gt; Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 8:29 AM
> To: 'Jim Fettgather' via MacVisionaries
> 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.
>
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: 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,
> wrote:
>
> I had a swolen battery on an old iPhone SE and took it t
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
> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 8:09 AM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Bad News Bears MacBook Air 2011
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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
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
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
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
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
