Dumb&Blind........MacBook Question

[target2019]

Model no. is in system software. Also on the case.

 

[ERD50]

ERD50, thanks for your comments. Somewhere I have the mac model no. but
I assumed if I got the info for the battery assy, that would suffice. The A1185 is the assy that I removed. It kinda looks like this one and the removal/reassy is as portrayed in the video so naked battery is never exposed.
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In general, it's really not enough to have the battery part number, you need to know how to put it in the specific model computer you have (just like changing a generic air or oil filter or spark plug in a car can be a very different process, even if it is a say GM part #, it may be used in several very different GM Models).

But from what I see, the battery you are talking about is not internal at all, just use a coin to release the latch, slip out the old, slip in the new, turn the latch to lock, and that's it. A 30 second job, that is probably described in your (electronic) manual for the computer. It's so simple, that may be why the guy you talked to seem confused.

But to see this explicitly for yourself, go to this site, type in your computer model #, then click on 'battery' at that page and you'll get the specifics for your model.

https://www.ifixit.com/

I see a bunch on Amazon ion the $25 range with decent reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-...rds=a1185+battery&refinements=p_72:1248879011

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_...attery&ie=UTF8&qid=1500154384&rnid=1248877011

I'd at least try that before going w/0 a battery, or spending $75.

-ERD50

 

[ncbill]

yep, just go on amazon and pick a 3rd party battery with the best reviews, within your budget.

 

[Just_Steve]

Other World Computing has been around for years, is a reputable company and may have the battery you need.

https://eshop.macsales.com

 

[kaneohe]

Model no. is .............. Also on the case.

Thanks! Good to know....you have to believe before you look......perhaps it's
age of the computer (or the age of the viewer/or both) but I took a look and seemed like nothing was there. Got out my trusty pocket magnifier to read but no go.

Thought I need more light but then discovered if you hold at 43Deg elevation, it is clear as day A1181. Now I know why I got confused w/ some of the Amazon listings which seem to list both the Macbook number and the battery assy number A1185.

I know it's also in the computer software but trying to avoid booting up too frequently now that I don't leave it on all the time..........btw is it ok to leave it plugged in all the time now , now that there is no battery?

 

[FrankiesGirl]

Posting to come check on this myself soon. I have a 2006 white macbook that still works other than the battery and a slight screen flicker (it's slower but still chugs along quite well otherwise. Keeping because it's still got programs and games that are unavailable on our newer, faster computers' OS)

 

[kaneohe]

In general, it's really not enough to have the battery part number, you need to know how to put it in the specific model computer you have (just like changing a generic air or oil filter or spark plug in a car can be a very different process, even if it is a say GM part #, it may be used in several very different GM Models).

But from what I see, the battery you are talking about is not internal at all, just use a coin to release the latch, slip out the old, slip in the new, turn the latch to lock, and that's it. A 30 second job, that is probably described in your (electronic) manual for the computer. It's so simple, that may be why the guy you talked to seem confused.

But to see this explicitly for yourself, go to this site, type in your computer model #, then click on 'battery' at that page and you'll get the specifics for your model.

https://www.ifixit.com/

I see a bunch on Amazon ion the $25 range with decent reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-...rds=a1185+battery&refinements=p_72:1248879011

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_...attery&ie=UTF8&qid=1500154384&rnid=1248877011

I'd at least try that before going w/0 a battery, or spending $75.

-ERD50

ERD50, thanks for all the time you spent gathering that info......now I understand about why having the part no. might not suffice w/o the model no.
(good analogy w/ filters and cars) and you understand why it might in this case
(short job w/a coin turn) that the fixit site invites you to submit times for because it is so easy.....30sec might be overstating it.

Initially I couldn't get the fixit site to work. Put in Model number but it never asked for battery number. Went down to the repair guide link at the bottom
and eventually realized I would have to pick something....duo core or whatever even tho I had no idea. I ended picking the first one since it seemed the later ones were more recent. Good guess.......ended up w/ the coin technique.
So the site can be handy even for dummies (eventually perhaps).

Yes , could be the tech at the store was confused because he was too young to
have seen one of those quarter turn battery assy.

Was mostly concerned about the Li thing and cheap batteries......tho the Apple
store tech didn't seem that concerned about it. That's why the hesitation about getting the cheaper batteries......

 

[ERD50]

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Was mostly concerned about the Li thing and cheap batteries......tho the Apple store tech didn't seem that concerned about it. That's why the hesitation about getting the cheaper batteries......

Yes, you should be concerned. Really, all batteries have their concerns (lead-acid produces explosive hydrogen gas in the presence of sulfuric acid!).

But I think you are OK if you stick to a source with good reviews from Amazon, or a reputable source that was mentioned earlier by Just_Steve, like Other World Computing:

https://eshop.macsales.com

-ERD50

 

[target2019]

Thanks! Good to know....you have to believe before you look......perhaps it's
age of the computer (or the age of the viewer/or both) but I took a look and seemed like nothing was there. Got out my trusty pocket magnifier to read but no go.

Thought I need more light but then discovered if you hold at 43Deg elevation, it is clear as day A1181. Now I know why I got confused w/ some of the Amazon listings which seem to list both the Macbook number and the battery assy number A1185.

I know it's also in the computer software but trying to avoid booting up too frequently now that I don't leave it on all the time..........btw is it ok to leave it plugged in all the time now , now that there is no battery?

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201608
The best way to find out what you have, is to follow the steps.

 

[NoiseBoy]

How can you identify the number of "cycles" on a used Mac?

Select on the Apple icon in the top left corner and choose "About This Mac"

In the first screen of the popup dialog box, select on the "System Report" button.

In the list of system settings that is displayed, find the one for "Power"; the cycle count for the Mac's battery is listed under Health.

I have a 2013 Macbook Air with 126 cycles on it. My battery's health is about 95%. It's a 6,200 milli amp hour battery, and it charges to about 6,000 now. I leave it plugged in and just close the lid when I'm not using it, so it wakes up right away when I lift the lid. I assume this is okay, as I am fairly new to all things Apple.

I took the plunge because I needed to move my iTunes library off of an ancient desktop PC, and after researching my options, decided to go with a used Macbook. I may get a dock, or a used Apple display, because a larger monitor would be nice.

 

[lucky penny]

<<I have a 2013 Macbook Air with 126 cycles on it.>>

Thanks, Noise Boy! I followed your directions & checked my MacBook Pro (purchased in Feb 2013) & it shows 1164 cycles for the battery - Yikes!!! It also states: "Replace soon". I knew my battery was getting weaker since it now goes about 3 1/2 hours on a charge, but I usually keep it plugged in so this hasn't bothered me much. I use the Mac a lot & usually put it in "sleep" mode when I'm not using it.

Nice to learn something new - thanks again.