Hi, I am buying a new battery on eBay as mine states to replace now.
What tips can any one give me to ensure my battery is genuine.
This is the one I am thinking of getting. I also know next to nothing about battery's and how to tell nonsense from fact about then via Internet searches.
Thank you!
MacBook, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), 1st Gen Unibody.
It would help to know which one of the 9 different models of MacBook you have. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info (and then System Report if you’re running 10.7 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion). When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.
I've bought used MacBooks off of eBay for my family, seven of them so far over the last 6 years. I've bought 8 batteries off of eBay sellers, just going with the cheapest. Only had one with a problem, it gave out after 6 cycles. That one was replaced under the warranty by the seller. The only other batteries that have been a problem were Apple branded batteries that started bulging. I've had two of those happen.
Apple doesn’t make any batteries. They buy them from the same manufacturers that the third party sellers are buying from. The only difference is that Apple has their logo imprinted on the battery.
Hey! Can you tell me please if battery in my Mac is genuine based on system Report battery Info:
Model Information:
Serial Number: W050104Y1D3LC
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 201
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 165
Thank you! I'll appreciate it a lot!
Hi hun, model identifier came up as MacBook 5,1. Sounds like you've had plenty of exp on battery's.
Had my Mac open a few times to replace parts when it's been water damaged etc, just know little to naught of batteries and how they've evolved.
I was looking up this battery, says its compatible with my A1278
I'm just worried of getting screwed or messing up my Mac with 'non genuine' Apple products. Although if the top reply is correct, it does matter. Can you back this up?
I have bought very cheap, evidently not 'genuine' Apple batteries that have had the logo on & looked convincing - some work well, some don't.
That ebay seller has mostly good feedback - if the saving's worth the risk to you, try one.
Hi, I am buying a new battery on eBay as mine states to replace now.
Cycle count 894
Apologies, I asked for this because I thought you had already purchased a new battery and had posed the question above.
In any case, when you get a new battery, your FCC (full charge capacity) should be ~5000 maH, and Apple quality batteries are designed to maintain 80% of the original full charge capacity after 300 cycles for your particular Macbook. You will be able to find the FCC in the same location where you provided the information above. You will be able to tell immediately if your battery is good or not. Under average use your battery should last roughly 4.5 hours.
Very useful, will remember this for future reference. Thank you very much for your assistance, all of you.
So in conclusion, it's trial and error, make sure you get a warranty and check the battery specifics once it's arrived.
Thank you fellow Apple lovers!!
Navigate to the same System Profiler indicated above, but go down to power, under which has battery information. Post this in your reply.
Really? So technically it doesn't matter if it's 'approved' by Apple or not as it's all the same stuff?
Charge remaining 1768
Cycle count 894
Voltage 12313
Firmware version 002a
Is this what's needed?
How to tell if a battery is genuine
