10.4.11 - Battery Update?

Hi all,
Just noticed the Tiger 10.4.11 update in the Software Update. I've been holding off on the Battery 1.3 update on my 2.4 MBP as I've seen nothing but crazy problems with it littered all over this forum. Now I've just seen someone having pretty much the same problem simply from updating to 10.4.11. Is this 1.3 update included in the Tiger update? Or will I be able to keep it waiting patiently in my software update box until they fix it?
Thanks,
-D

I'm an update whore so I can't help it.
LOL! I just have to respect your honesty.
As for the battery issues, those that are finding shutting off problems post-update probably had an underlying issue to begin with which the update brought to the surface. Generally speaking though, an SMC reset should fix things.
I guess you could always try installing the update without the battery inserted.

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So I installed the battery update 1.3 on my MBP, and like many of you guys, promptly got my battery health / life wiped by about half (242 cycles, capacity before and after update was about 4700 and 2600, respectively).
I tried resetting the SMC and PRAM to see if that'll get my battery back to normal, but nothing. Now I'm giving re-calibration a shot, and have noticed something interesting. I let the battery run down and the system go to sleep, as you do for re-calibration, and now, more than 24 hours later, the light is still pulsing. Previously the light on the MBP would stop pulsing a few hours in, about 6-8 max, when the battery was completely drained, and then the system would go into deep sleep.
So it would seem that the 1.3 update makes the system think that the battery is low on power when it would in fact have plenty of power left.
So now what I'm goin to do is wait till the system goes into deep sleep i.e. the battery is completely drained. Shouldn't take too much longer, as sleep mode drains a full battery in about a week. Once that happens, I hope the system would then recognize the true low power limit of the battery, and so the battery would be back to normal, fingers crossed. Will keep you posted...
If all else fails, I'll have to try and score a free replacement battery. Maybe i'm being cynical, but I feel this update's sole purpose was to get us to shell out on new batteries...

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Getting the 'Service Battery' warning under the battery menu, noticed some have mentioned the need to run Battery Update 1.4 but when I try to I get an error that I need Leopard 10.5.6 or better. Guess SL 10.6.8 doesn't qualify as 'better'?
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I also updated to SnowLeopard directly when it came out, and shortly afterwards lost my power adapter so didn't use my Mac for two weeks.
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MacBook and MacBook Pro Battery Update

http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/
Apple has recently discovered that some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks may have battery performance issues. Apple is offering a software update that is designed to improve battery performance.
The battery update is available immediately via Software Update or downloadable here.
Note: The factors causing the performance issues do not present a safety risk. You may continue to use your current battery.
This battery update should be run on all MacBook and MacBook Pro computers and extra batteries that were purchased between February 2006 and April 2007.
If, after you have installed the battery update, your battery has any of the symptoms listed below, please make a reservation to bring your computer with its battery to your local Apple Retail Store, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), or call your local Apple Support Contact Center. If Apple or an AASP determines that your battery is eligible for replacement, you will receive a new battery, free of charge, even if your MacBook or MacBook Pro is out of warranty.
For MacBook and MacBook Pro systems with Intel Core Duo processors, this program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer.
Identifying an affected battery
Affected batteries will have one or more of the following symptoms:
Battery is not recognized causing an “X” to appear in the battery icon in the Finder menu bar.
Battery will not charge when computer is plugged into AC power.
Battery exhibits low charge capacity/runtime when using a fully charged battery with a battery cycle count (as shown in System Profiler) of less than 300.
Battery pack is visibly deformed.
Note: If your MacBook or MacBook Pro battery does not have any of the symptoms noted above, your battery does not need to be replaced.
Next Steps
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this probbly isnt the right place to do this but here goes. bought this laptop from a friend who lost his charger and cant get it back. when i got this thing it was fully dead so i ordered a 60 watt powersafe adapter or whatever its called. now it works but it wil NOT charge the attery. i found the battery update but when downloaded it says it doesnt have a specified application to open the program with. i am very fustrated now and am alomst thinking about getting rid of this thing. what do i open the battery update with and will this even help with my problem?
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Welcome to the Forum.
It could be a faulty battery... I hope your MB still
under warranty.
Technically all MacBooks are still under 1 year old till the 16th of May 2007. That will be the one year anniversary of their release:->
After that it will depend on the original purchase date.
Of course there are instances where the computer may not be considered under warranty due to accident and other sundry events.
Best way to be sure is go here and at the bottom of the page enter the serial number and see what coverage apple says you still have.
http://www.apple.com/support/
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PB G4 OSX 10.5.8 Battery updater keeps failing.
Have 'reported to apple' everytime I start up machine, dozens of times, to no avail.

Is this what you are trying to install?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2339
 Cheers, Tom

I tried to use Battery updater and it failed, now it starts up on my computer boot up evrytime and fails everytime, how do you turn it off or get it to work?

I tried to use the Battery updater software on my Powerbook G4 and it didn't work, now it starts up on my computer startup everytime, how do you get it to work or turn it off?

