Apple Battery indicator light function

Apple Battery indicator light function

Learn about the location and new functions of the battery indicator lights on MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (Late 2008) and later computers. These computers use a new, more convenient location for the battery indicator lights, when compared with previous models.

Products Affected
MacBook Pro battery (17-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)

The battery indicator lights are located along the left side of the computer. This allows for quick and easy verification of the Apple A1060 Apple A1079 battery’s charge status while the computer remains solidly in-place.

When you press the battery indicator light button, the corresponding flashes (or pattern of flashes) presents either the current charge status or a diagnostic status.

The chart below describes the behaviors you may see when you press the Apple A1045 battery indicator light button.

Battery indicator light behavior Description and instructions
• The first LED flashes for 5 seconds. The battery has not yet been charged to what’s required for a single indicator light. Ensure the MagSafe adapter is properly connected.
• LEDs representing the current charge flash 5 times, then fade. The battery is charging, but does not have a full charge.
• All LEDs flash 5 times. The Apple A1078 battery needs to be replaced. Please schedule a service appointment with either an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
• LEDs flash from left to right and back again 5 times. The battery is not installed, or is not recognized. Verify that the battery is installed correctly.

Note: Once the MagSafe power adapter is first connected to the computer, the MagSafe’s LED glows. An amber light indicates the iBook G4 Battery is charging. A green light indicates the battery is fully charged, or not installed correctly in the computer.

Tips for maximizing apple battery charge

Tips for maximizing apple battery charge

You can take some easy steps to prolong the charge of your Apple Macbook battery portable’s .

Here are some simple settings and steps you can take to get the most out of your MacBook, MacBook Pro 13 inch battery , MacBook Air, iBook G4 or PowerBook G4 battery.

Optimize your battery settings in Energy Saver preferences

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2. From the View menu, choose Energy Saver.
3. Click Show Details.
4. Choose Battery or Battery Power from the “Settings for” pop-up menu.
5. Choose Longest or Better Battery Life from the Optimize Energy Settings pop-up menu.

These settings will put the hard disk to sleep whenever possible and reduce the computer’s microprocessor performance in order to maximize its Apple A1175 battery life. If you are using processor-intensive applications, you may wish to change these settings so the microprocessor performance is no longer reduced.

Set your screen brightness to the lowest comfortable level

Press the F1 (dimmer) and F2 (brighter) keys to dim the screen until the brightness is as low as possible and the screen is still comfortable to look at.

Turn off unused features and technologies.

Just as you would turn off the lights in an unoccupied room, turning off unused features and technologies can help maximize your Apple A1185 battery life, too. Here are a few suggestions:

• Eject CDs and DVDs you’re no longer using. Every so often, the optical drive spins up to read CDs or DVDs. This consumes a small amount of power.
• Disconnect peripherals when you’re not using them. Connected peripherals, such as printers and digital cameras, can draw power from your Apple iBook G4 12 inch Battery even when you’re not using them.
• Shut down any runaway applications

If you’re not in a location where you need to use AirPort or Bluetooth, you can turn them off to save A1008 A1012 power.

To turn off AirPort:

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2. From the View menu, choose Network.
3. From the Show selection, choose Network Port Configuration.
4. Uncheck Airport from the list.
5. Click Apply Now.

To turn off Bluetooth in Mac OS X 10.2 or later in Apple A1057 A1060 :

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2. From the View menu, choose Bluetooth.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Click Turn Bluetooth Off.

Improving apple notebook by calibrating your battery

Improving apple notebook by calibrating your battery

You can calibrate your iBook, PowerBook, MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro computer’s lithium ion battery for best performance.

The battery has an internal microprocessor that provides an estimate of the amount of energy in the battery as it charges and discharges. The a1175 battery needs to be recalibrated from time to time to keep the onscreen battery time and percent display accurate and to keep the battery operating at maximum?efficiency. You should perform this procedure when you first use your computer and then every few months after that. If you normally leave your Apple portable computer connected to AC?power and very rarely use it on battery power you may want to perform this process once a month. The website?www.apple.com/batteries?has more helpful information regarding batteries and offers an iCal calendar to remind you to calibrate your battery.?

Note If you’re not sure which model of PowerBook you have, see PowerBook G4 Computers: How to Identify Different Models for assistance.

