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"Service Battery" at Cycle Count 240?
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Hahah thanks so much ?
Yes finally I got it received! However I had to pay a little difference as well. Overall I am happy and I liked this device ☺️
Is your charger original?update, battery down to 0% and surprise computer is very slow now!!!
I don't expect that about the slow, take some minutes enter to this forum a write this.
Reason?
I have no idea however it should have worked.
Are you able to remove the battery directly?
You can just pop the case cover, and pop the battery plug out. That is all. If you are able to do this, just try it. If it works better, you can leave it as it is, with no battery.
you think removing the battery, and plugged can make this thing running at normal speed?
is weird, I mean the battery is on 0% so to my is dead, but why runs slow powered, I feel like if the charger don't give the enough power?
read this please: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/extremely-slow-when-battery-is-0-1.1958891/
is weird, I mean the battery is on 0% so to my is dead, but why runs slow powered, I feel like if the charger don't give the enough power?
read this please: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/extremely-slow-when-battery-is-0-1.1958891/
Based on my knowledge, the charger itself should be enough to power up a MacBook.
However when there is a battery connected, the charger also tries to charge it unless it is disturbed by a software or a hardware. In this case I assume your battery is really dead, can not being charged anymore, however the charger tries to charge it. So the charger uses its power to load the battery.
This is why I am advising you to check if the charger can boot up and run the MacBook after you remove the battery
This should happen.
If you are not able to do this, which is pretty easy, then I have no idea more.
Try these also: SMC reset, NVRAM reset (might not be related but just try), battery replacement.
Check this out as well:
Running a macbook without battery ... let's go:
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I'm on 0% if I put sleep, back to 1% and runs normally but after 1min back 0% and run slow.
I'm on Mojave, do you think If I upgrade to Big Sur fix something? (maybe stupid question but)
more info: https://apple.stackexchange.com/que...peedstep-xcpm-on-macbook-pro-11-1-osx-10-10-2
I'm on Mojave, do you think If I upgrade to Big Sur fix something? (maybe stupid question but)
more info: https://apple.stackexchange.com/que...peedstep-xcpm-on-macbook-pro-11-1-osx-10-10-2
The MacOS software will not make a difference in my opinion. Definitely.
Update: I open it and remove the original battery, yes is very inflated, pics attached.
I replace it with a new battery, and now even the trackpad is clicky again, so yes the inflated battery push the trackpad.
Now the computer return to his standard speed, back to his normal life.
BUT!!! My new concern, the NEW battery says: BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING, why??? is on 60% but don't down any, around 6 hours with the power charger and the battery don't up or down.
note: says power source: power adapter, so the power adapter it seems is fine?
more info about the new battery:
I replace it with a new battery, and now even the trackpad is clicky again, so yes the inflated battery push the trackpad.
Now the computer return to his standard speed, back to his normal life.
BUT!!! My new concern, the NEW battery says: BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING, why??? is on 60% but don't down any, around 6 hours with the power charger and the battery don't up or down.
note: says power source: power adapter, so the power adapter it seems is fine?
more info about the new battery:
MacBook not charging? 12 Ways to fix it
Your MacBook is not charging? Follow this step-by-step guide to fix the problems yourself before reaching out for professional help.
www.it-tech.com.au
Try to calibrate the battery. From 0% to 100%, or vice versa.
Try SMC reset and NVRAM reset as well.
Otherwise the new battery can be defective. But I do not think so
thanks again, I think the new battery is ok.
calibrate the battery from 0% to 100%? that means dry the battery to 0% without the charger, to later start to charge it?
Try SMC reset and NVRAM reset as well (yes but big problem, the default keyboard don't works lol, I'm using an external one).
note: yes I know this 2013 macbook pro needs a replacement but I want rescue it, is a good machine, runs fine. I'll buy the mini m1 pro on march or when apple release it but for now I'll need rescue this.
Yes, actually I would not recommend to do this however it might be beneficial to do for only one time, so that the battery can be pushed to operate normally.
SMC and NVRAM resets are internal features of MacOS and Macbooks. Try them anyway.
Is there any new info by the way, did it work?
still not charging, after a SMC and NVRAM!
I test the charger with other mac and charge fine, so the problem is not the charger.
the new battery is down to 2% and the mac is slow again!
it seems the battery is fine (screenshot)
I don't know what to do... more
maybe the connector inside is damaged? or?
I need down the battery to zero?
ouch! I need recover this mac to work from here to buy the new mini pro, I don't want spend the money on the actual mini.
I try to read about it: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=battery+not+charging+after+smc+reset
any more help? thanks.
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Looks like you might have a problem with your logic board.
You need to drain the battery to 0% dead. DO NOT CHARGE IT FOR 5 hours. leave it alone.
Fully charge it to 100% TURNED OFF. DO NOT USE IT.
When light on charger turns green, let it charge for 2 MORE HOURS.
Turn it on and start using it as normal.
That is a full battery "calibration" from apple and iFixit instructions.
You need to drain the battery to 0% dead. DO NOT CHARGE IT FOR 5 hours. leave it alone.
Fully charge it to 100% TURNED OFF. DO NOT USE IT.
When light on charger turns green, let it charge for 2 MORE HOURS.
Turn it on and start using it as normal.
That is a full battery "calibration" from apple and iFixit instructions.
I keep the faith, I'll go to do that! 7pm here, I'm back in 5 hours! thanks.
I'll continue read this on my iphone.
Just found this.
I guess OP figured this out but let me spell it out here: If you have dead battery, your system will be SLOW. Battery is used to supplement power source in case computer needs more than power source can provide. To prevent crashes, mac notebooks must have usable battery with reasonable amount of charge to run with regular speed. If battery is dead, firmware slows down the computer to preserve power. It is pretty much useless...
I have tried to replace battery in similarly old MBP with aftermarket battery and even though it looked OK, it never charged also. Never figured it out and retired the computer. It was not worth my time to fight it.
Good luck.
I guess OP figured this out but let me spell it out here: If you have dead battery, your system will be SLOW. Battery is used to supplement power source in case computer needs more than power source can provide. To prevent crashes, mac notebooks must have usable battery with reasonable amount of charge to run with regular speed. If battery is dead, firmware slows down the computer to preserve power. It is pretty much useless...
I have tried to replace battery in similarly old MBP with aftermarket battery and even though it looked OK, it never charged also. Never figured it out and retired the computer. It was not worth my time to fight it.
Good luck.
ok after 5 hours with the machine unplugged to try the drain the battery to zero, I plugged for the whole night, now in the morning still see the orange light, I turn it on and I see the same thing as my previous screenshot cococonut app, at 2% and not charging.
So the battery don’t drain to zero?
I feel the battery is good, maybe is other problem with power contact or something? Mmm
So the battery don’t drain to zero?
I feel the battery is good, maybe is other problem with power contact or something? Mmm
im confused as well.
your battery is the same brand as OEM/original Apple (SIMPLO).
im not sure, BUT it maybe something wrong with your logic board (a charging microchip) that isn't functioning properly to send electricity/charge to your battery.
you might have to take it to a local computer repair shop and have them take a look at it.
Just a thought, I would make sure that the battery connector is properly plugged in to the system board. I once was having a keyboard problem that I could not figure out and it turned out that I never reconnected the keyboard fully after applying new thermal paste.
To confirm that I think I need open the machine and check the connector? like this: