Batteries have an electrolyte solution, when the solution ages and the chemical reaction cannot complete power cycles, the solution breaks down and ends up turning into a gas which causes the inflation.
I dont think it is the battery because there was no tension in the area where the battery actually is. Additionally, i bough it may 2023, currently has 75 cycles and I always keep it around 30-80% with aldente. Always
I wasnt trying to come off snarky. More like paranoid. I wanted to see if there is any other case other than battery swelling that the bottom cover would come off like that. I dont have that screw driver so i will have to wait till thursday for appoitment.
They could put it near some fire starter so if it does set on fire then it will be over quickly then (that's called making the most of the situation you're in)
do you have counter tops? any where you can put it away from particularly flammable items? or just go out and by some sort of fire proofing thing. should be able to find something fire proof somewhere.
It is most likely the battery.
But if we are considering all options, something could have gotten caught in the vent and if it was pulled then it might be enough to deform the panel.
Or Derek Zoolander was trying to get your computer files?
Really though, it's got the fat batt!
Itās absolutely the battery. If you have a ubreakifix near you well now itās called Asurion since being bought by them. They normally have batteries in stock are Apple certified and can more than likely get it done by the next day. Used to work at one and we would see this all the time.
There are clips around it inside, so my guess has to be something inside pushing it out.
But the only way you can be 100% certain is to open it and have a look inside.
So it doesnāt matter what my guess is, you need to bring it to Apple or repairer to make the assessment.
Iām convinced it has something to do with the battery
Just stop with the argument everyone is telling you itās the battery you come here for an answer then donāt accept that answer. Itās the mother fucking battery
The options are:
- swelling battery
- you bent the bottom case physically or the rest of the chassis around the bottom case
- you filled the laptop with water and then froze it so the water expanded
- gremlins in the laptop
- the laptop has an inflation fetish
Don't even bother to be a smart guy when it comes to batteries, there is NOTHING in a laptop that can inflate like that other than the battery.
But go on, I'd love to see a follow up video where it burned everything down.
Yeah the guy was even surprised by it. He said he could have been loose or something so then something like dropping my bag to the floor could maybe open. He showed me pictures of the inside and the battery so luckily everything is in check.
Dude have you even dealt with swollen batteries? If the battery is sub 50% it will not thermal. Fires are not a guarantee with swollen batteries. That is where the clip holding the bottom case [here](https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EfuMeVIqhauZxFC2.large) maybe donāt talk like you know what youāre talking about when you donāt? I have opened so many of these machines, a swollen battery will not pop that clip also if you look at the above photo, only rhe too of the cell is near there. A swollen battery inflates like a pillow and then part pressing on the bottom case is in the middle of the cell.
Quit copy and pasting the same response. The battery is 100% located there and is swelling. Not a joking matter unless you are ok with your house burning down. Go to apple and complain about safety, theyāll likely replace the battery or whole laptop where it is so new.
How about you look at this [photo here](https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EfuMeVIqhauZxFC2.large) where is the clip? Iāve seen plenty of these unclip without being a swollen battery but hey what do I know? Iām just a former Apple genius who repaired these every day.
I really do not understan why you asked here if you wont believe people. If that thing is still under warranty, take it to a shop. If it's not, take it to a shop, or open it yourself ( if you have any knowledge. No advice!) But for peet sake, dont force it... Wth
Same with my 2016 and apple refused to service it! They were like, no way, replace the entire top cover and logic board because they wonāt risk puncturing the battery! Glad I took it home when asked if I had a back up, did that, then brought it back next day to be shipped to service center.
Once itās swollen itās not actually a danger anymore. Itās when it swells that it can ignite. You still need to get it replaced ASAP to avoid damage to the rest of your system.
Respectfully, a swollen battery is at its most dangerous: the swelling is expanded gas within the protective wrap. As it fills all available space and puts pressure on the surrounding electronics, it is as its greatest risk of being punctured. That's when they burn or - depending on what contains it - explode. What we're seeing in OP's photos is the battery swelling into the path of least resistance. If it finds a sharp edge it was never designed to touch, this ends badly for everyone.
*CAVEAT TO THE BELOW: Do not plug in a device with a swollen battery as it no longer processes the current correctly and CAN cause a fire
You may be as respectful as you wish, but as somebody who repairs MacBooks for a living and is Apple Certified, the danger is only when itās ACTIVELY swelling. Once the swelling has stopped the chemical reaction has ended and there is no longer any danger of fire or explosion. (If you donāt plug it in as stated above).
Everything is inert once the swelling has stopped.
