Mid 2010 13" Macbook Pro Battery failure?

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I don't use my MBP all that much right now, it has probably been 1-2 months since it has been used, actually. I just tried to charge it and get some stuff updated and organized, only to realize the battery wasn't charging. Before plugging it in, the battery status lights would not light up at all. So I plugged it in and was going to let it get charged for a while before using it. 20 minutes later I noticed that the Magsafe's LED was green, and only one dimly flashing green light was on at the charge level indicator. I plugged it in again and the Magsafe turned orange. I turned the system on, and it worked. The battery level in the OSX menu bar showed a time of "10:15" and an icon that it was charging. Left it alone for a while. Then pulled the magsafe from it. Dead.

Assuming the battery has flatlined (over a couple of months? wow), does anyone know where to find the proper battery?
 
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Had the something with my dell. But I ordered a new battery from dell. I would go to apple and find the battery you are looking for.
 
Apple doesn't want us peasants working on their precious. They won't sell the battery to me. Found one listed at Bizrate for $55 so I'll just try that. Has a 1-year warranty. Time to stop buying Apple products.
 
Yet my Asus laptop was a 2009 model and the battery has only lost 20% of it's capacity. Good luck replacing the battery. At least I can just swap a new battery( indirect actual Asus replacement is $120 while the cheap ones range from $30 to $80) into my laptop.
 
And if you read the last post, the battery is functioning now. I reset the SMC and that seems to have fixed it.
 
Got to be careful with Apple batteries, I left my MacBook unplugged for about 2 weeks (brother stole my charger and buggered off to uni rather than getting Apple to replace his shorted one for free!) and the damn thing wouldn't charge, still doesn't now, because Li-ion batteries apparently may explode if allowed to fully discharge before being charged so the battery's microcontroller won't allow it to charge. Apple wants about £100 for a new one, they were 'only' £60 while my model was current.

This is why I'll never have another laptop until I really need one; Apple ones are the only ones that don't immediately strike me as being really, really crap but they're too expensive to put right should they go wrong.
 
because Li-ion batteries apparently may explode if allowed to fully discharge before being charged so the battery's microcontroller won't allow it to charge.

Not true.

My laptops li-ion battery has gone fully dead a few time and still charges normally.
 
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Not true.

My laptops li-ion battery has gone fully dead a few time and still charges normally.

Well, someone needs to tell Apple that because apparently that's why they've disabled my battery.
 
Well, someone needs to tell Apple that because apparently that's why they've disabled my battery.

That most likely their way of getting more money from their customers.

My HP touchpads battery was dead flat for 5months which was the last time I used it and it still works fine.
 
Apple doesn't want us peasants working on their precious. They won't sell the battery to me.
And even if they would, it would be twice the price than if you would order a clone from a third party.

I replaced the battery on my 2009 MBP with a clone. Costs: 70 euro including shipping instead of 129,- Works perfectly, including management/status featutres etc. 👍
 
Got to be careful with Apple batteries, I left my MacBook unplugged for about 2 weeks (brother stole my charger and buggered off to uni rather than getting Apple to replace his shorted one for free!) and the damn thing wouldn't charge, still doesn't now, because Li-ion batteries apparently may explode if allowed to fully discharge before being charged so the battery's microcontroller won't allow it to charge. Apple wants about £100 for a new one, they were 'only' £60 while my model was current.

This is why I'll never have another laptop until I really need one; Apple ones are the only ones that don't immediately strike me as being really, really crap but they're too expensive to put right should they go wrong.

Grab your Macbook. Without being plugged in, press and hold the power button for 5-10 seconds, keep holding it and plug in the Magsafe. Hold the power button for a few more seconds, release, then press and release.

It'll fire up with fans on full blast. I let mine boot then pulled the magsafe (killing it, probably better to just shut it down, but it's what I did). Then plug it back in and it might be working as normal. That's all I did and mine began working.


Also a TRUELY flatlined Li-ion battery will not work again. There was a big issue with Tesla Roadsters becoming bricks if they weren't kept charged while in long-term storage. $45k to replace the battery I think.
 
Take it to the Apple store before you try to buy a battery. I had one go bad in my late-08 and they tested it and replaced it on the spot. They're generally really good with warranty repairs, especially if you have AppleCare.
 
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Grab your Macbook. Without being plugged in, press and hold the power button for 5-10 seconds, keep holding it and plug in the Magsafe. Hold the power button for a few more seconds, release, then press and release.

It'll fire up with fans on full blast. I let mine boot then pulled the magsafe (killing it, probably better to just shut it down, but it's what I did). Then plug it back in and it might be working as normal. That's all I did and mine began working.

You mean reset the SMC? I've done that, believe me I tried everything, including some Apple hardware test and maintenance software that was strictly internal, never sold to the public. My Dad used to run the biggest European Apple servicing company (until they broke the contract which nearly bankrupted us), he was actually Apple's first-party repair agent. So, after the company went under he kept all the old OSes and hardware tests, which is quite useful! None of them did me any good though because the battery was completely flat. Oh well! Thanks for trying to help, though.
 
You mean reset the SMC? I've done that, believe me I tried everything, including some Apple hardware test and maintenance software that was strictly internal, never sold to the public. My Dad used to run the biggest European Apple servicing company (until they broke the contract which nearly bankrupted us), he was actually Apple's first-party repair agent. So, after the company went under he kept all the old OSes and hardware tests, which is quite useful! None of them did me any good though because the battery was completely flat. Oh well! Thanks for trying to help, though.

Good lord, you have all the hardware and software in the world, plus a knowledgeable father, and you still couldn't figure it out? Pony up the cash for a new battery and have your dad install the damn thing for you.
 
Well, someone needs to tell Apple that because apparently that's why they've disabled my battery.

Something is definitely wrong with your battery, so it's probably a manufacturing defect. If you are still covered by warranty, you should send it in. If not, look up your country's laws concerning things like this.

For example, in Sweden, we have three years warranty against manufacturing defects. The only issue is that we (the customer) have to prove that it's a manufacturing defect after 6 months, but with Apple products, because you have a one-year warranty included, it's after 12 months.
 

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