Fed up with battery problems

About a year ago I had to buy a new battery for my MacBook because the one I had had expanded so horribly it was causing the computer to not function properly. Apple refused to to help and I had to pay full price for the new battery.
Now the replacement battery is not working properly. Tech support has confirmed that the battery is obviously faulty. But since it was purchased 13 months ago they cannot help. Had it been within a year of the purchase they might be able to replace it. This is beyond frustrating.
The battery info is:
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 2763
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 2763
Health Information:
Cycle count: 108
Condition: Check Battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 121
Voltage (mV): 12586
It only holds a charge for about 40 minutes before the battery dies. Is there anything else I can do to try and improve the battery life?

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbook.html
But remember that batteries are considered "consumables" and there's a reason Apple doesn't warrant them for more than a year. All batteries die.
For what it's worth, I feel that if your first battery was expanding it should have been replaced for free. But I don't get to make that decision.

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Hello all,
I recently performed a FULL/CLEAN install of windows 7 on my z61m, from XP.
Everything was fine about the install, after installation updates were installed via automatic updates, the machine rebooted in about 45 seconds and came back into windows no problem.
Then when I closed the laptop down for the night and came to boot it back up the next day it booted to the windows logo, that went away and I was left with juts a black screen for ages - with disk/power/battery/wireless lights all on and the disk light flickering away.
I did a hard shutdown (pressing power key) unplugged the battery and immediately rebooted on AC power only and it booted into windows in 45 seconds again!
Now I can't boot up with the battery in.
I can insert the battery while windows is booted and it recognises it fine - and charges it.
Any thoughts as to why this might be happening?
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I recently swicthed from the 8830 which was a wonderfull phone. MY curve from sprint, 8330 is dead every day by 5 pm. I already exchanged the phone and had the battery replaced (third battery) I used my 8830 with the same applications and the most it would be by like 50-70 percent. I dont know what to do. The curve is SUPPOSED TO get better battery life! but actually is not. Its become a non realiable phone for me. Its still under my 30 days. Even though i already swaped it once. I do not want to get rid if this phone. I love the blackberry i just need the battery to last me either the same or better than the 8830 as blackberry promised....
I have read forums in closing the applications but even when i do its still the same. I occasionally do get the hour glass problem and it does lag quite a bit. Does any one know of a battery issue?? Has to be???
I let it die last night and recharged it completely - as some of you recommended. I will try it today but my hopes arent to high ....
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Fed up with MacBook problems

has anyone else tried to return their MacBook because of all of the problems ?
I've had mine for about 3 months, and frankly I'm ready to give it back to Apple.
Terrible heat issues, my LCD casing is bubbling, and now after the latest firmware update my fan runs at full speed constantly.
As a long time ThinkPad user, I'm really, really disappointed. I love using OS X but these problems are just too much.
Please help.
MacBook 2.0GHz Mac OS X (10.4.7)

I took my MacBook into AppleCare for the LCD
bubbling. They had it for several days before finally
telling me to "hold off" for a while and bring it
back in later since it was covered under the
manufacturer warranty.
I hope you did jus that. It is covered, get it repaired.
Look, the heat output of this laptop alone almost
makes it unusable. But that plus now my fan runs all
the time and I'm at my wits end.
Did you install the SMC firmware? Mine was also hot and that helped a lot (-10°C). It could help for the fan too. If it doesn't work, have it repaired. If you have it repaired too many times, ask for an exchange.
As for the MB temperature, I would say that with the new firmware, you shouldn't get anything over 65°C, maybe even 60°C in normal use. Try CoreTempDuo or iNano to find out.

2 out of 3 iPhone 3G's with battery problem.

http://www.wirelessinfo.com/content/2-out-of-our-3-iPhones-have-faulty-batteries .htm
Website says the 2 out of 3 iPhone 3G's have defective batteries.
They don't fully charge and have less battery life.
Anyone having the same problem? - I do

I am having this problem too, if the iphone 3G does have the same icon for the full charge as the original iphone. Apple may have changed it for the iphone 3G. But my phone does not display the radioactive green battery even after a 7 hour charge. Does anyone know the answer?

