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    Macbook battery-doesn't fit perfectly

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Roger Dodger, May 7, 2008.

  1. Roger Dodger

    Roger Dodger Notebook Consultant

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    am I the only one feeling this?

    whenever I take my battery out and then re-insert it into the battery bay, it never fits perfectly, it's always somewhat uneven, which makes my macbook feel somewhat wobbly on the bottom.

    or am i just paranoid and making something out of nothing? :p
     
    Roger Dodger, May 7, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Sometimes older laptops will get bent out of shape as the plastics warp due to heat. Perhaps this explains your battery not fitting. This is an issue with my HP, which does not sit evenly on a flat surface.
     
    Bog, May 7, 2008
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  3. simmy_23

    simmy_23 Newbie

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    I have the same problem (Black 2.4 GHz 4GB RAM). Have you managed to fix it at all?
     
    simmy_23, Aug 30, 2008
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  4. jimboutilier

    jimboutilier Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If you've upgraded your RAM or HD, the "L" bracket can be tricky to get in its original position (particularly for RAM upgrades). If you've done this, removing the L bracket, checking to see that the RAM is full seated and the leavers are properly positioned.

    Then re-install the L bracket and ensure its completely flush both top and side.

    Just a possability.
     
    jimboutilier, Aug 30, 2008
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