macbook batter life

[me88]

my macbook pro battery life just reached 1000 cycles, the people at the apple store says nothing will happen, the performance of macbook might be effected but i should be fine. what i want to know is that will i be fine? should i go to the apple store and get my battery change?

 

[rtware923]

Why not wait to see if the battery's performance decreases? If it doesn't last at all get it replaced... But they are right life varies from device to device.

 

[me88]

Why not wait to see if the battery's performance decreases? If it doesn't last at all get it replaced... But they are right life varies from device to device.

whats the worst that could happen? my computer will still boot up, right? i seems to last an entire day with constant use before it got to 1000 cycles. i don't think it should be an issue but i thought i ask around just in case

 

[grimakis]

Just some extra info. My battery went bad after about 4 years. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but my computer was overheating like crazy. The CPU was running at 1000% percent usage(literally it said this in the monitor).

I brought it to Apple, and they had no clue what could cause it, but they said "Hey, you're battery is bad, lets change that and see what happens?" We did it, and it fixed all of the other issues.

To make a long story short, battery issues can affect more than just powering on the computer.

 

[me88]

Just some extra info. My battery went bad after about 4 years. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but my computer was overheating like crazy. The CPU was running at 1000% percent usage(literally it said this in the monitor).

I brought it to Apple, and they had no clue what could cause it, but they said "Hey, you're battery is bad, lets change that and see what happens?" We did it, and it fixed all of the other issues.

To make a long story short, battery issues can affect more than just powering on the computer.

i'm about to go over 1000 cycles, i've had my mac for 5 years and never had any sort of problems. i should look into getting it changed just in case

 

[jsmithepa]

I'm not sure exactly what happened, but my computer was overheating like crazy. The CPU was running at 1000% percent usage(literally it said this in the monitor).

You scaring the guy. 😀

With a worn battery, but any time really, YOU KNOW how warm your laptop gets, specially when it's idling it should not be stay warm. To that effect a worn/bad battery can heat up abnormally and start to swell, specially noticeable in a thin Air. This is a sure sign to CHANGE THE BATTERY NOW!

Op if you losing sleep over this, go ahead, get a new battery, otherwise monitor and save up for a new batt.

 

[me88]

I'm not sure exactly what happened, but my computer was overheating like crazy. The CPU was running at 1000% percent usage(literally it said this in the monitor).

You scaring the guy. 😀

With a worn battery, but any time really, YOU KNOW how warm your laptop gets, specially when it's idling it should not be stay warm. To that effect a worn/bad battery can heat up abnormally and start to swell, specially noticeable in a thin Air. This is a sure sign to CHANGE THE BATTERY NOW!

Op if you losing sleep over this, go ahead, get a new battery, otherwise monitor and save up for a new batt.

lol to seems to be fine, im over 1000 cycle counts but it seems to be working. i've noticed that the battery drains faster now, i will be changing the battery soon, how long does the change take? how much will it cost me?

 

[jsmithepa]

For max performance, get it from Apple, including labor usd$100+. Free labor if still have AppleCare.

 

[me88]

For max performance, get it from Apple, including labor usd$100+. Free labor if still have AppleCare.

i never got applecare, i felt it was a waste of money, mac's are reliable

 

[jsmithepa]

i never got applecare, i felt it was a waste of money, mac's are reliable

Me either, just thought to mention it for those who do.

I hear if you have AppleCare, you walk into an Apple store and you are pampered, you get to sit int the lounge, free champagne, get to be tendered by the better looking geniuses... 😀