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| From | Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.sys.mac.system |
| Message-ID | <2014051620295318676-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom> (permalink) |
| References | <ll68uc$v65$1@dont-email.me> <170520141257579349%YourName@YourISP.com> <2014051620240659603-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom> |
| Subject | Re: Writer Needs Help |
| Organization | http://www.panic.com/unison/ |
| Date | 2014-05-16 20:29 -0700 |
On 2014-05-17 03:24:06 +0000, Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> said:
> On 2014-05-17 00:57:57 +0000, Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> said:
>
>> In article <ll68uc$v65$1@dont-email.me>, Alek Trishan
>> <alek.trishan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> A writer friend of mine wrote:
>>>
>>> "The battery just swelled up and popped out of my old computer. I just
>>> noticed it. I donít know that that can be fixed. I donít know that itís
>>> worth it to try. Itís seven years old. Maybe I should just let it go.
>>> But it still works. Itís working now, even with the battery popped out.
>>> I called my insurance company to see if theyíll pay for it to be
>>> repaired. Will let you know. Thatís my backup. I need a backup!"
>>>
>>> And then, when I asked her about replacing the battery, she wrote,
>>>
>>> "I think it needs more than a battery. Thereís some metal stuff that has
>>> exploded in it. More than the battery has exploded. I donít know the
>>> model number. I only know the serial number, which wouldnít help you.
>>> Itís a MacBook Pro, 17 inch. Theyíre not made anymore."
>>>
>>> Is there any help for her computer?
>>>
>>> How does she find the model designation?
>>>
>>> Disclaimer: the only thing I personally know about Macs in particular is
>>> that they are marketed by Apple.
>>
>> If the battery is removeable (usually a simple lock that can be turned
>> with a coin), then the battery should be removed immediately. The
>> laptop will still run while plugged into a wall socket.
>>
>> If the battery is not removeable, then stop using the laptop.
>
> He says it is an MBP 17'' I have one of those.
> There are two MBP categories those "Pre-Unibody" units with model
> numbers A1151, A1212, A1229 & A1261. Those have a user serviceable
> battery, and they can be had at a reasonable price from vendors such
> as OWC.
> Then there are the Uni-body MBPs. With those the battery is not user
> serviceable/replaceable (at least not without iFixit skills).
>
> Here is the iFixit Uni-Body MBP 17'' battery replacement guide.
> <
> http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+17-Inch+Unibody+Battery+Replacement/3403
I
>
> also have a G4 PowerBook Pro 17'' which has a user serviceable battery
> which is simple to swap out.
>
>> You can buy replacement batteries, and if it's old enough to have a
>> removeable battery, then it's easy for anyone to replace ... BUT, it
>> depends on what that other "metal stuff" is and what other damage may
>> have been done. Best to take it to an Apple Authorised repair shop and
>> get them to look at it and give a quote on repair costs. It could be
>> time for a new computer.
>
> I would suggest that if the
I meant to complete this with:
If it is beyond practical repair by an authorized Apple store/repair
facility. Then do what can be done to recover the data and part the
carcass out.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
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Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-16 20:02 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-16 20:20 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2014-05-17 12:57 +1200
Re: Writer Needs Help Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> - 2014-05-16 20:24 -0700
Re: Writer Needs Help Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> - 2014-05-16 20:29 -0700
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-16 21:09 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-16 21:31 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-17 12:34 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2014-05-18 10:33 +1200
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Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-17 19:09 -0400
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Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-17 19:09 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-17 19:21 -0400
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Re: Writer Needs Help dorayme <do_ray_me@bigpond.com> - 2014-05-25 08:32 +1000
Re: Writer Needs Help Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> - 2014-05-17 16:43 -0700
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-18 14:09 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2014-05-18 13:58 +1200
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-17 19:06 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-17 19:08 -0400
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Re: Writer Needs Help Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2014-05-18 13:50 +1200
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-18 14:10 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-18 14:26 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-18 15:21 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-18 15:37 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-18 15:56 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-18 16:07 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-18 19:31 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-18 19:48 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Alek Trishan <alek.trishan@gmail.com> - 2014-05-18 20:44 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-18 21:07 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help J Burns <burns4@nowhere.com> - 2014-05-18 23:42 -0400
Re: Writer Needs Help Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2014-05-19 09:38 +1200
Re: Writer Needs Help Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2014-05-17 13:43 +1200
Re: Writer Needs Help nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2014-05-16 22:04 -0400
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