MacBook - Battery and Cold Weather

mcreb · mcreb #1 (**permalink**)

11-25-2008, 03:25 PM

I have a 13" Macbook and I left it out in my car last night. I'm sure the temp dropped into the 30's. This morning when I plugged it into the power adapter it worked fine, but the battery symbol at the top had a big X on it. I'm unable to turn the laptop on without it being plugged in. Did the cold weather kill my battery? If I wait a couple days, will it work again or should I buy a new one?

Robzilla · Robzilla #2 (**permalink**)

11-25-2008, 04:58 PM

I would wait a few days before purchasing a new one. I'd leave it charging and just forget about it for a bit. When you go back, if it still doesn't work take a trip to the apple store.

KeithTeeple · KeithTeeple #3 (**permalink**)

11-25-2008, 05:01 PM

I heard that as you use your computer, and you charge it the battery naturally heats up. Your battery is technically "dead" due to its inability to function, but if you give it 5 days, it may be able to function again. If not, take it to the almighty Apple Store.

dabears34 · dabears34 #4 (**permalink**)

11-26-2008, 01:08 AM

This happened to a friend of mine last winter when his car broke down in the snow and he forgot his laptop was in it. it took him 2 or 3 days for the battery to start working again.

mcreb · mcreb #5 (**permalink**)

11-26-2008, 01:28 AM

It's such a relief to hear that! I was really worried I might need a new one. I'll just leave it plugged in this week and hope for the best. Thanks you guys!

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mcreb #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2008 Posts: 2	11-25-2008, 03:25 PM I have a 13" Macbook and I left it out in my car last night. I'm sure the temp dropped into the 30's. This morning when I plugged it into the power adapter it worked fine, but the battery symbol at the top had a big X on it. I'm unable to turn the laptop on without it being plugged in. Did the cold weather kill my battery? If I wait a couple days, will it work again or should I buy a new one?
	QUOTE Thanks

Robzilla #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 02, 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 53 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 17" 10.4.8, G4 "Graphite" 10.4.8	11-25-2008, 04:58 PM I would wait a few days before purchasing a new one. I'd leave it charging and just forget about it for a bit. When you go back, if it still doesn't work take a trip to the apple store.
	QUOTE Thanks

dabears34 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 410 Mac Specs: Macbook 2.4 GHZ, 2G Ram, 160 GB HD\| iPhone 4	11-26-2008, 01:08 AM This happened to a friend of mine last winter when his car broke down in the snow and he forgot his laptop was in it. it took him 2 or 3 days for the battery to start working again.
	QUOTE Thanks

mcreb #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2008 Posts: 2	11-26-2008, 01:28 AM It's such a relief to hear that! I was really worried I might need a new one. I'll just leave it plugged in this week and hope for the best. Thanks you guys!
	QUOTE Thanks

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