MBP battery issue

[John_V85]

Hi

I'm having battery problems with my MBP. It's been plugged into the mains for a while whilst running a cinema display, but I need to use it by itself for the next 6 months whilst away with work.

However, I've noticed that the battery is exhausted after 1:30 at the most.

It was purchased approximately 16 months ago, but I can't find the receipt at the moment.

What is the chance that I can get this fixed/sorted, and if so will it be for free? Also, what is the turnaround on this fix. I work in London so can take it into the Apple shop, but need it before next weekend.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

John

 

[AJUK]

You shouldn't leave them plugged in all of the time, the best way to treat a laptop battery is to constantly keep the thing discharging or charging. You could try to calibrate the battery:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

See if that helps. Although a new battery might be worth it if your needs require a longer duration of use.

 

[John_V85]

Are the compatible batteries from the non Apple site as good. They look the same, but seem to be retailing at half the price?