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Q: can I still get a recall battery for my 2004 12inch powerbook g4?

Can I still get apple to replace my 2004 powerbook g4 battery?

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5), help?

Posted on Oct 21, 2014 1:33 AM

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Q: can I still get a recall battery for my 2004 12inch powerbook g4?

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  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Oct 21, 2014 7:43 AM in response to aiejgiaeojgea
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    Oct 21, 2014 7:43 AM in response to aiejgiaeojgea

    We are not Apple but, as that program is now about eight years old, I suspect Apple will tell you "no," unless you live in a country with exceptional consumer protection through warranty laws.

     

    The Apple web page that detailed that exchange program is no longer on the web site, and Apple no longer sells PowerBook batteries. All that bodes poorly for your chances of getting a free battery,

  • by Ninja53427,Helpful

    Ninja53427 Ninja53427 Oct 22, 2014 4:21 AM in response to aiejgiaeojgea
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    Oct 22, 2014 4:21 AM in response to aiejgiaeojgea

    If there is a recall that is issued for that model of PowerBook. And your machine is affected by this, You should be eligible for the recall program. If in doubt, take it to your local apple store and get further assistance from them.

     

    Good luck.

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Oct 22, 2014 5:59 AM in response to Ninja53427
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    Oct 22, 2014 5:59 AM in response to Ninja53427

    Ninja,

     

    Please look at my post above yours. That program expired years ago.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Oct 24, 2014 12:34 AM in response to aiejgiaeojgea
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    Oct 24, 2014 12:34 AM in response to aiejgiaeojgea

    If you are referring to an Apple PowerBook G4, prior to 2006, a PowerPC processor

    and a unit not capable of running an OS X newer than Leopard OS X 10.5.8, then

    there may be a fair example from this reseller of Mac parts, of a replacement battery.

     

    http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple/Laptop/Batteries

    This site shows three for select models, if PowerBook G4.

     

    You would have to match the correct part to your PBG4.

    None of these may be a proper fit, so check the specs

    and original part numbers, then read carefully -- to see.

     

    [There are no warranties in effect for obsolete/vintage Macs or batteries from Apple.]

     

    In 2005, there was a limited duration swap where a call to a toll-free number and

    to register or contact Applecare, started a process where they may have sent a

    replacement battery in an exchange program; only for specific battery numbers.

     

    That expired. A similar program for iBook G4 existed for a limited time as well.

     

    Since your post refers to a PowerBook, and in the same line, OS X 10.7.5, that is a

    contradiction. As no PowerBook could run 10.7.5 (Lion) since that requires a Mac

    with an Intel-based architecture; not the vintage PowerPC architecture in discussion.

     

    There may be sources of replacement batteries across a range of quality, be aware

    some clones of an original battery -- are not near the build quality or battery life.

     

    In any event...

    Good luck & happy computing!