Macbook Pro - Split Battery

[Kris]

Just a warning to any macbook pro users out there. My macbook had been mysteriously shutting itself off without warning, even when the battery was still 40-50% full. I just happened to turn it upside down yesterday and discovered the battery was actually physically split and bulging at the sides much like this photo here, only worse....

http://macmedics.com/smashed-powerbook-repair.htm

If you have a mcabook keep an eye out. This particular problem could be a serious fire hazard if it goes un-noticed. Thankfully Apple are aware and are replacing it at no cost.

Kris.

[smash]

Hey Kiddies,

If anyone has any questions apple has a web page detailing the issue here:

http://www.apple.com/au/support/macbook ... eryupdate/

There is a Battery Firmware update that can be of some use also. If you have not run it, it is strongly advised that you do so. This can be located here:

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ ... ate12.html

Smash.

[rob]

geez.....firmware upgrades for batteries!
Is the world getting too complicated or am i just getting old?

Rob

[Kris]

Probably a bit of both.... :P