Z510 battery problem

i am an owner of lenovo z510... my prob is that in my laptop s battery icon which is on bottom right corner is showing 100% battery remaining about 2 hr ago bt i have used it continuously for 2 hours bt its still showing 100 % remaining what to do
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Hi Raff7m,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with Battery problem in your Z510 laptop.
Try to update the energy management to the latest version and check for the issue,
Click here for the energy management windows 7.
Click here for the energy management windows 8.1.
Also try to perform the gauge reset: go to power manager, select battery option in advance mode, under the battery select battery maintenance and select perform reset under battery gauge.
Also try to uninstall the Microsoft ACPI application and check and also reinstall the application.
Hope this helps. Do post back if issue persists!
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The battery problem (and an explanation)

This is for all the people who posted with battery problems (battery always shows full charge / charging, battery only charges with wall charger, battery drains overnight on full charge even though it is off, ipod cannot be turned off).
If you are under warranty, take it to the apple store. If you are like me and are out of warranty, you have a couple options.
1. If the only problem you experience is with a weak charge (battery drains overnight on full charge) then it is probably a battery problem. Follow the usual steps (5 R's) first, then search online for replacement batteries. The process is EASY and CHEAP.
2. If you experience any of the other problems I listed (the ones I have are: Ipod won't turn off - which causes the battery to drain quickly, always shows charged / charging, only charges through wall charger) then you probably have a logic board problem. This is the answer people aren't giving you. Unfortunately, the logic board replacement is much more expensive (however, with the right tools which are cheap, it is not that difficult).
What are your options? You can sell your ipod for parts and buy a new one. Your other option is to try and pick up a broken ipod and hope it has a working logic board. Note that the 'sad face' can actually be a problem with the logic board and not the hd! If the hd is making clicking noises / clearly sounds bad, then it is probably an hd problem. Keep this in mind.
Currently I plug my ipod into the wall charger each day then only use it for short trips when I need it. I'm hoping the next gen ipods come out soon =]. However, I am keeping my eyes open for ipods that may have hd or other problems that I can pick up on the cheap. I have not turned to ebay since it is hard to figure out exactly what the problem is.

My brother never syncs either and that's not good. Should sync often if not every day. So, given that, as far as your apps go, did you remove any apps over the last year and you just forgot? If so, when you synced with your computer it simply deleted the apps from your phone. Not being snide just a thought.

I am fed up with Spring and Apple passing me off to one another and neither will fix the problem. I am unable to receive a connection on my phone.

I am fed up with Spring and Apple passing me off to one another and neither will fix the problem. I am unable to receive a connection on my phone.
The internet goes out and I have to reset network setting each and every time. This is only a temporary solution which by the time I release the line with Spring or leave the apple store the issue is back. Sprint indicates that it is a know issue with the Iphone 5 and apple says it is a network issue as Sprint's network is not up to par with the Iphone and can not meet the expectations on the Iphone 5.
I have attached a few picture, as you can see it clearly says I have 5 bars and 3g available but I have no connections what so ever.
This issue affects all data and so I can not send or receive picture messages, use apps, or access the internet. The data goes in and out intermittently and it seems the phone chooses what I can and can't do.
For example I can watch Youtube or Vevo videos but I can not access Facebook or Instagram.
Is anyone else having this issue?
I will soon loose my patience....
I have reset my phone three time and have reset network and other setting mutltiple times.

Problem with battery for MacBook Pro 2007

I have a problem with battery that was replaced during video card service 1.5 years ago
Battery health was around 80% and it stopped to work, I continued to use notebook with power cable and after week the battery become like this!
spoke with person in Apple store and got answer that it is not covered by Apple and I will need to buy another new battery.
For me it looks like manufacturing problem and I'm not expecting that after 1 year my battery will die like this! Thanks that it didn't explode!
What I should do in such case?

