Battery Swelling? 15" MBP 2011

[Nocky24]

I received this certified refurb from Apple on Friday, but have noticed that the bottom lid isn't entirely flush with the rest of the body. It only had 9 charge cycles when I opened it and its gone through an extra cycle since then.

I've tried reseating the case, but it's the same. The side where it's least flush is the trackpad, hence the reason for asking about battery swelling. However, is it possible that in just one battery cycle and after going through the refurb process that it's really the battery causing this?

I've checked the battery and there's no obvious signs of swelling however.

A bit annoyed really as a couple of the tiny LEDs on the sleep light are dead as well :/ so much for quality control lol

 

[GGJstudios]

I've tried reseating the case, but it's the same. The side where it's least flush is the trackpad, hence the reason for asking about battery swelling. However, is it possible that in just one battery cycle and after going through the refurb process that it's really the battery causing this?

I've checked the battery and there's no obvious signs of swelling however.

It is possible, however unlikely, that the battery is swelling, which is a sign of defect. Take it to the Apple store and let them look at it. If it is defective, they'll replace it.

 

[bb426]

I received this certified refurb from Apple on Friday, but have noticed that the bottom lid isn't entirely flush with the rest of the body. It only had 9 charge cycles when I opened it and its gone through an extra cycle since then.

I've tried reseating the case, but it's the same. The side where it's least flush is the trackpad, hence the reason for asking about battery swelling. However, is it possible that in just one battery cycle and after going through the refurb process that it's really the battery causing this?

I've checked the battery and there's no obvious signs of swelling however.

A bit annoyed really as a couple of the tiny LEDs on the sleep light are dead as well :/ so much for quality control lol

Bring it into an Apple store ASAP. If it's not your fault, they'll replace it for free because that's not normal. You shouldn't have to do any of that, and I wouldn't go any further to troubleshoot it.

 

[Nocky24]

Here's some pics:

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/Nocky24/IMG_1625.jpg

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/Nocky24/IMG_1624.jpg

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/Nocky24/IMG_1623.jpg

Sorry about the quality. It looks flush, but there's just a very slight rim you can feel.

 

[Muscle Master]

Did you try looking at the actual battery

 

[yusukeaoki]

Take to Apple.
Probably defect so get it checked.

 

[Nocky24]

Did you try looking at the actual battery

I did look at the battery and there doesn't appear to be any swelling or bulging anywhere. Although I did notice that the threads for the screws around the battery appeared to sit very slightly below the battery itself.

 

[VMMan]

Get thee to an Apple store. The moment you mention battery swelling, they should be all over taking back your MBP. Nobody wants an exploding battery.

 

[Nocky24]

Appointment booked at the bullring for this afternoon, so I'll let ya know how I get on!

I needed them to order in a replacement sleep indicator light anyways.

 

[randomrazr]

I received this certified refurb from Apple on Friday, but have noticed that the bottom lid isn't entirely flush with the rest of the body. It only had 9 charge cycles when I opened it and its gone through an extra cycle since then.

I've tried reseating the case, but it's the same. The side where it's least flush is the trackpad, hence the reason for asking about battery swelling. However, is it possible that in just one battery cycle and after going through the refurb process that it's really the battery causing this?

I've checked the battery and there's no obvious signs of swelling however.

A bit annoyed really as a couple of the tiny LEDs on the sleep light are dead as well :/ so much for quality control lol

im pretty sure the slee/wawake light only has one LED to light it up LOL

 

[Nocky24]

im pretty sure the slee/wawake light only has one LED to light it up LOL

So did I until I had this issue. It's built up like a selection of pixels and 2 or 3 are dead.

Anyways I've just got back from brum and the genius said the battery was fine, no swelling, however I could have the top case replaced due to the sleep light indicator being faulty, which should indirectly fix the flush finish 'issue'. I didn't put it in for repair yet as I thought I'd have a think first as it means taking it all apart :s however he did say I could get it changed anytime within the warranty period and added a few notes to the serials account.