Battery never calibrated in 5 years - problem if I do it now?

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Battery never calibrated in 5 years - problem if I do it now?

My battery is the original with a strength of 88% (according to widget).

I am contemplating calibrating the battery now. Considering the battery and everything else works properly might I have a problem now if I calibrate the battery?

Thanks

Gordon

ibook G4 - 933, Mac OS X (10.4.11), 640MB; airport extreme

Posted on Apr 3, 2009 1:57 PM

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K Shaffer

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Apr 7, 2009 7:08 PM in response to alias gordon mann

Since battery calibration is recommended routinely as part of
a maintenance plan, there should be no problem in doing so
even at this late a date. You are only a few years and dozens
of intervals behind; and unless your battery escaped the recall
you still have come out ahead as far as general battery duration.

calibrating your computer's battery for best performance
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

Good luck & happy computing!:)

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Answer 2

May 28, 2009 7:11 PM in response to K Shaffer

I have just seen and realised I don't thank you for your response to my question.

Apologies and a belated thank you.

(I did a calibration and the computer did not blow up.)

Regards

Gordon

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