advice needed for battery service

macdrew · macdrew #1 (**permalink**)

07-18-2011, 04:43 PM

Had my mac 19months and never bought apple care as i said i would wait 12 months then purchase but things never work out as i say!...anyhow battery is saying it needs a service which probably means a replacement! it only holding 67% of its power and has done 276 loadcycles!

Now would it be wise to buy applecare and get it replaced on that or is there a lag period from buying it before actually using it to replace it under that?!

I would guess the battery to replace in uk is about £100 + VAT and fitting charges so bout £150!

help

macdrew · macdrew #2 (**permalink**)

07-18-2011, 05:01 PM

found out:

batteries arent covered on warranty unless caused by defects of a faulty part or macbook etc.. it is a consumable!

Price is £99 inc VAT and is booked in at a genius bar on Thursday. Thanks good night lol

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macdrew #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 04, 2011 Posts: 4	07-18-2011, 04:43 PM Had my mac 19months and never bought apple care as i said i would wait 12 months then purchase but things never work out as i say!...anyhow battery is saying it needs a service which probably means a replacement! it only holding 67% of its power and has done 276 loadcycles! Now would it be wise to buy applecare and get it replaced on that or is there a lag period from buying it before actually using it to replace it under that?! I would guess the battery to replace in uk is about £100 + VAT and fitting charges so bout £150! help
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macdrew #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 04, 2011 Posts: 4	07-18-2011, 05:01 PM found out: batteries arent covered on warranty unless caused by defects of a faulty part or macbook etc.. it is a consumable! Price is £99 inc VAT and is booked in at a genius bar on Thursday. Thanks good night lol
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