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To: Done, gone. who wrote (63463)	4/18/2007 4:01:39 PM
From: Cogito	Respond to of 213184

Michal - No, I haven't been having that problem. But I don't run on the battery that often, either. - Allen

To: Done, gone. who wrote (63463)	4/18/2007 6:29:11 PM
From: Jeff Hayden	Respond to of 213184

Michal, Apple just last week replaced my MacBook Pro (17") battery. It was swelling in the middle. Apparently, when it swells, it pulls the battery contacts away from the MacBook contacts and the computer just shuts down. I wonder if it's only Sony batteries, or if other manufactures' batteries are swelling? Seems like the problem is still hanging around. I bought my MacBook Pro 11 months ago though. So maybe that battery lasted longer? Well shutting down is preferably to an explosion - which might have happened if the battery stayed connected while I was drawing juice from it. Jeff

To: Done, gone. who wrote (63463)	4/27/2007 5:27:32 PM
From: Done, gone.	Respond to of 213184

Aha. Here is the answer to my problem, mentioned in the post to which I now reply... ____________________ Apple Inc. said on Friday some batteries in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers may have performance problems, but they do not pose a safety risk. Apple (Charts, Fortune 500) said problems with affected batteries include not charging when the computer is plugged into an outlet. "The issues are not a safety risk, so consumers can continue using their batteries," the company said in a statement. The affected batteries are in MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks sold worldwide from February 2006 and April 2007, Apple said. Apple said it has issued a software update designed to improve battery performance. Those who bought the notebook with the batteries in question can get a new, free battery if it continues not to perform. The replacement program also applies if the computer is out of warranty." More: money.cnn.com