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Original MBA Battery Replacement

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ks-man

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Sep 25, 2007
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I have an original MBA which we use as a secondary computer (actually more like a sixthary counting iPads)

I thought it was charged but it powered off after about 10 mins and a quick look shows me a battery health of 7% and a note saying Condition-Replace Now.

I'd imagine this thing is toast so what is the cost to have the battery replaced by Apple? It probably is worth it to me for under $100 but if I decide not to, when was the last time the MBA was upgraded and what are the likely upcoming upgrades in the next version?

Thanks.
 
I think I'm going to sell the computer. Other than the battery it is perfect. Do you think I'd get a better price listing it and saying it needs to have its battery replaced or replacing the battery myself and advertising it with a brand new battery?

Basically do you think I'd get an extra $129 selling it with a new battery than selling it as is but acknowledging the battery performance?
 
ks-man said:
I think I'm going to sell the computer. Other than the battery it is perfect. Do you think I'd get a better price listing it and saying it needs to have its battery replaced or replacing the battery myself and advertising it with a brand new battery?

Basically do you think I'd get an extra $129 selling it with a new battery than selling it as is but acknowledging the battery performance?
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Listing it with the battery problem would either get you very few feedback as people opt for hassle free products or they would try to get a price way below than the $129 differential. I would.

IMO; change the battery, tell them that it has a brand new battery with documentation and you should be better off.
 
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