Apple Recalls Some MacBook Pro Batteries

[NickS]

"The recall is only for batteries that were included with the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Affected batteries are ones with model number A1175 and have a 12-digit serial number ending with U7SA. U7SB or U7SC." - Dailytech

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[FragTek]

Good find! What problem has been causing this recall, do we know?

 

[NickS]

Yeah, the batteries heat up like the Dells but not quite as hot. It can cause deformation of the macbook case (melting, etc.)

 

[FragTek]

Yeah, the batteries heat up like the Dells but not quite as hot. It can cause deformation of the macbook case (melting, etc.)

Good thing they pulled em then!

 

[SuB]

erm ok so my battery has that A1175

ends in U7SC

that can't be good

thanks for the headsup btw, just put my order in...

as daft as it sounds it was getting pretty darn warm

 

[FarFarAway]

Yep return it asap

 

[SuB]

at least they send the new one before u give the current one back...

glad that was spotted good job

 

[NickS]

Np. Saved ur balls haha, literally

 

[Phnom_Penh]

Is this because the cases were going funny colours? or because the batteries we blowing up?

 

[NickS]

Melting or disforming. Staining is another issue with the MBP case, where your hands go it tends to turn a yellow or brownish.

 

[SuB]

really? man that sucks, mind you most old apple stuff i've seen that was once white, was yellow/cream coloured

 

[NickS]

really? man that sucks, mind you most old apple stuff i've seen that was once white, was yellow/cream coloured

Yeah, that's the only thing bout Apple white stuff. It's not actually white plastic, but like white plastic with a clear plastic layer/shell or something that stains easily. Mmf.

 

[SuB]

hmm, are the keyboards the same? i thought they were just white plastic? they pick up dirt very quickly, but being white i can see why

 

[NickS]

Yeeah the keyboards seem to have that clear layer too.

 

[FragTek]

Melting or disforming. Staining is another issue with the MBP case, where your hands go it tends to turn a yellow or brownish.

Theyve actually fixed this problem. All of the new MacBooks ship with a higher density plastic with smaller pores so that the discoloration doesn't happen. Fixed about a month ago or so IIRC.

 

[NickS]

Theyve actually fixed this problem. All of the new MacBooks ship with a higher density plastic with smaller pores so that the discoloration doesn't happen. Fixed about a month ago or so IIRC.

Really? Effin sick! Kudos to Apple. To be honest, they seem like one of the few companies out there who actually listen to their customers and take prompt action when there is a problem.

 

[FragTek]

Really? Effin sick! Kudos to Apple. To be honest, they seem like one of the few companies out there who actually listen to their customers and take prompt action when there is a problem.

Apple customer service is second to none, they definately take care of their customers very well.

 

[Raging]

and they freakin should for how much their products cost :rollingla

 

[NickS]

and they freakin should for how much their products cost :rollingla

LOL, you're right. But, then again, you a pay a premium for quality, no?

 

[SuB]

then pay again for extended uber warranty or rather "apple care" i have to say, so far.. i'm very impressed with my baby

i also noticed they slyed in a volume limiting control for the iPods on iTunes without me realising till the other day, when did they add that?