Macbook Pro Battery

tweedbean · 19 Jun 2012 at 12:21

Hi all, I've had my Macbook for around 3 years now and it hasnt missed a beat until now. The battery has refused to charge, it sometimes works when connected to the power socket but not always. The green light on the power pack connector doesnt always light up green when I connect it to my Mac, is this an issue with my charger or battery or both?

Not looking to replace the whole thing yet as I only use it for surfing the net, the occasional spreadsheet and uploading photos from mt DSLR to the net. I think the battery has now suprassed the max amount on the charge cycle, wheres the cheapest place to buy a replacement battery and power cable?

Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" (Unibody) Specs

Thanks

James

Del Lardo · 19 Jun 2012 at 12:32

Probably a problem with the charger, I had to replace mine after 18 months (on a similar age MBP) and it was a known weakness with the connector. If you know someone with a MacBook then try their charger as a test.

tweedbean · 19 Jun 2012 at 12:36

When you say a weakness with the connector, do you mean the part on the charger or on the macbook?

I dont know anyone with a macbook as all my mates are PC based, but im guessing a power lead wont be too expensive.

Peerzy · 19 Jun 2012 at 12:43

Take it into your local Apple shop and just plug in one of the display chargers. If it charges then your charger is at fault, if it doesn't then it's a battery fault.

tweedbean · 19 Jun 2012 at 12:54

Im thinking an appointment at apple would be good, is it as easy as booking online and they provide support when you turn up?

Del Lardo · 19 Jun 2012 at 16:38

tweedbean said:
When you say a weakness with the connector, do you mean the part on the charger or on the macbook?

I dont know anyone with a macbook as all my mates are PC based, but im guessing a power lead wont be too expensive.

The connector on the charger itself.

tweedbean · 1 Jul 2012 at 15:12

Where is the cheapest place to get hold of a macbook pro charger, as the ones from apple are £65?

Semple · 1 Jul 2012 at 15:33

All the official ones will be around that price. It's not worth buying an unbranded fake for half the price.

adscan · 3 Jul 2012 at 20:39

mine did the same thing. the charger is dead.

tweedbean · 4 Jul 2012 at 16:36

It seems they have changed the charger design as they ones they sell now have silver ends instead of white.

tweedbean · 13 Jul 2012 at 12:02

Ended up picking up a charger for just over £10 on ebay, works a treat. Just need to replace the battery at somepoint as it lasts a maximum of an hour if im lucky.

tribz · 14 Jul 2012 at 15:05

tweedbean said:
Ended up picking up a charger for just over £10 on ebay, works a treat. Just need to replace the battery at somepoint as it lasts a maximum of an hour if im lucky.

Dont forget to add some smoke detectors to your list

tweedbean · 16 Jul 2012 at 11:22

As the battery is shot, I will only use the charger when the laptop is on my lap. I also made sure its a UK supplier and a uk manufacturer.