What is the original full charge capacity (mAh) of a May 2010 Macbook 13" unibody?

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What is the original full charge capacity (mAh) of a May 2010 Macbook 13" unibody?

Just as the title says. My current battery information:

Model Information:

Serial Number: W00*******1LA

Manufacturer: SMP

Device name: bq20z451

Pack Lot Code: 0000

PCB Lot Code: 0000

Firmware Version: 0201

Hardware Revision: 000a

Cell Revision: 0165

Charge Information:

Charge remaining (mAh): 5793

Fully charged: Yes

Charging: No

Full charge capacity (mAh): 5793

Health Information:

Cycle count: 35

Condition: Normal

Battery Installed: Yes

Amperage (mA): 265

Voltage (mV): 12576

Is this okay? I've had my Macbook since November 2010. I run it on battery at least once a day or every other day. I just want to know what the original max capacity was and if my mac should last for another year or longer based on this info. As a side note, coconutBattery said my battery temp is 30.4 degress celsius. Is that normal or too hot? Can I lower the temp any?

Thanks!

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MacBook (13-inch Mid 2010), Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 3, 2012 2:35 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 3, 2012 3:21 PM in response to mbd7356

read this to determine your macs batteries maximum cycle count.: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1519. Battery temp is normal, mine is at 30.5 right now.

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mbd7356 Author

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Feb 3, 2012 4:36 PM in response to shldr2thewheel

Thanks, but I'm looking for the original max capacity/full charge capacity (mAh), not the max cycle count. My current full charge capacity is 5793. I want to know what the original, out of the box, brand new max capacity was.

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Answer 3

Feb 3, 2012 4:59 PM in response to mbd7356

download coconut battery and it will tell you the original design capacity. Or see if you can find it by entering your macs serial # here: http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php

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Answer 4

mbd7356 Author

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Feb 3, 2012 5:24 PM in response to shldr2thewheel

Not trying to be difficult here, just trying to figure this out. I did download coconutBattery which is why I asked this question. It said the original design capacity was 5770. But my current full charge capacity is 5793. Something doesn't seem right there.

Thanks for the other link though, it was helpful in other ways.

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Answer 5

Feb 3, 2012 5:37 PM in response to mbd7356

welcome, I tried scouring the internet for it, and couldnt find it. Good luck 🙂

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Answer 6

Jun 16, 2013 1:17 PM in response to mbd7356

There is theoretical design capacity and there is real world design capacity. The real design capacity can range from 5500 to 6000. It all depends on the individual battery. That fact that your battery holds more than the theoretical design capacity means it is like new.

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