I have now got a late 2007 17 inch Macbook Pro 3.1 and in constant use the battery last 90 minutes the seller said the battery is new so is that about right 90 minutes streaming or would a new battery help.
Just checked the battery is an
A1189 MA458
10.8v 73W
Is this the right battery for my Macbook Pro 3.1
pr1uk wrote:
Just checked the battery is an
A1189 MA458
10.8v 73W
Is this the right battery for my Macbook Pro 3.1
May be not. Here is the Apple battery and an OWC replacement:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA458LL/A/rechargeable-battery-17-inch-macbook -pro?fnode=5a
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/BAP17MBP66RS/
You may have a third party battery of mixed quality. The best sources for MBP batteruies are the ones I have provided links for.
90 minutes of video use may not be that unreasonable for the old MBP batteries. Video is resource intensive and if my memory is correct, other 'normal' use allowed for 3.5 hrs ± battery run time on the older MBPs
Ciao..
Thank you i will as soon as funds are available purchase the correct battery
Peter
Just got a Macbook Pro 3.1 17 inch - battery only last 90 minutes streaming is that right ?
