edurfee08

Q: new battery replaced but still showing it needs replaced

I changed the battery and also reset the SMC but still showing it needs replaced but I ran a test and the new battery only has one cycle on it!

MacBook, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3), macbook late 2008

Posted on Mar 21, 2016 6:59 PM

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Q: new battery replaced but still showing it needs replaced

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  • by Limnos,Apple recommended

    Limnos Limnos Mar 22, 2016 5:58 AM in response to edurfee08
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    Mar 22, 2016 5:58 AM in response to edurfee08

    I know this is a fuzzy question but was the battery a good quality one or an inexpensive one?  From reading similar topics here you really need to get a good quality battery from a reputable dealer.

  • by my ginger,Apple recommended

    my ginger my ginger Mar 22, 2016 11:46 AM in response to edurfee08
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    Mar 22, 2016 11:46 AM in response to edurfee08

    Does it get to a full charge? You could go to the apple/about this mac/ systems report/power and read the charge remaining and the full charge capacity. With a new battery, it should shows as above 4000m/Ah.