Products Affected

iBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook, PowerBook, MacBook Air

iBooks and PowerBook G4s other than the PowerBook G4 battery (15-inch Double-Layer SD)

1. Plug the power adapter in and fully charge your computer’s a1185 A1022 battery until the battery indicator lights turn off and the adapter plug light goes from amber to green, which indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook or PowerBook. When your battery gets low, you will see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. Continue to use your computer until it goes to sleep. At that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration.
3. Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.

You have to fully charge and then discharge your battery only once to calibrate it. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level.

Tip: When the A1175 A1185 battery reaches “empty”, the computer is forced into sleep mode. The battery actually holds a reserve beyond “empty”, to maintain the computer in sleep for a period of time. Once the battery is truly exhausted, the computer is forced to shut down. At this point, any open files could be lost. Therefore, it is important that you find an electrical outlet and connect the adapter before the forced shutdown occurs.

PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD), MacBook (all models), Macbook Pro Series battery (all models), MacBook Pro (17-inch) (all models) and?MacBook Air

The battery calibration for the PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD) and any model of MacBook or MacBook Pro has been updated because of a new A1079 battery released with this computer. With these computers, follow these steps to calibrate your battery:

1. Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook’s battery until the light ring or LED on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for at least two hours. You may use your computer during this time as long as the adapter is plugged in.
3. Disconnect the power adapter while the computer still on and start running the computer off battery power. You may use your computer during this time. When your battery gets low, the low battery warning dialog appears on the screen.
4. At this point, save your work.? Continue to use your computer; when the PowerBook G4 battery gets very low, the computer will automatically go to sleep.
5. Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or more.
6. Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.

Tip: When the battery reaches “empty”, the computer is forced into sleep mode. The A1079 battery actually keeps back a reserve beyond “empty”, to maintain the computer in sleep for a period of time. Once the battery is truly exhausted, the computer is forced to shut down. At this point, with the safe sleep function introduced in the PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD) computers, the computer’s memory contents have been saved to the hard drive. When power is restored, the computer returns itself to its pre-sleep state using the safe sleep image on the hard drive.

You can calibrate your iBook, PowerBook, MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro computer’s lithium ion battery for best performance.

The Ibook G3 battery has an internal microprocessor that provides an estimate of the amount of energy in the battery as it charges and discharges. The battery needs to be recalibrated from time to time to keep the onscreen battery time and percent display accurate and to keep the battery operating at maximum?efficiency. You should perform this procedure when you first use your computer and then every few months after that. If you normally leave your Apple portable computer connected to AC?power and very rarely use it on battery power you may want to perform this process once a month. The website?www.apple.com/batteries?has more helpful information regarding batteries and offers an iCal calendar to remind you to calibrate your battery.?

Note If you’re not sure which model of PowerBook you have, see PowerBook G4 Computers: How to Identify Different Models for assistance.

Products Affected

iBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook, PowerBook, MacBook Air

iBooks and PowerBook G4s other than the PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD)

1. Plug the power adapter in and fully charge your computer’s apple laptop battery until the battery indicator lights turn off and the adapter plug light goes from amber to green, which indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook or PowerBook. When your battery gets low, you will see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. Continue to use your computer until it goes to sleep. At that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration.
3. Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.

You have to fully charge and then discharge your battery only once to calibrate it. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level.

Tip: When the battery reaches “empty”, the computer is forced into sleep mode. The battery actually holds a reserve beyond “empty”, to maintain the computer in sleep for a period of time. Once the battery is truly exhausted, the computer is forced to shut down. At this point, any open files could be lost. Therefore, it is important that you find an electrical outlet and connect the adapter before the forced shutdown occurs.

PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD), MacBook (all models), MacBook Pro (all models), MacBook Pro (17-inch) (all models) and?MacBook Air

The apple laptop battery calibration for the PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD) and any model of MacBook or MacBook Pro has been updated because of a new battery released with this computer. With these computers, follow these steps to calibrate your battery:

1. Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook’s battery until the light ring or LED on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for at least two hours. You may use your computer during this time as long as the adapter is plugged in.
3. Disconnect the power adapter while the computer still on and start running the computer off battery power. You may use your computer during this time. When your battery gets low, the low battery warning dialog appears on the screen.
4. At this point, save your work.? Continue to use your computer; when the laptop battery gets very low, the computer will automatically go to sleep.
5. Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or more.
6. Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.

Tip: When the battery reaches “empty”, the computer is forced into sleep mode. The Ibook G4 battery actually keeps back a reserve beyond “empty”, to maintain the computer in sleep for a period of time. Once the battery is truly exhausted, the computer is forced to shut down. At this point, with the safe sleep function introduced in the PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD) computers, the computer’s memory contents have been saved to the hard drive. When power is restored, the computer returns itself to its pre-sleep state using the safe sleep image on the hard drive.

