8, 2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malman89

Correct. I went with 2x2GB RAM sticks recently. Windows XP recognizes the full 4, I believe. I was using up a lot of memory, so I figured if I upgraded from 1 GB, might as well go all the way. Wasn't that expensive anyway.

I know this is an old thread, but Windows will see 4Gb just like Mac OS X, but it will still be limited to 3.3Gb. The limit is at the hardware/firmware level, not at the OS level.

Leopoldbloom39 · Feb 21, 2012, 06:26 AM

Can anyone suggest a good place to look for a replacement battery for my MacBook 2.1 (2007).

My university computer store quotes $139 as the price. Is there anything cheaper out there?

Bear · Feb 21, 2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leopoldbloom39

Can anyone suggest a good place to look for a replacement battery for my MacBook 2.1 (2007).

My university computer store quotes $139 as the price. Is there anything cheaper out there?

You could try Other World Computing - it looks like most MacBook batteries are about $100.

Mar 2, 2009, 01:58 PM	#1
mi.mac.rules macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2008	MacBook 2,1 Battery Up until a little while ago, maybe a few weeks, my white MacBook (late 2006) had 100% battery health (and, according to coconutBattery, >100%). Now, it's been wavering between just over 50% and 99% but just stopped wavering and is stuck below 55%. I know it's two years old, but it just stopped being my amazing Mac and was wondering if there's any chance the Apple store would give me a new one? I know they've done similar things for the same model for people who have had problems with their batteries. Should I buy a new one now or wait and ask the Apple Store? I don't get many chances to go, because I'm at college, and since I'm going home this weekend, I was wondering if anyone thinks I should just order a new battery or wait to ask the store. Normally, I'd wait and go to the store, but I don't know if there's any hope this time for my battery. I love my MacBook (upgraded the hdd and to Leopard, and it's been amazing to me for it's long life). __________________ MacBook Pro 2010 15", 4gb, hd matte screen iPhone, 16gb, Verizon AirPort Express 2010 Canon EOS 50D
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Mar 2, 2009, 02:00 PM	#2
Eidorian macrumors Penryn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	Given the age you're more than likely going to have to buy a new battery. __________________ Core i5 750 / 16 GB RAM / SSD / HD 7950 / Windows 8 MRoogle it!
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Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM	#3
mi.mac.rules Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2008	that saddens me. Do you think I should hold on to my old one for a short-life backup or recycle it with Apple? __________________ MacBook Pro 2010 15", 4gb, hd matte screen iPhone, 16gb, Verizon AirPort Express 2010 Canon EOS 50D
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Mar 2, 2009, 02:14 PM	#5
mi.mac.rules Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2008	Alright thanks. Before I post a new thread, do you have any idea if my 2,1 can support any more than 2gb of memory? __________________ MacBook Pro 2010 15", 4gb, hd matte screen iPhone, 16gb, Verizon AirPort Express 2010 Canon EOS 50D
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Mar 2, 2009, 02:50 PM	#6
logana macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Scotland	Nope - 2GB is your max.... Try phoning Apple about your battery - if your cycles are less than 300 then there is an extended replacement "thing" on MacBook batteries for your age of machine..... __________________ MacBook 7,1 - 2.4GHz 8GB 500GB, 32GB iPod Touch 4G
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Feb 8, 2012, 03:30 PM	#10
Eidorian macrumors Penryn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	My MacBook's new battery appears to be deteriorating faster than the original one. It actually reports a percentage lower than 100%! Then again I have put more than twice the cycles on it (62) __________________ Core i5 750 / 16 GB RAM / SSD / HD 7950 / Windows 8 MRoogle it!
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Feb 21, 2012, 06:26 AM	#12
Leopoldbloom39 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2012	Replacement battery MacBook 2.1 Can anyone suggest a good place to look for a replacement battery for my MacBook 2.1 (2007). My university computer store quotes $139 as the price. Is there anything cheaper out there?
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