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Apple Battery Update

Apple Battery Update - 1.4

For MacBook (13-inch) models.

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This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 1.4
Release Date: 2009-03-02
License: Update
Downloads (this version): 3,485
Downloads (all versions): 35,697

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Product Description:

Follow these steps to determine if your battery needs this update.
1. From the Apple menu, choose About this Mac.
2. Click More Info to start the System Profiler.
3. Locate the Hardware section and select Power.
4. Batteries with this information in the Battery Information section need this update:

1. A device name "ASMB016" or "ASMB013" in the serial number
2. A Pack Lot Code is 0002
3. A battery firmware version of 0110

Note: If the Pack Lot Code is 0003, the update is not necessary or has already been applied.

What's new in this version:

This update improves the ability of MacBook batteries to maintain a charge when the system is shut down and not used for an extended period of time.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel

Additional Requirements:

  • MacBook (13-inch)
  • MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007)
  • MacBook (13-inch Late 2006)
  • MacBook (13-inch Late 2007)
  • MacBook (13-inch
  • Early 2008)
  • MacBook (13-inch
  • Early 2009)
  • MacBook (13-inch
  • Late 2008)

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Apple Battery Update CommentaryDescription Unclear - Version: 1.4, 3/3/2009 05:06AM PST

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alanmcase
Conditions needed are unclear. Are the three conditions AND or OR? In other words, do I need this if only one is true (Firmware Version 0110), or should all three be true?
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Apple Battery Update Usage TipNot for Everyone - Version: 1.4, 3/2/2009 05:06PM PST

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mex4eric
I have a late 2009 Macbook, but it has battery:

Battery Information:

Model Information:
Serial Number: DP-bq20z951-393b-2785
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: bq20z951
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 002a
Hardware Revision: 0005
Cell Revision: 0100

So it doesn't need this update.
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Apple Battery Update Usage TipRead this first - Version: 1.4, 3/2/2009 03:54PM PST

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pilotrtc
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3421
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