MBPR - glued on battery...

[73CortinaV8]

Li-ions last a couple of years, best case.

Will apple offer a reasonable battery replacement for this laptop?

I have to think 'no' - iFixit couldn't get the glued on battery out.

 

[shurcooL]

The question is... how long does the battery last before needing to be replaced?

If it lasts over 5 years, this might be a non-issue. If less, then it's an IMPORTANT issue.

 

[miles01110]

They offer battery replacements on all their other laptops, why should this one be any different?

 

[MisterSensitive]

So it's a disposable computer?

 

[73CortinaV8]

They offer battery replacements on all their other laptops, why should this one be any different?

if iFixit couldn't get it out, how is the average technician at the apple store going to get it out?

 

[samac92]

Li-ions last a couple of years, best case.

Will apple offer a reasonable battery replacement for this laptop?

I have to think 'no' - iFixit couldn't get the glued on battery out.

It's lithium-polymer not ion. Apple says these should last 5 years. Most people are unlikely to see the battery die in the notebook's lifetime.

 

[miles01110]

if iFixit couldn't get it out, how is the average technician at the apple store going to get it out?

Why does it even matter? Battery replacements will be available from Apple or Authorized Repair Shops.

Edit: They already are. It's $200.

http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/service/battery/

 

[73CortinaV8]

Why does it even matter? Battery replacements will be available from Apple or Authorized Repair Shops.

Edit: They already are. It's $200.

http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/service/battery/

I see. Thanks. Must include a new trackpad cable.

 

[shurcooL]

Apple says these should last 5 years.

Got a link?

 

[samac92]

Got a link?

WWDC 2009 Apple introduced the lithium-polymer batteries, and Phil Schiller said "A typical user will get about 5 years of life from this battery."

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/08/phil-schiller-keynote-live-from-wwdc-2009/

 

[Stetrain]

I see. Thanks. Must include a new trackpad cable.

Wouldn't surprise me if they just replace the whole top case with the battery glued into it already, then send your old case back to be recycled or refurbished.

When you take your iPad in to have the battery replaced, they actually swap you a whole new iPad for the battery fee.

 

[CausticPuppy]

It's lithium-polymer not ion. Apple says these should last 5 years. Most people are unlikely to see the battery die in the notebook's lifetime.

In terms of charging/discharging/lifespan, Li-ion and LiPoly are identical.

LiPoly allows more flexibility in the packaging since Li-ion batteries require metal shells. That is their main advantage. This also makes them more prone to rupture, which is why they are still generally housed inside hard plastic cases. Or hard unibody cases for Macbooks.

 

[bhtooefr]

Or, depending on trackpad cable routing, they may have a fixture that could slide under the battery, and separate the glue without damaging the trackpad cable.

 

[samac92]

In terms of charging/discharging/lifespan, Li-ion and LiPoly are identical.

LiPoly allows more flexibility in the packaging since Li-ion batteries require metal shells. That is their main advantage. This also makes them more prone to rupture, which is why they are still generally housed inside hard plastic cases. Or hard unibody cases for Macbooks.

Ok, but the OP said the batteries will last less than two years while Apple says they're good for 5

 

[MisterSensitive]

What does "last" mean? slowly declining duration of charge, I suspect.

 

[Macloven]

My 4 y/o MBP has been incredibly reliable, other than the battery. I've lost track of how many were replaced, all under warranty. Out of warranty now and the one in there now is getting erratic so doubt it has long to go. So this makes me a bit nervous, but figure with AppleCAre covering a good part of the life, and $200 if it goes away, this isn't part of my buying decision.

 

[Stetrain]

What does "last" mean? slowly declining duration of charge, I suspect.

The built-in battery of your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air is designed to deliver up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity. In addition, Adaptive Charging reduces the wear and tear on the battery giving it a lifespan of up to 5 years.

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

 

[mobi]

My 2 yr old MBP 13" is used everyday and the battery life has been consistent, waiting to see if it drops off.