Oh. If that's the case, I'd imagine my Mac has been written off. No way I can afford to replace it so... I don't have a computer anymore.
Nothing at all. I just noticed the other day that it wasn't closing properly and just a few days later it looks like it's about to explode.
Ugh, that's a bummer. As noted bring it, you have nothing to lose at this point.
Yes it is. I can't get the battery out because the screws on the bottom of the Mac are not your standard type, so I can't undo them.
It might be worth just stopping by... You might have to wait awhile but maybe they can fit you in. For something that is obviously time-sensitive to get looked at before it destroys the machine, I'd think they would have some sympathy.
Any update on this? I've also just had the same happen to an older MacBook Pro, and I'm wondering if Apple will do anything.
It will cost money to fix, after all batteries are inherently unstable and after 5+ years such behavior is possible. The battery swelling within the warranty period of 1 or 3 years is considered a defect but other than that, a new computer is necessary (or if you're willing to pay the fixing price). It is still highly recommend to make an appointment so that the battery can be properly handled before something more explosive occurring (not exactly sure on newer batteries but lithium is highly reaction with water, even with water vapor in the air). Never happened to me but I'll assume Apple will help in retrieving data and properly dispose of the battery, perhaps even waive the fixing fee if they are nice but I wouldn't' expect anymore.
I knew battery wasn't in great shape and the laptop was out of warranty, but I wanted to know what Apple would say, so I called them and they quoted me $130+tax for a diagnostic and new special order battery to be overnighted to store. Laptop is slow, but usable. Wondering more and more if worth it. I told them I would think on it and thanked them for their time.
Truth be told, the laptop is my wife's and she uses it a few times a month when she doesn't want to sit in our study for hours at a time working on her online courses. I've been lobbying for her to get a MacBook Air or iPad pro, but she's attached to the old 15" beast from 2007.
Yup. That's what she's currently doing. I've heard this throttles the processor, but for what she's doing, it's probably not noticeable.
For most current MBPs (including my 2012 model), they're glued on and I think as apple rolled out new models, they made the glue even stronger. For me, I don't think removing the battery is feasible and I risk damaging the computer further. I'll be taking it to apple once the battery needs changing. I could live with it running 1/2 speed but for a time but in all likelihood I'd not get that battery out
"Thankfully" this laptop is circa 2007, so the battery is removeable.
[doublepost=1497936756][/doublepost]Someone recently gave me a white MacBook mid 2010 model with a swollen battery. Being a PC repair technician with experience repairing numerous Windows laptops after some googling and a special screwdriver I popped the bottom panel off, removed the battery and the touchpad snapped back into place. I ordered an after-market battery, replaced the hard drive and upped the RAM. I was up and running with Mac OS Sierra installed and breathed new life into this old MacBook. A swollen battery is not necessarily the end of life for a MacBook just replace the battery.
