Hi, When a battery is swollen, the contents within the battery are reacting in a manner that is causing the battery to expand. If the process is left long enough, the battery casing will give way and the contents will leak. Sometimes, this is gradual, sometimes this is dramatic. Of course, the contents of the battery are often corrosive and possibly toxic, so addressing it before the leak or burst is preferred.
The difficulty with this age of MacBook Air is actually finding the battery. When my son needed to replace the screen on his 2012 MacBook Pro in 2014, I was able to find a replacement for less than $300. The same model of MacBook Pro of a friend in 2017 was much more challenging to find a screen for. The best price I could find was over $600. As computers get older, it is often difficult to source parts, thus the price goes up. I also have a surplus 2012 MacBook Pro 15” that I use when testing in Catalina that needs a new battery. Our parts people cannot source the battery anywhere. Other than the battery, there’s nothing wrong with the MBP, but it’s battery only lasts about half an hour now so is more of a desktop than a laptop. Yes, going to the Apple Store, or any Apple Authorized Service Provider is worth the try, but don’t be surprised if the battery is unavailable. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On May 28, 2021, at 6:30 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > In my case, the old iPhone SE screen was uneven to the point where I thought > it would come loose and fall off. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On > Behalf Of Jessica Moss > Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 8:29 AM > To: 'Jim Fettgather' via MacVisionaries <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Bad News Bears MacBook Air 2011 > > Ok, what in the world is a swollen battery, and what are the causes of > it/signs to look for that you have one? I’ve never heard of this. > >> On May 28, 2021, at 8:15 AM, <[email protected]> <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I had a swolen battery on an old iPhone SE and took it to my carrier at the >> time and had to replace the phone so it is probably a good idea to go to >> Apple's store. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries >> <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 8:09 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Bad News Bears MacBook Air 2011 >> >> I had a swollen battery on my late 2013 vintage Macbook Air (11-inch) a >> couple years ago. The battery had swollen so much the lid wouldn't close. >> >> The Apple store replaced the old battery and I've not had an issue since. My >> total cost was just over $200 as I recall. >> >> Best, >> >> Janina >> >> Traci Duncan writes: >>> Hi Tim. Thanks for the information. Thankfully, I did buy a new machine >>> last fall. I've still been using the older MacBook Air occasionally though. >>> >>> I may look into this, but you are right, $500 would not be worth it. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> Traci >>> >>>> On May 26, 2021, at 9:31 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> Yes, that sounds like a swolen battery. From a safety prospective, you >>>> should not even be plugging it in anymore, as it is at risk of bursting. >>>> I’m doubtful that you’ll be able to find a battery for that age of MacBook >>>> Air. It’s certainly worth taking it in to an authorized Apple service >>>> provider though to see. My estimation is that it would be up to $500 to >>>> replace the battery if it can be found. That’s also hoping that there’s >>>> no damage to anything inside due too the swollen battery. Finances aside, >>>> my thought is that you’d be best to simply get a new machine. Again, if >>>> finances do not permit this in your world, hopefully, something can be >>>> figured out. >>>> >>>> Later… >>>> >>>> >>>> Tim Kilburn >>>> Jamf Certified Tech >>>> Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift >>>> Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>> >>>>> On May 26, 2021, at 10:25 AM, Traci Duncan <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Al, >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone tried to service an old MacBook? Is this something the Apple >>>>> Store will still do? >>>>> >>>>> My assumption here as I'm going to need the battery replaced. I opened up >>>>> my old MacBook Air, and the trackpad is lifted upward. The battery is >>>>> also nonresponsive. It remains at 0%, power connected, not charging. >>>>> >>>>> What are your thoughts? Is it worth it? 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