Thanks for your reply!
All my battery story is ending with bad taste...
I always relied on quality of the Apple products, it brought me to change all computers and phones to Apple brand. I was ready to pay extra for their products...
This battery has an Apple brand on it and I'm expecting that Apple will take some responsibility for it.
First battery on my MacBook Pro 2007 worked without any problem for 4 years, then it was replaced by Apple service tech person for unknown reason. This "new" battery failed just after ending of 1 year warranty coverage and even deformed in such scarry way. And now I don't have any option to ask if there is possibility that I'm experience a manufacturing defect! And I know that it is possible, internet is full of negative comments for these batteries!
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I am using my Ipad on a remote craftshow site and am having problems with battery lasting 8 hrs. Can I use a 12v rv battery to recharge it or atleast maintain the charg over longer periods of time? I have a dc adapter. thanks

I am using my Ipad on a remote craftshow site and am having problems with battery lasting 8 hrs. Can I use a 12v rv battery to recharge it or at least maintain the charge over longer periods of time? I have a dc adapter. thanks

You should be able to use the battery if you get a car type charger which recharges mobile devices.
The full size iPads use a 10-12W charger, whereas the mini uses a 5W charger. Many car chargers only supply 5W. But at 5W, the car charger should give you some extra time on your iPad. It would be best to use a 10-12W car charger.
 Cheers, Tom

I bougt a new Macbook pro in 02/26/2013, in 11/25/ 2013, my trackpad become bulging, they exchange the trackpad, but not the bulging battery. I went there yesterday, with different problem, and they said one screw came off from the truckpad again!

I bought a new Macbook pro in 02/26/2013 from Apple Canadian Ices -003. Than I could not use it, because my cursor uncontrollably was jumping around the screen, I was resumed my trackpad become bulging, Than on11/25/ 2013 they changed my trackpad for free, because was manufactoring defect, but not the bulging battery. They said that is do not needed. Since that my cursor is quiet often quivering, I think my Macbook has serious manufacturing defect. But they said no, during a year period I went to the genius bar at least 15 times, with this and similar problems. I went there yesterday, with different problems, and they said one of the screws came off from my truck pad, therefore they need to fix it and change it. I said: - What, how, what is the real problem? A screw does not comes off just like that? They will change my trackpad again, but not the battery. They said has to rebuild the operation system, I'm saving all of my data right now! I would like to exchange the battery too, or maybe get a new Macbook. My Macbook is 2010 China model. How long I would have this trackpad problem? What are you suggesting?

If it's a 2010 as you say towards the end of your post, it's out of warranty. The battery isn't covered in that case. Why don't you just buy a new battery if that's your concern? If it's a 2013 as you say up at the top, it shouldn't have a bulging battery. How do you know it does? If it really does, ask for the store manager and explain the problem.

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I need a reliable phone not a play thing like this is right now, it just needs it to work propely. And if a major bug like this comes along, fix it immediately. After the iPhone4 story, now this...incredible! Going back to my reliable BlackBerry! It just ain't reliable and takes forever to fix a problem.

I have the same issue after iOS 4.2.1 update. I am using iPhone 3GS officially unlocked by Apple. I tried using different SIM cards and both carriers show same problem when using phone in 3G mode. Phone falls back to EDGE mode showing 'E' from '3G' at start. I have reset the phone and rebooted several times and moved to different cell areas in the city just to verify the problem.
I had no such issues earlier. I also have Nokia E71 which shows full signal and has no such issues.
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I have had my iPhone about 1 1/2 years...with no problems. About 2 days ago my battery drained within an hour, I plugged it in to charge and it heated up so hot the temperature warning popped up on the screen. The phone will not hold a charge now.

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Make an appointment at the genius bar. An out of warranty replacement is $149. It sounds like it may have gotten wet.

I am having problems with my burst mode on my iphone 6 plus it is slower than the facetime camera after i updated to ios 8.3 apple please fix this issue i am fed up with all your mistakes

i am having problems with my burst mode on my iphone 6 plus it is slower than the facetime camera after i updated to ios 8.3 apple please fix this issue i am fed up with all your mistakes

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I bought i pad 3 in canada 4 months ago but i think it's got problem with battery .i live in germany i don't know where to send it

i bought i pad 3 in canada 4 months ago but i think it's got problem with battery .i live in germany i don't know where to send it

Not quite what I heard when I went into the Apple Store in Hong Kong yesterday.
I have just bought an iPad in Hong Kong but will eventually be travelling back to the UK.
Louis in the Apple Store told me that iPads without cellular have international warranty but those with cellular do not (as there are slightly different models for different carriers).
But he was pretty cagey and essentially couldn't give a clear, straightforward answer. Which most Apple employees can't.
It is now a grey area, at the discrection of each local Apple Store & is subject, it seems, to you paying the import duty as a possible get out clause.
Look carefully but do tell us if you got this iPad reapired. Thanks.

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