When should I replace the battery?

I've head my macbook for about 26 months now, I downloaded coconut battery after I realized that my full charge isn't nearly what it used to be. I found out that my battery health is around 50%, since the warranty is over, should I buy a new battery?

At this point Apple isn't going to provide you with a new one - 50% capacity after 2 years is pretty darn good. So should you buy a new battery? Yes, if you aren't satisfied with how long your battery lasts, go ahead. I generally buy a new one after 14-18 months.

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My MacBook Pro 13" won't turn on 90% of the time I try to get it running, and when it does turn on, even on a charger, it shuts down if I stop using it for 2 seconds and it won't turn back on. Should I replace the battery?

My MacBook Pro 13" won't turn on 90% of the time I try to get it running, and when it does turn on, even on a charger, it shuts down if I stop using it for 2+ seconds and it won't turn back on. Should I replace the battery? It doesn't hold a charge either...

EmadJamal,
the battery won’t melt because of long connection to the AC charger, although that has the potential of reducing the battery’s life.
Do you have access to a second 60 W AC charger to test with your MacBook Pro, or access to a second 13-inch MacBook Pro against which your AC charger could be tested?

My iphone 5 gets hot while using it and while charging too.... Please help me what should i do?? Should i replace the battery....?? Because it gets hot even within 5 minutes also.... And it is happening from 2 weeks daily.

My iphone 5 gets hot while using it and while charging too.... Please help me what should i do?? Should i replace the battery....?? Because it gets hot even within 5 minutes also.... And it is happening from 2 weeks daily.

The Basic Troubleshooting Steps are:
Restart... Reset... Restore from Backup... Restore as New...
Restart / Reset > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Backing up, Updating and Restoring > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
If you try all these steps and you still have issues... Then a Visit to an Apple Store or AASP (Authorized Apple Service Provider) is the Next Step...
Be sure to make an appointment first...

HT1349 should i replace the battery if my laptop is 3 years old and wont start up or recieve power ... took it to apple and the guy readjusted my battery and it was fine for two days and same thing happened? thinking of buying a new battery

should i replace the battery if my laptop is 3 years old and wont start up or recieve power ... took it to apple and the guy readjusted my battery and it was fine for two days and same thing happened? thinking of buying a new battery

I am bemused and have to ask how one "readjusts" a battery?

When should I replace my battery ?

Just wondering when the battery should be replaced. I have noticed when its fully charged i get at the most 5 hours where when I bought it I was getting 7 hours.

According to Apple:
When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
I would add that if the battery status indictor shows that the battery requires service, that evaluation may be necessary by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. More information here.

HT201210 Just replaced the battery in my iPhone 4S. Before doing so I backed-up then wiped the phone. Now when I go to restore it, it gets about 3/4 done and that is when I get an error message, "Code 1." does this mean I fried it?? :-(

Hello,
Just replaced the battery in my iPhone 4S. Before doing so I backed-up then wiped the phone. Now when I go to restore it, it gets about 3/4 done and that is when I get an error message, "Code 1." does this mean I fried it??

Hey joshuafromisr,
If you resintall iTunes, it should fix the issue. The following document will go over how to remove iTunes fully and then reinstall. Depending on what version of Windows you're running you'll either follow the directions here:
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
or here:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
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After changing the battery in my iphone 4s, the phone will not boot up. I only see the apple and when it sits for a few minutes, a code shows above it. What is going on? Did I damage the phone by replacing the battery?

My sister gave me her iphone 4s for my son. It needed a new battery so, I bought one and replaced it. after doing so, it will not power up. I can only see the apple on the screen and when left for a few minutes.... 10 lines of numbers and codes show up at the top of the screen. Did I ruin the iphone by replacing the battery? Was a simple switch so I don't understand what is going on. Have never had one of these before.

iPhones are not user servicable.
Take the device to a competent repair person or buy a new one.

I replaced the battery on my RAID card, when I booted my mac pro up, I get the folder with the question mark. I used a boot USB drive to boot and when I looked in the RAID utility, my RAID 5 volumes were no longer showing, advise.

I replaced the battery on my RAID card, when I booted my mac pro up, I get the folder with the question mark. I used a boot USB drive to boot and when I looked in the RAID utility, my RAID 5 volumes were no longer showing, advise.
Ernest

Not sure if I'm following you. I have 4 hard drives installed on my Mac Pro. I had a RAID 5 configured and functional for about 5 months. My battery died on the RAID card. I replaced the battery, seated the RAID card back in the slot I removed it from. When I booted to the USB drive to look in the RAID utility, I could see the battery is charged but my volumes are not showing.
The drives don't show in disk Utility. I built the RAID with the RAID Utility and they did show there. I have a early 2008 Mac Pro, Mavricks OS running Mac Server

HT4972 hi. my iphone 3gs was stuck on apple logo, does not charging. when i replace the battery, it works, my promblem not is, in can't or won't read the simcard. i cant activate my phone. even i put att simcard. how can i activate it? please help me. tha

hi. my iphone 3gs was stuck on apple logo, does not charging. when i replace the battery, it works, my promblem not is, in can't or won't read the simcard. i cant activate my phone. even i put att simcard. how can i activate it? please help me. thanks.

