Why did my BLK MacBook ruin a new battery in 40 cycles???

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JRM PowerPod

macrumors 6502

Original poster

• Feb 5, 2010

• #1

Hi guys and girls... I've been trying to search the web for an answer but can't find one. My problem is that my Black Core Duo MacBook destroyed a new battery in 40 cycles and now won't recognise any battery. What has happened? Is it the magsafe board, logic board - I've even tried different power adapters. Any insight will be great.

Cheers,
Jarryd

 

miles01110

macrumors Core

• Feb 6, 2010

• #2

When did you get your Macbook?

 

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JRM PowerPod

macrumors 6502

Original poster

• Feb 7, 2010

• #3

it's the first generation Core Duo. I don't really use it that much any more because I have a newer one, but it still bothers me why it is this way...

 

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chrismacguy

macrumors 68000

• Feb 7, 2010

• #4

Actually Im pretty sure there are several known issues with early MacBooks failing to recognise their batteries after a while - Google the issue as there are plenty of others with similar, likely related issues 🙂

 

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fluffyx

macrumors 6502

• Feb 9, 2010

• #5

If it won't recognize any battery, it may be an issue with the Battery Connector or the Logic Board. The battery connector is cheap — $97.50 includes parts and labor at an Apple Store.