On 04/06/2013, at 9:57 PM, Brian Risbey <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all > > While I am in the process of replacing a 'dead' removable battery for my > 'old' MacBook Pro 17" (with removable Battery version) I am under the > understanding that I need to shut it down before removing the power cable, to > move it about or take it to work, the 'remember open pages' works but the > restart takes ages... > Can I simple put it to sleep, remove cable, move it, reattach power cable and > continue? ( I think I know the answer but ...here is hoping), > > or, > the dead battery is slightly swollen but fits, I do need to remove it to > operate the mouse... can I remove the battery it while it is powered up but > in sleep mode - lid closed and white glowing light? (would it be glowing?) > > Brian
Hi Brian, How long before you have a replacement battery? I would not leave the swollen dead battery in the MacBook Pro, I would remove it. You don't want it bulging more and splitting the casing and/or causing damage to your MBP. I had a bulging battery in my old 17" MacBook Pro, I took the battery out and used it connected to power until a new battery arrived from Apple. The Processor speed is throttled with the battery removed, so you might notice the system is not as fast as before. There is no problem using it connected to power without a battery on your desk. You need to take care when transporting it though that you don't get any dust/debris inside the battery compartment. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