Apple recommends backing up the data when you're getting the battery replaced by them. So I assume that you will likely lose the data during this process.
Will the data on my iPhone be preserved?
No, during the service process all data on your iPhone will be erased. Before obtaining service, it is important to back up your data using iCloud or iTunes. Apple is not responsible for the loss of information while servicing your iPhone and does not offer any data transfer service. During service, Apple may exchange your iPhone with an iPhone that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability.
Following service, your iPhone may have a newer operating system (iOS) version and you will need torestore your data using the method used to back it up (iCloud or iTunes). As a result, you may also need to update your App Store applications to ensure compatibility with the newer iOS. If you experience a problem with an application purchased from the App Store, check to see if an update is available or contact the application vendor directly.
copied from Apple - Support - Service Answer Center

Should i keep the battery on when it is connected to the AC

hello
i have a question:
my macbook is always vonnected to the ac,, i don't move it around"seldom"
so i'm owndering,,will this affect my battery,,
should i keep the battery on when it is connected to the AC?
or should i remove it?
thanks in advance

Hi multiple 1,
Modern battery technology now prevent battery becoming overcharged or create memory effect, so like First Magus said, it is ok to leave the battery in your macbook all the time.
But apple also recommend user to use their battery once a while or calibrate to refresh the battery cell.
Good Luck.

My iPhone 4S shuts down when it says it's still got charge... Is it worth replacing the battery

I charged my phone to 100% and the charge went down really quickly. It then turned off at 25% and a few minutes later turned back on if I hold down the two buttons then turned of again at about 15%. I keep turning it back on to get it really low so I could recalibrate the battery and the charge still went down really quickly and this time it turned off at about 9% but then charged it not to full and it turned off at 20%
Is it worth replacing the battery or is there something else making this happen?

If the phone is no longer under warranty, you can get a new battery at a third party like ifixit.com and any tools you might need to replace it.

How do I best replace the battery latch in a HP Probook 4510s?

How do I best replace the battery latch in a HP Probook 4510s? After letting it fall, I had to replace the battery latches.

Hi:
Please review the notebook tour guide at the link below. See page 9 for the bottom components illustration.
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01849861.pdf
There is a battery release latch on the bottom of the notebook. When you remove the battery there should be a part number on it on a white tag. The part number would be arranged 6 digits a dash, and 3 digits (123456-001).
Then you can input the part number at the HP parts store at the link below. You may need to change the country location at the top. I have it set for the United States.
http://h20141.www2.hp.com/Hpparts/Default.aspx?mscssid=F3F5747D15B2443A9A483574D3817190
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My iphone 4s is over 2 years old and I need to replace the battery. How much will this cost at an Apple store?

I have an iphone 4s that is over 2 years old. The phone's battery is no longer able to hold a charge for an acceptable length of time. Assuming I need to replace the battery, how much will this cost at an Apple store?

graciebethgrant wrote:
Basically, I'm new to Apple, despite using them before, but I've never actually owned my own.
Since buying this phone off a colleague at work, I seem to be having problems with it. First, I noticed how rubbish the battery life is, then my charger almost went up in flames and thirdly my camera lense is scratched beyond belief.
I know the phone isn't within warranty, although I was lead to believe it was before and during buying it, so basically I'm extremely disappointed with the general make up of iPhone's considering they cost such a **** of a lot of money, you'd think they'd be built to last.
Back to my main point, how much would it cost for a new battery? Or a new camera lense if anyone can help me with that? (I know that the back of the phone was refurbished just before my buying it, so literally just the camera lense)
Thanks!
So basically it sounds like you bought an abused used iPhone and somehow that makes the phone subpar because dispite the abuse it should still last forever and look like new? Batteries don't last forever, even under ideal conditions, so your expectatoins are unrealistic. Take it in and have an estimate done.

When I begin use the battery am I obligate to use it until the finish or I can plug the energy cable in any moment?

When I begin use the battery am I obligate to use it until the finish or I can plug the energy cable in any moment?
thanks!

These support article should encompass all of the information one needs to know about MBP batteries and the operation of same:
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1446
Ciao.

I replaced the battery in my iPod 3G, but it still won't hold a charge. Can this be fixed?

My ipod suffered some water damage early this year, leaving the device itself working fine, but making it so that the battery drained itself within a day after each charge, whether it was used or not.
I therefore assumed the battery was the problem, so I replaced the battery, restored the iPod, and recharged it. Unfortunately, the problem has continued. Since the battery got replaced, I imagine the battery itself is fine. What else could be causing the problem, and how can I get it fixed?

most likely the mainboard and 30 pin connector took some damage and wont connect properly you just might need to replace the mainboard and everything will be fine. (P.S.you should cheak for other damage aswell)
hope it works out :3

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