Battery Suddenly Unhealthy?

[Melodeath]

That's not true. Read the BATTERIES ARE NOT COVERED section of the Battery FAQ. If the battery is defective, it's absolutely covered by both the warranty and AppleCare.

That's what I figured. I didn't have much faith in what he was saying, and then someone else came up and said they would send the report to Apple. I'm fairly sure Apple will review the report and mail the new battery under warranty.

 

[Dangerous Theory]

Sure, I was actually referring to the whole "calibrate" process. My point was simply that I don't even like to risk the idea of running out of battery.

I'm a polite dude haha. I don't cause scenes. I have no sense of entitlement other than believing that if part of the computer is deemed defective, and I have apple care, it should be replaced. Of course, anyone is entitled to what they paid for with an extended warranty.

Btw, the store ran the battery diagnostic and the battery indeed came back as defective. They have to submit the report to Apple, who then reviews it and decides if they will mail a new battery. They mentioned something like batteries only being covered for a year, even under Apple Care, which I haven't heard before. In which case I would have to buy the battery, but "labor" of installation would be covered by Apple Care. I'm guessing Apple will send a new battery, but we'll find out soon!

I know you were referring to the calibration process, as am I. The battery only needs to be drained to the point where your macbook goes to sleep, then it's calibrated.

Also you should certainly be covered by AppleCare - it's not some limited version of the original 1 year warranty, it remains the same. Hopefully you will get sent one for free!

 

[GGJstudios]

The battery only needs to be drained to the point where your macbook goes to sleep, then it's calibrated.

That's not accurate. Read the Battery FAQ for the proper steps in calibration. The OP's battery doesn't require calibration, anyway, as it came pre-calibrated.

 

[Melodeath]

FYI, Apple approved the new battery under Apple Care and mailed it. My battery was replaced today. The store also checked my HD for errors, which apparently there were a bunch, but they were able to repair it when booting from another diagnostic drive, and my data seems intact, so all is well.

Any advice for the new battery? I know the store was using it on battery power, but I'm currently charging it up for the first time and I figure I wont unplug it until the magsafe light turns green.

Thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

Any advice for the new battery? I know the store was using it on battery power, but I'm currently charging it up for the first time and I figure I wont unplug it until the magsafe light turns green.

Run on battery when you need to. Plug it in when you can. Read the Battery FAQ in the 2nd post of this thread.

 

[Melodeath]

Run on battery when you need to. Plug it in when you can. Read the Battery FAQ in the 2nd post of this thread.

Sorry, I meant advice on charging/using the replacement battery for the first time. I just plugged it in and used it untilt he magsafe was green, then used the battery for a bit.

 

[GGJstudios]

Sorry, I meant advice on charging/using the replacement battery for the first time. I just plugged it in and used it untilt he magsafe was green, then used the battery for a bit.

That's fine. You can start using it right away. Apple recommends that you fully charge it when you first get it since it ships with a partial charge, but you can use it while it's charging. After it's fully charged, run on battery or AC as needed.

 

[Melodeath]

That's fine. You can start using it right away. Apple recommends that you fully charge it when you first get it since it ships with a partial charge, but you can use it while it's charging. After it's fully charged, run on battery or AC as needed.

Thanks. I'm going to use the battery a bit every few days, and hopefully this battery lasts longer than the first!