I downloaded the software, rebooted and ran it. Now it keeps telling me to remove and reinsert the battery - I have done that, but the program keeps "popping up" in the dock, even though I've rebooted again. Hmm...what should I do?
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Aluminum PowerBook (15-inch) Battery Update 1.0
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vasaz said:
Approx. 10 mins. is a "while"
I have got a Rev A Pb(15") with the battery original capacity at 4200 with a maximum charge now of 1211(28%) with coconutbattery. I feel like if anyone could gain from this update it would probably be me except I am a little concerned with this update since it involves firmware, batteries and changing holding capacities. I feel like this update for once might really fry my comp, anyone know for a fact otherwise?
No update needed!!
My 15 PowerBook gets 70-80 minutes at the MOST on a full charge and when I saw the Apple Battery Update I was really excited. But when I ran the update, it said my battery didn't need the update. Doesn't need the update!! What the hell is up with a "battery update" that ignores those in the most need?
I think the Update message should read:
"You don't need the update, you're screwed and we don't care. Just like your iPod battery sucker."
Apple lost that suit but is fighting it so they don't have to replace those lousy batteries.
As a lonnng time Apple devotee, I'm really disappointed in Apple's lack of ethics on these issues.
My 15 PowerBook gets 70-80 minutes at the MOST on a full charge and when I saw the Apple Battery Update I was really excited. But when I ran the update, it said my battery didn't need the update. Doesn't need the update!! What the hell is up with a "battery update" that ignores those in the most need?
I think the Update message should read:
"You don't need the update, you're screwed and we don't care. Just like your iPod battery sucker."
Apple lost that suit but is fighting it so they don't have to replace those lousy batteries.
As a lonnng time Apple devotee, I'm really disappointed in Apple's lack of ethics on these issues.
Hey Cephoto
The update is best suited to revision E powerbooks.
- If you are using external drives or usb devices that do not have their own power, you are reducing battery time by powering them.
I get that kind of battery performance if I am using my usb dj controller (unpowered) and firewire audio interface (powered) while using full brightness and djing a set. Barely enough power for one CD length performance.
Turning off airport saves power too... just a thought.
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The update is best suited to revision E powerbooks.
- If you are using external drives or usb devices that do not have their own power, you are reducing battery time by powering them.
I get that kind of battery performance if I am using my usb dj controller (unpowered) and firewire audio interface (powered) while using full brightness and djing a set. Barely enough power for one CD length performance.
Turning off airport saves power too... just a thought.
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yea, I considered turning off Airport, removing any and all non powered devices, lowering processor speed down till it crawls, not running any programs, turning the screen brightness down so I need to go into a dark closet to see it... but I thought sitting there starring at the desktop would be so boring.
Damn Apple...
I rang Apple AfterSales Care on 8th to complain about battery performance on my new 15" DL PB
They then arrange not a replacement battery, but a whole replacement PB!!! TNT collected my PB yesterday evening and apple confirmed new PB order...
Then 24 hours later I find out this update exists which probably would have sorted out the problems I was having....
How come tech support didn't have a clue that these updates were going to be online shortly...
So now I'm without PB for probably 2 weeks whilst they build & ship me a new PB from China.
Hopefully I'll at least get a decent screen this time, but i'm not counting on it
I rang Apple AfterSales Care on 8th to complain about battery performance on my new 15" DL PB
They then arrange not a replacement battery, but a whole replacement PB!!! TNT collected my PB yesterday evening and apple confirmed new PB order...
Then 24 hours later I find out this update exists which probably would have sorted out the problems I was having....
How come tech support didn't have a clue that these updates were going to be online shortly...
So now I'm without PB for probably 2 weeks whilst they build & ship me a new PB from China.
Hopefully I'll at least get a decent screen this time, but i'm not counting on it
How old is your laptop + battery? Do you use the coconutBattery thing? How many cycles has your battery been thru?cephoto said:
my PB 1.5 is 18 months old or so but even new never gave me more than 2.3 hrs(approx) of charge and has been giving me less than 1.5 hrs for some time. I'm a pro, all digital, photog and so I have more experience with recharging batts than most. Frankly, they're all grossly over rated(my Nikon D1x and Kodak SLRns were some of the worst) and the industry needs a new, more honest standard when it comes to hours of PRACTICAL use. Like, what's the hours of use if you're actually using the computer, can see the screen, and have normal things running, like Airport?
I just purchased a NuPower Batt for it and am hoping to at least be able to get thru a 3 hour flight using my PB.
