krystianfromst.catharines
Level 1 (0 points)

Q: Macbook Battery Bulged

I have a MacBook 2005 with the battery bulged a lot. The mac is obviously out of warrenty, I was looking around online and I saw people saying that Bulged battries can be replaced by apple for free even when your warrenty is over. Is this true?

 

People are saying its part of a recall/ prevention after the debacle a couple years ago.

 

 

Here is one of the sites that says it:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=732142

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Dec 30, 2011 3:30 PM

Close
krystianfromst.catharines

Q: Macbook Battery Bulged

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by Dave Stowe,

    Dave Stowe Dave Stowe Dec 30, 2011 3:33 PM in response to krystianfromst.catharines
    Level 5 (5,093 points)
    Dec 30, 2011 3:33 PM in response to krystianfromst.catharines

    You will need to call Customer Service for a correct answer.....1-800-676-2775

  • by UK-Max,

    UK-Max UK-Max Dec 30, 2011 11:15 PM in response to krystianfromst.catharines
    Level 2 (285 points)
    Dec 30, 2011 11:15 PM in response to krystianfromst.catharines

    Until very recently there definitely was an extended warranty in place. I used it myself.

     

    As Dave (above) says the only way to find out for sure if it's still in place is to contact Apple. My preferred route is the genius bar, as you deal face-to-face.

     

    Good Luck

  • by richardmorales,

    richardmorales richardmorales May 26, 2012 3:30 PM in response to krystianfromst.catharines
    Level 1 (0 points)
    May 26, 2012 3:30 PM in response to krystianfromst.catharines

    Good luck I have the same problem. Made an appointment at 2 differe Apple Stores. Both wanted to charge. First one said it would be $130 for a new battery + $79 for a new Charger. Than they couldn't get it to boot without the battery and said it would be $280 to fix it that it probably has a bad Logic Board. The second Apple Store replaced the charger since it was flagged as being recalled. Something the first didn't bother to do. Then said it would be $99 or $100 to replace the battery. So neighter excepted that it was faulty. Both insisted there was no recall. When I printed out the information from http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4127 and took it to the second apple store they went ahead and only replaced the charger itself. Only actual charger not the plugs that go into the outlet either. I also printed out http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/ At both locations I was told that the battery swelling was normal. And they tried telling me it's just something that happens over time and tried to compare it to other types of batteries. Like batteries in a remote or in a car. So they refused to do anything to fix it. Horrible customer service. So now I have a 2006 Macbook that was purchased in 2007 that I can't do anything with now.

     

    <Link Edited By Host>

  • by Antonitosan,

    Antonitosan Antonitosan May 26, 2012 6:57 PM in response to richardmorales
    Level 1 (5 points)
    May 26, 2012 6:57 PM in response to richardmorales

    Hey Richard.  I had the same problem and this fix did it for me. If apple won't replace your battery free of charge you may want to give it a try.  Use a toothpick instead of a cutter.  Good luck.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoOIb6pZ6vo

  • by TooDarkPark,

    TooDarkPark TooDarkPark May 27, 2012 2:17 AM in response to Antonitosan
    Level 4 (1,590 points)
    May 27, 2012 2:17 AM in response to Antonitosan

    Where do you get the screwdriver to open the battery case?

  • by Antonitosan,

    Antonitosan Antonitosan May 28, 2012 6:09 AM in response to TooDarkPark
    Level 1 (5 points)
    May 28, 2012 6:09 AM in response to TooDarkPark

    I don't know where about in the U.S. you can purchase that.  Over here in Spain I bought it in a chinese shop where they sell all kind of stuff.  It cost me about 2 us dollars and it has got changable tips, which is very handy.