How to replace and calibrate the Apple Macbook battery

How to replace and calibrate the Apple Macbook battery

Last week I bought a new Macbook battery from the Apple Store to replace the slightly aged one that came with the machine. I’m travelling shortly and I need enough juice to play MAME and Doom do some work while I sit in airports waiting for connecting flights.

Late last week a parcel came for me, my new laptop battery! Here’s how I replaced the old battery and calibrated the new one, with nice pictures.

The Macbook battery as (A1189 A1185,A1175) compartment is simple to open. Grab a coin, insert into the slot and twist.

Now, why couldn’t they make the iPod battery as easy to replace? Phone covers can be removed to get at the battery and sim card so it’s not a difficult job to do. There’s an interesting iPod battery FAQ here. I expect this question applies to any Lithium Ion Macbook Pro 13 battery Macbook Pro 15 battery Macbook Pro 17 battery, not just the iPod’s one.

Q: Is it okay to leave the iPod in the dock, or otherwise attached to external power, for extended periods of time?

A1: Yes. The iPod’s circuitry will no longer charge the apple laptop battery once it is determined to be full, even if the iPod is still attached to external power.

A2: This can also be a more complicated issue. Lithium ion batteries age faster when stored at full charge. If your usage of the iPod consists almost exclusively of use while plugged in for extended periods of time such as weeks or months, and very limited usage from the battery, the battery is essentially always in a charged state. A fully charged lithium ion battery ages at a faster rate than a lithium ion pa3451u-1brs pa3465u-1brs battery at the optimum storage capacity of approximately 40%. However, keeping an iPod battery near this optimum storage capacity can prove difficult to manage. A lithium ion battery also ages from use, as well as from storage, so the aging effects of constant use of the battery in order to keep the charge closer to 40%, versus constant use while attached to external power, come close to being even.

Once I switched my Macbook on again my new battery was at 39% already and following the official Apple docs:

1. Charge the battery fully until the LED on the power cable goes green.
2. Leave it plugged into mains power for 2 hours. (doing that now)
3. Disconnect mains power and run the laptop off the battery until the machine goes to sleep.
4. Turn off the machine or let it go to sleep for at least 5 hours.
5. Plug the laptop into the mains again and fully charge the battery.

Tip: When the pa3451u-1brs pa3465u-1brs battery reaches “empty”, the computer is forced into sleep mode. The battery actually holds a reserve beyond “empty”, to maintain the computer in sleep for a period of time. Once the battery is truly exhausted, the computer is forced to shut down. At this point, any open files could be lost. Therefore, it is important that you find an electrical outlet and connect the adapter before the forced shutdown occurs.

I wonder if calibrating your battery really helps? Has anyone done a controlled test over a length of time to compare two batteries?

I’m not sure why Coconut Battery reports that the “original battery capacity” was 5200mAh. Maybe that refers to my old battery? Please Notice this the tips can use in A1189 A1185,A1175.

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Apple Battery Update 1.3

Apple Battery Update 1.3

Apple has released Apple Battery Update 1.3 for the following Macs:

MacBook Pro (15-inch)

MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy)

MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo)

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz)

According to Apple, the update “…addresses battery performance issues with the 15-inch MacBook Pro.”

About Apple Battery Update 1.3

Apple Battery Update 1.3 updates battery firmware and addresses battery performance issues with the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Your computer’s power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source while running this update. The Apple battery update is for A1175, and cant fits for A1022 A1045 A1078 A1079.

After the Apple Battery Update has been installed, any additional batteries you put in your 15-inch MacBook Pro are automatically updated.

When will the battery be updated?

The BatteryUpdater will check to see if a Macbook Pro battery needs to be updated on startup, wake from sleep, and when a battery is inserted. If in these cases there is no AC power supplied, it will then wait until AC power is present and then check to see if the battery needs to be updated. If the battery needs to be updated it will update it automatically. Wait at least 30 seconds after inserting the battery, or wait 30 seconds after you’ve logged in with a user account, before checking to see if the battery was updated.

How to tell the Apple Battery Update 1.3 has been installed

In the Finder, navigate to the SystemConfiguration folder:

1. From the Go menu, choose Go to Folder.

2. Type /System/Library/SystemConfiguration, then click Go.

2. Select the file named BatteryUpdater.bundle.

3. From the File menu, choose Get Info and check the Version.

If the version is BatteryUpdater 1.3, then the system and A1079 battery have been updated.

