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Q: backup needed before battery replacement?

do I need to backup before having a battery replaced?

Posted on Dec 30, 2015 5:40 AM

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Q: backup needed before battery replacement?

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  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Dec 30, 2015 12:14 PM in response to cornguy
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    Dec 30, 2015 12:14 PM in response to cornguy

    You should consider it a good idea, especially if you're to take it in

    and leave it for a non-user replacement battery to be installed...

     

    If the unit is one that you could replace the battery yourself, then

    it would be an easy task. An Apple Store with Genius can test the

    computer if you have an appointment, to see if the issue is only

    the battery or if other component needs replacement. Take along

    the MagSafe charger, too;  if going to a free Genius appointment.

     

    Or as a good safeguard, a backup should be made regularly on a

    separate externally enclosed hard drive or storage device; both

    by use of Time Machine and by use of backup software such as

    a clone utility. As computers age, the hard disk drive is more likely

    to fail as they are a moving part, also with electronics. They wear.

     

    Good luck & happy computing!