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Expanding battery(s) Macbook Pro

  • 28-08-2010 10:45AM
    #1
    Third Eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭


    My brother has a 17" MBP 2.17ghz Intel Core Duo. The original Apple battery burst out of it's casing and as it was out of warranty a new Fastmac battery replaced it. Now this battery has also burst it's seams. If he replaces this battery how can he ensure it doesn't happen again? Would it worth going to the Apple Store in Belfast to complain/question this flaw? Any help appreciated.
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  • #2
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,260 ✭✭✭Elessar


    In effect he can't. Happened to me aswell, and Apple replaced it immediately once I said it was bulging (even though batteries are not covered under the warranty) - they don't want to run the risk of one exploding on a customer.

    When that one ran out of power, I replaced it with one I bought on ebay. Cost me €40 and worked like a charm.


  • #3
    Third Eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭Third Eye


    Thanks for that Elessar. Did you replace yours with an Apple brand battery?


  • #4
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,260 ✭✭✭Elessar


    The one I got on ebay was sold as Apple branded and it seemed no different when it arrived, so I guess it was. Could have been a really good knock off but hey!


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