If no BatteryUpdater.bundle file appears in the SystemConfiguration folder, then please install the updater available here or use Software Update.

All in word, the update only for Macbook Pro 15-inch, not for Macbook Pro 13 battery and Macbook Pro 17 battery

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How to replace the HDD on the Aluminum MB and MBP

How to replace the HDD on the Aluminum MB and MBP

Hi everybody, I was thinking about replacing my HDD on my aluminum Macbook Pro 13 recently, and I thought it might be interesting to make a guide for all of those that have an alu-MB or MBP and would like to replace the HDD. You are going to need a 2.5inch laptop HDD, in the SATA format. I haven’t upgraded it yet, but I’ll show you a step by step process on how to replace it.

Step 1: To replace a HDD, you need to turn the computer completely off.

Step 2: Make sure that you have your data backed up to an external HDD, via Time Machine or Carbon Copy Cloner.

Step 3: You are then going to flip the notebook over. Be sure to have a cloth or towel on the surface you’re laying to notebook on, to prevent any scratches.

Step 4: Now, you are going to flip the tab up that is near the bottom of the notebook. That will release the battery/HDD cover.

Step 5: Now that the cover is off, you are now going to unscrew the HDD screw. There is only one screw that you have to remove to replace the HDD.

Step 6: You then want to pull on the clear tab, to get the old HDD out of the notebook ( cant fits for Latitude D410) . Be careful not to damage the SATA connector pins while taking it out. Safely disconnect the HDD from the connectors.

Step 7: Now take the new HDD, and insert it into the HDD bay. Connect the approiate connectors to the HDD. It will be obvious on what to connect, because it’s just like matching up batteries in a TV remote.

Step 8: Now that you have the new HDD in, put the cover back on the back of the computer ( Dell inspiron 6400). Make sure that the cover is flush with the rest of the notebook, with no slight edge or the like. The tab will go back down automatically when you attach the cover.

Step 9: Flip the computer back over, and boot the system up. If you have a Time Machine backup, insert you Mac OS X install disc, and wait for the installer. You then will want to go up to the menu bar, and select “Restore”. laptop battery Make sure you have your Time Machine external HDD connected at this time. You will then go to Time Machine, and select the date to where you want to restore your system. Then you will be set, and ready to go.

If you are using Carbon Copy Cloner, and you already cloned your HDD, then it will be just like using your original HDD. You won’t need to use your Mac OS X install CD at all.

You now have installed your new HDD into your Aluminum Macbook or Macbook Pro. Enjoy!

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Apple MacBook Pro features

MacBook Pro features compare

As we all know, apple produce the three Macbook Pro notebook : Macbook Pro 13″, Macbook Pro 13″, Macbook Pro 17″. They are named for their LCD screen width, but they are not only differ by LCD screen width but also have their own feartures. Now let me introduce the features of each Macbook Pro notebook. Specially need to know this the Macbook Pro 13″ is the newst notebook of Macbook series.

Apple 13-inch Macbook features

Precision aluminum unibody enclosure.

Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, the new MacBook not only looks stunning, it’s also thinner, lighter, greener, and more powerful than ever. Also we call it Apple Macbook Pro 13″.

LED-backlit display

The ultrathin 1280-by-800-pixel LED-backlit display shows off your digital media perfectly. And it’s as easy on the environment as it is on the eyes: The gorgeous glass and aluminum enclosure is arsenic- and mercury-free, and LED technology makes it more power efficient.

Advanced NVIDIA integrated graphics

Experience the most powerful MacBook graphics ever. With a new NVIDIA GeForce 9400M processor, the new MacBook delivers up to 5x more graphics performance, so you can immerse yourself in lifelike 3D games.

All-new, smooth glass Multi-Touch trackpad

It’s redesigned with even more room for even more gestures. Now the entire glass trackpad is also the button, so it’s clickable everywhere.

Apple 15-inch Macbook features

Precision aluminium. The new gold standard
Carved from a single block of aluminium, the new MacBook Pro unibody enclosure is slim and streamlined with a soft-brushed surface and stunning contours.

Brilliant brilliance.

The moment you open your MacBook Pro you’re greeted by glorious, full screen brightness. But that’s only one gleaming quality of the glossy LED-backlit widescreen display. The picture is brilliant and sharp from corner to corner.

