Service Battery Warning on MBA

[Topaz8]

Hi
Does anyone knows if there's any other option beside bringing to Apple Svc center, due to this "Service Battery" issue?

I think there's a problem with my MBA battery. Cycle 274 only. Most of the time is plug in to power adapter.

Anyone experience this issue before?

 

[neubie]

Hi
Does anyone knows if there's any other option beside bringing to Apple Svc center, due to this "Service Battery" issue?

I think there's a problem with my MBA battery. Cycle 274 only. Most of the time is plug in to power adapter.

Anyone experience this issue before?

Check out emacsales for their replacement battery for MBA, I just ordered and installed a replacement battery for mine. Comes with torx and pentalobe screwdrivers.

 

[Topaz8]

Check out emacsales for their replacement battery for MBA, I just ordered and installed a replacement battery for mine. Comes with torx and pentalobe screwdrivers.

Thank you.

Include Shipping? How long is the shipping ah?

 

[PetPet]

If you have AppleCare coverage, bring it in.
They'll replace the battery for you.

 

[neubie]

Thank you.

Include Shipping? How long is the shipping ah?

shipping can choose from non-tracking which cost less than 10USD to UPS/FEDEX/DHL that cost USD20+

I remember paying about SGD175 for the battery (using UPS) which takes few working days.

 

[Topaz8]

shipping can choose from non-tracking which cost less than 10USD to UPS/FEDEX/DHL that cost USD20+

I remember paying about SGD175 for the battery (using UPS) which takes few working days.

Thanks for the Tips bro!!

If you have AppleCare coverage, bring it in.
They'll replace the battery for you.

Boss, my have no Applecare. So big headache!

Saw past complaints on Apple community on Battery Svc issues when users migrate to OSX.

 

[neubie]

Thanks for the Tips bro!!



Boss, my have no Applecare. So big headache!

Saw past complaints on Apple community on Battery Svc issues when users migrate to OSX.

The service battery warning is just an advisory that the battery runtime is significantly reduced, even when fully charged. Once I was using it unplugged and at about 10+% left, the system went to sleep.

So if you are constantly running off the wall outlet, may not be urgent enough to warrant a replacement.

 

[whizzard]

May want to try the other repair shops e.g. iPhix.

I am in no way affiliated to them, BTW.

 

[Topaz8]

The service battery warning is just an advisory that the battery runtime is significantly reduced, even when fully charged. Once I was using it unplugged and at about 10+% left, the system went to sleep.

So if you are constantly running off the wall outlet, may not be urgent enough to warrant a replacement.

Thank you for the info!

I just installed CoconutBattery. It states i have ~83% of the design Battery capacity left.

Looks like i can tahan a bit more.

May want to try the other repair shops e.g. iPhix.

I am in no way affiliated to them, BTW.

Noted on this option! Thanks

 

[Morugana]

just go fix your battery before warranty ends whenever you free

can prolong mac lifespan

 

[ktflash]

just go fix your battery before warranty ends whenever you free

can prolong mac lifespan

yea do it early. was quoted $400+ since my warranty is out

 

[athletic91]

Mine battery life left 65% according to coconut. On battery can last about 1.5 hour only.