storing MacBook Pro for 5-6 months...

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storing MacBook Pro for 5-6 months...

I will be traveling in the near future for 5 to 6 months. Is it preferable to remove the laptop battery while it is in storage for that period of time ?

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RL

MACBOOK PRO 2.2 GHZ", Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Sep 20, 2010 7:30 AM

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DaddyPaycheck

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Sep 20, 2010 7:31 AM in response to robert larkin

Definitely.

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thomas_r.

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Sep 20, 2010 7:39 AM in response to robert larkin

Apple recommends that you store the machine in a cool location with a 50% charge on the battery, and if you're storing it for more than 5 months, to remove the battery from the machine. (Good trick if you've got one of the recent machines without a user-removeable battery!) They also say you should recharge to 50% about every 6 months. See:

http://www.apple.com/support/macbook/care/

Of course, it's a portable computer... why not take it with you? 🙂

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vince730

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Sep 20, 2010 5:42 PM in response to robert larkin

I agree with Thomas - I wouldn't recommend leaving a computer (or anything, really) without using it for more than a month. An easy way for problems to develop. Especially since I assume you have a MacBook, it would be very easy to take it with you 🙂

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