Graphics in full force

The new MacBook Pro reaches a new level of high-speed, high-end game-playing power. Not to mention pure performance for graphics-intensive applications like Aperture and Motion.

Even the keyboard is advanced

The Apple Macbook Pro 15″ rigid aluminium keyboard webbing has been cut precisely to hold the keys. And the keys are curved to perfectly fit fingers.

Apple 17-inch Macbook features

The longest-lasting Mac notebook battery ever

The Apple Macbook Pro 17 battery in the new 17-inch MacBook Pro lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge1 and can be recharged up to 1000 times2 — compared with only 200 to 300 times for typical notebooks. Combined, these advancements offer a dramatic improvement in battery lifespan: more than three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries — up to five years.

2.3 million pixels of perfection

With the high-resolution LED-backlit widescreen display on the 17-inch MacBook Pro, you get desktop-quality colour in an Apple notebook for the first time. The moment you open your MacBook Pro, you’re greeted instantly by full, corner-to-corner screen brightness. The 1920-by-1200-pixel resolution (133 pixels per inch) means you can view more palettes and windows or watch HD video in its native 1920-by-1080 resolution.

Graphics in full force.

The MacBook Pro reaches a new level of high-speed, high-end game-playing power. Not to mention pure performance for graphics-intensive applications like Aperture and Motion. Use the new NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor for great everyday performance with up to 8 hours of battery life.

Precision aluminium. The new gold standard.

Carved from a single block of aluminium, the new unibody enclosure is slim and streamlined, making this MacBook Pro the world’s thinnest and lightest 17-inch notebook — just 0.98 inch thin and 6.6 pounds. But it’s not just for looks.

Now we know the Macbook Pro series laptop are Precision aluminium and pretty interface, whats the difference between them?

All the data are from : Apple.com

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Differentiate three Powerbook G4 batteries

Apple Powerbook G4 battery

As far as I know there are three style 3 PowerBook G4 batteries, I also confuse them for a long time. I dont understand why apple named its macbook as powerbook G4 12-inch, 15-inch, 17-ich, titanium and aluminum? I also dont know why not apple name it as dell inspiron 6000, inspiron 6400 series ? Now let me introduce these powerbook G4 batteries for you.

First : 12-inch PowerBook G4 battery

Its info : Chemistry : Li-ion

Volt : 11.1V
Capacity : 4400mAh
Dimension : 129.10 x 81.20 x 20.00 mm
Color : Silver
This PowerBook G4 battery OEM code is M9324 and fits not only apple PowerBook G4 battery but also can work with (apple powerbook g4 12 m8760, apple powerbook g4 12 m9007, apple powerbook g4 12 m9008, apple powerbook g4 12 m9183, apple powerbook g4 12 m9184, apple powerbook g4 12 m9690*/A, apple powerbook g4 12 m9691*/a, apple powerbook g4 12 series). The battery is made to power apple 12-inch powerbook G4 notebook, but the most shop mark it as powerbook G4 battery not 12-inch powerbook G4 battery. You can buy it in : 12-inch powerbook G4 battery

Second : 15-inch aluminum Powerbook G4 battery

Its detail info :
Chemistry : Li-ion
Volt : 10.8V
Capacity : 4400mAh

Dimension : 120.50 x 83.60 x 19.30 mm
Color : Silver
The notebook has a strange, long and repeat name : 15-inch aluminum powerbook G4.The battery OEM code is M9325. It can work with all 15-inch aluminum powerbook G4 series and apple macbook pro notebook. You can order its cheap replacement in 15-inch powerbook G4 battery

Third: 15-inch titanium PowerBook G4 battery

Its detail info :
Chemistry : Li-ion
Volt : 14.8 V/14.4V
Capacity : 4800mAh
Dimension : 115.70×109.15×19.00 mm
Color : Grey
This notebook is apple wide screen laptop. Its battery code is M9327. Can fis for : pple powerbook g4 series (15-inch titanium), apple powerbook g4 series (15.2″ tft screen), apple powerbook g4 series (dvi), apple powerbook g4 series (gigabit ethernet), apple powerbook g4 series (titanium). You can see more info in : Apple powerbook G4 battery.

We also are not used to remember its battery code :M9324, M9325, M9326. So we general call them powerbook G4 battery, in this situation we buy a wrong battery for my notebook. Oh thank godness. Now it happends to the apple’s newest Iphone, also their name are: 4GB Iphone, 8GB Iphone and so on. Hope apple name its products in an pellucid name.