Unfortunately, Coconut is for 10.4 and I have 10.3.9
I just purchased a NuPower Batt for it and am hoping to at least be able to get thru a 3 hour flight using my PB.
Unfortunately, Coconut is for 10.4 and I have 10.3.9
Nereus said:This is surely a stupid question, but did you turn off your PB to remove the battery or did you remove while it was on?
Yeah, can someone clear this up?
cephoto said:
All rechargeable batteries lose capacity over time. Your problem is likely due to that, not software or firmware or something that can be easily fixed.
If your PowerBook is relatively new and the battery life has dropped abnormally fast, then it's something that Apple would probably cover under warranty.
But if it's just the battery running out over time, that's how all batteries work (Apple or non-Apple.)
MacRumorUser said:Damn Apple...
I rang Apple AfterSales Care on 8th to complain about battery performance on my new 15" DL PB
They then arrange not a replacement battery, but a whole replacement PB!!! TNT collected my PB yesterday evening and apple confirmed new PB order...
Then 24 hours later I find out this update exists which probably would have sorted out the problems I was having....
How come tech support didn't have a clue that these updates were going to be online shortly...
So now I'm without PB for probably 2 weeks whilst they build & ship me a new PB from China.
Hopefully I'll at least get a decent screen this time, but i'm not counting on it
It might have fixed the problem, or might not have. I don't think it's absolutely clear what the software update does, or who it's for.
I have a 1.25 GHz 15" PB, and when I ran software update this morning it installed the battery update.
i only downloaded the update and never ran the utility (other than the supposed automatic running on restart if that even happened) and coconutBattery is saying that my curret battery capacity is 74 mAh over my original battery capacity. so... it's cool but ... what the heck?
I installed it a while ago - reboot took a bit longer than usual. Haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I doubt there'll be much difference.
i'm not sure how active this thread is anymore, but i was curious about how the number of loadcycles (according to what coconutBattery gives me) affect battery performance. is more better or less better or is it not as simple as that? my laptop is about 5 months old, and i really like to use it not plugged in to the wall. i get about 3 hours with wifi on so it's not bad yet, i'm never using it for more than maybe 30 minutes at a time even. but could constantly using my battery down till it gives me that 9 minute warning be detrimental to the lifespan of my battery?
Strange Errror
I have a Powerbook plugged in and I wanna start the update and I get an error message saying (sorry, picture is in german):
"Your Powerbook needs to be connected to a 65 Watt Power source during the update"
It's plugged in, the light around the connector is on, the energy indicator in the top right menu says "loading"....
Strange...
I have a Powerbook plugged in and I wanna start the update and I get an error message saying (sorry, picture is in german):
"Your Powerbook needs to be connected to a 65 Watt Power source during the update"
It's plugged in, the light around the connector is on, the energy indicator in the top right menu says "loading"....
Strange...
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this is wut's happening after I updated my battery
I got this from my system information:
Please compare the mperage(mA)
Before update:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4385
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 4329
Amperage (mA): 407
Voltage (mV): 12565
Cycle Count: 19
After update:
Battery Information:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4385
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 4297
Amperage (mA): -1679
Voltage (mV): 12259
Cycle Count: 19
I got this from my system information:
Please compare the mperage(mA)
Before update:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4385
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 4329
Amperage (mA): 407
Voltage (mV): 12565
Cycle Count: 19
After update:
Battery Information:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4385
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 4297
Amperage (mA): -1679
Voltage (mV): 12259
Cycle Count: 19
cmfire said:I got this from my system information:
Please compare the mperage(mA)
Before update:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4385
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 4329
Amperage (mA): 407
Voltage (mV): 12565
Cycle Count: 19
After update:
Battery Information:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4385
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 4297
Amperage (mA): -1679
Voltage (mV): 12259
Cycle Count: 19
It looks like you have to calibrate.
cait-sith said:
I'm on the same machine (with superdrive), and installed without a problem. It has done nothing to improve my PB's god-awful battery performance.
I love my PB, but it's so freaking thirsty ...
Mine says 2505 mAh Max Full Charge Capacity
Battery Information:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 2505
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 2423
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 12255
Cycle Count: 34
Why are my numbers so different?
Mine says 2505 mAh Max Full Charge Capacity. Where did you get that much higher capacity number?stoid said:
Battery Information:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 2505
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 2423
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 12255
Cycle Count: 34
Why are my numbers so different?