It's possible that your model PowerBook doesn't need the updater.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2339
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I hope somebody can help me. My Batterie do have 66% of its native capacity. I like to run the new Updater to optimize the capacity.
But I get an error if I start the Updater:
Your Power Supply must be connected
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Please help.
Thanks macneo
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This is the information to the Updater:
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Got this prompt message via Instagram, "Apple Battery Update". Warning about my battery problem. What is it about? Is it a scam?

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Battery Update 1.2 for Mac os X 10.5.x?

Hi,
I have a MBP with 10.5.4 and I do not have any battery update installed on it. My wife's MB (not Pro) with the same 10.5.4 has battery update 1.2 installed.
Wasn't supposed that any Leopard has the battery patch embedded so it does not require any patch?
Also If I try installing the battery Updae 1.2 or 1.3 on the MBP it says something like the update is not needed for my machine. Hopefully it knows what it does since one battery just died on me !
Any hint is appreciated
Model Information:
Serial Number: Sony-ASMB012-38c3-8a84
Manufacturer: Sony
Device name: ASMB012
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0110
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0303
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Charge remaining (mAh): 1843
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 5513
Health Information:
Cycle count: 10
Condition: Good
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1254
Voltage (mV): 11302

Welcome to the Forums!
You can check your version as follows:
Finder > Go menu, choose Go to Folder.
Type /System/Library/SystemConfiguration, then click Go.
Select the file named BatteryUpdater.bundle.
Select File menu > Get Info and check the Version.
If it says 1.3, you don't need any updates (i.e. they were pre-installed when you purchased your MBP, but that was not the case for the MB). If it says something other than 1.3, please post back.
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After I did the battery update...

After i updated my battery, everytime i plug in my adapter the light keeps going, orange, green and back to orange. It didn't use to do that when I hadn't update my battery. I reset the SMC but nothing still the same. How can you tell if you reset the SMC anyways? I don't know but, it does charge my battery but it keeps changing from orange to green to orange. my battery is at 273 cycles with health around 45-60%. but before i did the update the health was from 20-40%.
So my question is, is it time for a new battery?or is something wrong with the adapter? or is it normal?
Thanks

The number to call is listed in this link, battery update. It also explains about the warranty being extended for an extra year for the core duo batteries. It also has a limit of 300 cycles so your under that also.

Macbook Pro Battery Update 1.2 Issues

Just installed the Battery Update 1.2 on my Macbook Pro and now when running off the battery, the system automatically shuts down when it reaches 35%. What kind of an update is this?
I didn't have any battery issues prior to installing the update, and simply updated thinking that maybe it might give me more battery life, and as it was official software, it would be rather innocuous - I was wrong.
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PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD), MacBook (all models), MacBook Pro (all models), and MacBook Pro (17-inch) (all models)
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Disconnect the power adapter with the computer still on and start running the computer off battery power. You may use your computer during this time. When your battery gets low, you will see the low battery warning dialog on the screen.
Continue to keep your computer on until it goes to sleep. Save all your work and close all applications when the battery gets very low, before the computer goes to sleep.
Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or more.
Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.
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Problems after Battery Update 1.4

Has anyone noticed that since installing the Battery Update 1.4, their battery life has been reduced significantly? Prior to the patch I was getting a good several hours from a full charge, now I am lucky to get 1.5 hours.
Also, while the patch was meant to improve the Macs ability to +'maintain its charge when shut down and not used for an extended period'+, I immediately noticed the first night that I shut down with 3/4 battery and woke up the next morning with 1/4.
I have read of several people having issues with the battery not charging or taking a long time to charge - I haven't noticed if I am having this trouble as well.
Anyone??
Specs:
System Version: Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L31a)
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-3891-2b88
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB016
Pack Lot Code: 0003
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0110
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0102

My battery was great I never had to take my charger with me, but after Battery Update 1.4 my battery only lasts half as long now, and if I didn't use it for a week my battery was still 80%-90% now if I don't use it for a week I only get half an hour before I have to plug it in.
THIS UPDATE HAS CAUSED THE PROBLEMS THAT IT WAS MEANT TO FIX!
I only installed this update to be a good little consumer and have now ruined the performance of my macbook, I have tried to uninstall it and rollback to the previous version with out success.
Please help?
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: DP-ASMB016-3770-5315
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB016
Pack Lot Code: 0003
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0110
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0102

How to identify 45 watt vs. 65 watt adapter? (Battery Updater not working)

I have read that it's better to use the original 65 watt adapter, not the 45 watt, to charge my PowerBook G4. Can you tell me how to tell which one I have? The wattage is not listed on the adapter anywhere.
My real issue is that I run the PowerBook G4 Battery Updater and I get the message "You must have a 65W power adapter plugged into a working power source during the update process." I am plugged in using what I think is the adapter that came with it, but it does not complete the update.
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You can calculate the wattage from the information on the power supply. Look for the output voltage (i.e. 24.5v) and current (i.e. 2.65A) and multiply to get 64.925 watts.
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