Cycle count battery replacement

[kaz cooke]

Hi all

I’m buying a new (second hand) MacBook Pro but I’m slightly weary as it’s a 2017 mid model with only 9 cycle counts, where I’ve seen others around the 130 mark.

If the battery is replaced would the cycle count go back to Zero ?

Thanks

 

[chscag]

Not sure I understand why you're worried over it? A 2017 MacBook Pro would have to have the battery replaced by Apple in any event. The battery is essentially glued to the chassis and the entire top case would have to be replaced as well.

It appears the MacBook Pro you're buying was used very little or used only on AC power and charged - recharged very little.

To answer your original question regarding the battery... Yes, if Apple replaced it the cycle count would be reset back to zero.

 

[ferrarr]

I believe the 2017 were part of the Keyboard replacement program, so maybe the keyboard was replaced, which is why there battery was replaced. See if this helps, Exchange + Repair Extension Programs - Apple Support

 

[kaz cooke]

Ahhhhh thanks guys, I’m upgrading from a 2010 Mac Pro where the battery could be replaced so guess I don’t need to worry then lol

Apart from asking the seller, is there a way to tell if the battery has been replaced?

 

[pigoo3]

Apart from asking the seller, is there a way to tell if the battery has been replaced?

I would say if it was done properly (Apple Store)...probably not. But if you're in the process of purchasing this computer...it's not like you're going to remove the bottom cover & start poking around in there...while at a coffee shop examining it...with the current owner in front of you. Lol

Maybe something you would do later after purchasing (if necessary).

- Nick

p.s. If you have your doubts about the battery...be frank with the current owner & ask them why the battery cycle count is so low. If they don't give an acceptable answer...walk away from the deal.

 

[ferrarr]

Is there a way you can meet the seller at a local Apple store and have them go through the machine while you are both present?

 

[kaz cooke]

Wish we could but we live in the sticks and not one near

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Thanks Nick

 

[MacInWin]

Would coconutBattery give that information? I think it reads battery data separately.

 

[kaz cooke]

This was the back up but only if the seller let’s me,

 

[kaz cooke]

This is the set up of the Mac Pro and also the battery reading looks all ok to me.

Originally I wanted a 32gb ram to future proof myself but going over budget I really can justify spending £2k plus on it. What’s the thoughts on the spec for my usage?

Internet
Downloads
Pictures and video small edits/saving
Open emu game play
Video watching

 

[pigoo3]

This is the set up of the Mac Pro and also the battery reading looks all ok to me.

Quick note..."Mac Pro's" are desktop computers...I'm assuming we're still talking about a MacBook Pro laptop/portable computer.

Originally I wanted a 32gb ram to future proof myself but going over budget I really can justify spending £2k plus on it.

I'm assuming you know that if this is a used/2nd hand computer...the RAM is not upgradeable after initial purchase (when brand new). If it has 16gig of RAM now...it will always have 16gig of RAM.

What’s the thoughts on the spec for my usage?

Internet
Downloads
Pictures and video small edits/saving
Open emu game play
Video watching

Practically any entry level computer can do this stuff.

- Nick

 

[kaz cooke]

Quick note..."Mac Pro's" are desktop computers...I'm assuming we're still talking about a MacBook Pro laptop/portable computer.



I'm assuming you know that if this is a used/2nd hand computer...the RAM is not upgradeable after initial purchase (when brand new). If it has 16gig of RAM now...it will always have 16gig of RAM.



Practically any entry level computer can do this stuff.

- Nick

Thanks Nick

Yes still on about MacBook Pro laptop, sorry lol

Also yeah knew about the ram and will have to stick with it, just I can’t afford the additional £1k for it even with a second hand ?

Great if that does what I need then perfect

 

[pigoo3]

Also yeah knew about the ram and will have to stick with it, just I can’t afford the additional £1k for it even with a second hand 

After checking...it seems that 16gig of RAM was actually the max RAM 2017 MacBook Pro's could be configured with. Wasn't until the 2018 15" MacBook Pro's where they could be configured with 32 gig of RAM.

Great if that does what I need then perfect

Much of the time the 15" MacBook Pro's are configured as a much more capable computer. Many times they will have dual graphics processors (integrated & dedicated)...which this MacBook Pro has...more RAM...etc (they don't just have a larger display...15").

This 2017 MacBook Pro is actually one of the more powerful portable computer's Apple released at that time. The only thing that would have made it the BEST sold at that time...was if it had the 3.1 GHz CPU rather than the 2.9 GHz CPU. And even with the 3.1 GHz CPU...it would have only been about 5% faster...which you probably wouldn't even notice.

Technically this is "more computer" than is needed for the computing tasks listed...but if you want a larger 15" display...then you got to get a 15" model.

- Nick

 

[kaz cooke]

Thanks Nick

I want something a bit more then I need as would like it to last a good few years just like my current 2010 MacBook Pro. Also moving from a 17inch a 15inch would be better then a 13inch

 

[pigoo3]

Thanks Nick

I want something a bit more then I need as would like it to last a good few years just like my current 2010 MacBook Pro. Also moving from a 17inch a 15inch would be better then a 13inch

I hear ya. I'm currently on a 17" MacBook Pro as well.

- Nick

p.s. Just a quick add. If most of your computing is at home...at a desk...and you wanted to save some cash...a 13" plus a nice big external monitor is a great combo!

 

[ferrarr]

p.s. Just a quick add. If most of your computing is at home...at a desk...and you wanted to save some cash...a 13" plus a nice big external monitor is a great combo!

Just as an FYI, the 13" is dual core, while the 15" is quad core.

 

[kaz cooke]

I hear ya. I'm currently on a 17" MacBook Pro as well.

- Nick

p.s. Just a quick add. If most of your computing is at home...at a desk...and you wanted to save some cash...a 13" plus a nice big external monitor is a great combo!

I so wish they kept the 17inch model as would def find the extra money worth it. It’s just my ones slow so need to change plus fancy a newer model lol

Good shout on the monitor

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Ahhh def 15 then

 

[techiesteve]

FYI, based upon the S/N you gave, the MBP was sold by Argos, UK, Apple estimated in Feb 2018, and there is no record of cases or repairs.

As already mentioned, it has either had very light use or has been used mainly on mains power.

 

[chscag]

Hey Steve....

Good to hear from you again.