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Mid 2012 model, A1278 / 2.5 GHz i5 or 2.9 GHz i7 processor.

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Service Battery Message on MacBook

Friend of mine has a macbook that is giving him a "Service Battery Warning Message".

I downloaded coconut battery and it looked to be normal. Charge capacity was around 4400 still and he could charge it up, so nothing look to indicate there was a problem.

He did tell me after I looked at his computer he did smell a burnt plastic smell coming from his laptop about a week ago.

My thoughts are just replace the battery.

Appreciate any help. Thanks!

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Here's how to do it: MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Battery Replacement

Here's three options on OEM batteries: [linked product missing or disabled: IF163-019]

Knock off batteries can be found on eBay, some work, some don't. You may see the knock off weighs 1/2 of what an original does because they just don't have the guts.

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The macbook itself is giving this message, then replace the battery. You can find a good legit battery for 40 to 50 bucks. I have swapped a few. They arent hard to do.

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Where would you get a legit battery for 40 to 50 bucks?

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There are quality batteries on ebay believe it or not. You just have to sift through the listings. Read the feedback and reviews. It's been a while, but a friend of mine bought one from a mac only ebay store for 49.99 3 years ago and its still running strong.

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I've ordered dozens of different batteries from this supplier with very good results, very fast too: http://www.ebay.com/usr/shop-siker

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