Hi All. My macbook air battery has degraded over the years, but I'm not keen on shelling out the the exhorbitant amount apple wants for a new battery.
Has anyone has any experience with third party batteries? There are a heap on eBay, but obviously don't want a dodgy one that will be at half charge at end of the year.
This is the most legit looking one I have seen http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Replacement-Battery-for-Apple-A13…
Thanks in advance for the help.
thanks for feedback!
Hi mate, old thread I know, but how's your Floureon battery going? Can you grab coconutBattery and look at the load cycles and % design capacity remaining?
Macbook Air6,1 Manufacture date 2013-06-30
Current Charge 4938mAh
Full Charge Capacity 5670mAh
86.3%
Design Capacity 5200 mAh
111.2%
Manufacture date 2016-03-07
Cycle count 214
macOS Battery status Good
Battery temperature 28.0°C
Discharging with 5.3 Watts
Power adapter Not connected
Your battery is still at 111% of the original design capacity? Wonder what's going on there…
Either way, you're happy with the life still?
Don't know, was over capacity from the get go.
It's been in for just over a year now, no problems.
For the $66.99 I paid vs $189 from Apple hell yeah I'm happy!
Even if it died now I would just get another Floureon, big + is avoiding contact with a "Genius"
This seems to be genuine, and from a reputable Aus seller. Feedback is also very positive for the product. Just make sure it's compatible with your MB model.
hmm something makes me feel suspicious when a product claims to be 'genuine' but is so much cheaper than what apple sells. Maybe it's just my sceptical side! I emailed the guy just to find out a bit more info though. thanks for the tip
Yeah might be worth double checking. I came across this thread on WP which suggested that some 'Genuine' eBay batteries have replaced cells.
yep i read that thread too. doesn't inspire confidence!
Hi everyone,
can anyone advise if there is any place where i can buy a reasonably priced battery replacement for a macbook pro in Sydney. I need the battery by Saturday so not able to order on-line as its already Thursday. I am happy to pay a reasonable premium to be able to pick up compared to on-line prices. I am not after a genuine apple just a compatible battery that will last me at least one year. The reason i need it by Saturday is someone is taking it overseas on Sunday morning.
thanks in advance.
regards
I got a Floureon battery for my 11 inch MacBook Air off Ebay recently. Can't say how it'll be after a year but so far it's going great. Considering my original lasted 3 years and that an apple replacement would be 3 times the price then if i get more than a year out of it I'll be happy enough. Changeover was simple enough, (Floureon includes tools with the battery) so didn't have the bother of taking it in and waiting for it at an apple store.