Update battery firmware for MacBook (13-inch) models.
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.
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I just downloaded and installed the 1.2 Battery update for MacBooks on my Core Duo MacBook. All is well. I have not experienced any of the issues mentioned. Nevertheless, there was not trouble with the download or installation.
Lower after install
Tomnibus
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />After install, initial listing was no change (2:47). Then it went to 1:20, the popped to 1:55 an has now settled at 2:03. So, essentially this update has lowered my battery life.
Thanks apple.
What???
Blimey, a Limey
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />After installing the update and restarting, my battery indicator went from showing 98% charge, to showing 4% charge. My 17'' g4 powerbook was plugged in the whole time. !0 minutes later, it's still at 4%. Any advice? Ron.
problem free
cadbury
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />install went quickly and smoothly. no problem so far.
from the indicator, my battery life seems to increase slightly.