I have an original MacBook Air and there is no firmware update to address the battery issue that is plaguing newer MacBook Air models. Where is a firmware update for my original MacBook Air? Any solutions? New battery?
MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5), Original
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To check if your Mac is affected by this update, open Apple menu > Software Update and install all the available updates. If you don't see it, your Mac isn't affected by the battery problem and you don't need that firmware update
My MacBook AIr functions only when connected to a power source despite my battery indicator showing 100% charge. When I disconnect the power source the MacBook Air dies and has to be reconnected to the power source and rebooted. Below is the power info obtained off "About this Mac":
Notice the Full Charge Capacity and Cycle Count:
The firmware update as described I would think might solve this issue, but is NOT indicated for an ORIGINAL MacBook Air...WHY NOT? Solution?
Model Information:
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: ASMB017
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 9
Hardware Revision: 401
Cell Revision: 100
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 65371
Fully Charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 65371
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 757
Condition: Replace Now
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 5733
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Wake on AC Change: No
Wake on Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake on LAN: Yes
Current Power Source: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
PrioritizeNetworkReachabilityOverSleep: 0
RestartAfterKernelPanic: 157680000
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15
Wake on AC Change: No
Wake on Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes
RestartAfterKernelPanic: 157680000
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
ID: 0x0100
Wattage (W): 45
Revision: 0x0000
Family: 0x00ba
Serial Number: 0x0005c08a
Charging: No
Need a new battery?
The firmware update fixes a different problem for other computers.
I have seen that your battery condition is “Replace Now”, so you have to replace the battery. Take the Mac to an Apple Store
Firmware update for original MacBook Air battery issue