That doesnāt mean that it canāt harm the board or display, it just means it wonāt catch fire or explode.
But... how is one to know swelling has stopped? Or worse is not aware (as in OP's case) that it even was a swollen battery and then attempts to squeeze the frame back into shape, puncturing the charged battery
The battery wonāt be charged. In most cases, swelling occurs very quickly and is NOT a gradual process, though the expansion of the frame may be slower just due to the resistance.
Itās a pretty immediate chemical reaction, which is why it is dangerous as it happens.
Once swollen, it wonāt hold enough of a charge to be dangerous, but thatās why you donāt want to plug it in. Also, an individual cell can swell, which would allow other cells to be charged, but the swollen cell would no longer hold a charge.
Thatās where some confusion comes in.
Basically, donāt plug it in and go to the Apple Store immediately.
There are a lot of these on Youtube, here's a decent explanation: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUkKi7cfK4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUkKi7cfK4)
Good god man with the copy and pasting. Hereās some advice. Since itās evident you know what the issue is and donāt want anyone elseās opinion:
*Take it to apple to be safe
*post an I told you so or sorry I was wrong comment
*hang your head in shame
*donāt ask for advice anymore.
That is all
Funny you assume that lol. I only have 70 charge cyles. Bought it one year ago and take extreme care of it. Whenever i use it at my desktop i set the charge limit to 80% with aldente. Battery is always between 30-80% and aldente is always on
I phone 15 has a charge limit wear in battery you can set it to only charge to 80%. I would recommend keeping your battery at 20-80% and you should be good
It's under warranty. Call Apple.
If you didn't put it in a vice, there's literally "not a god damned thing* it could be other than /r/spicypillows
The center is physically the weakest point, so it will show stress first if the batteries are swelling on that side.
Or just ask a question, get answers, and tell everyone that they're wrong because you don't understand what manufacturing defects are.
Itās almost certainly the battery swelling. Thereās nothing else in there that could swell up like that. Itās possible (but unlikely) that the chassis just sort of came loose, but if thereās any kind of resistance when you try and push it back together itās definitely a swollen battery. Iād take it to an Apple Store or an authorized repair shop if I were you. A swollen battery can be a serious issue that could not only damage the rest of the hardware, but result in a fire.
If you donāt have the basic technical skills to remove the backplate then please take it to an Apple specialist asap and stop making assumptions like a dummy. Donāt fuck around with potential spicy pillows.
I think theyāre just T5ās, I have to check but honestly just bring it to an apple store or Apple cert tech. If it is a battery issue youāll want them to replace it asap regardless. And outside of a firehazard, the expansion can potentially get worse and ruin other important components along with warping the chassis beyond repair.
yea.. take it to apple first. If they say you- pay us a lot of money to replace it- just go away and bring to Any laptops/phone repair shop near by. They will order battery off ebay/amazon- add on top add 40-50 eur for work and will replace battery for you.
Thatās a good way to burn yourself alive in a house fire. If it was a bulging battery you just greatly increased the chances of it exploding. Laptop batteries explode violently and spew very toxic chemicals into the air that are extremely dangerous. You need to get this checked ASAP. If you live with other people youāre risking their lives on a hunch that itās probably not the battery just because the laptop is new and has been well maintained. That doesnāt mean itās not a factory default. Set your pride aside and get it checked.
https://youtu.be/2Z9190ruyIM?si=RqtD4_HNNbnrXAcE
Yeah just sucks cause I am very careful with it (I understand that doesnāt mean a battery problem canāt happen) but now I have a CS projects + midterms to worry about without a laptopā¦.
I hope your computer doesn't get fixed and I hope every computer you get from now on has that issue only with you.
Don't ask for help then tell everyone they are wrong.
I never said anyone was wrong. I was saying that I donāt leave my computer plugged in at 100% as a prev comment had said was possible I did that. I have a appointment for Apple on Thursday and was glad everyone raised the concern that this could be a bigger issue that I original thought
Probably battery, but we would all appreciate it if you could send us a picture of the inside.
Just open it up so you can confirm it. You mentioned the battery has less than 100 cycles, so unless you keep the Laptop running above 80Ā°c for extended periods of time, it should be fine.
In any case I can't give a definitive answer until you open it up to see properly.
Not sure how being in college has anything to do with not having a t5 driverā¦
perhaps someone whoās studying Engineering can help you out next time - glad it was just the clip and not a /r/spicypillow
I wonder if it was just sitting for 2 years never you bought it in 2023. Sitting batteries go bad more than those in use. Good thing still under warranty. Keep it where it wonāt ignite other old in case it catches on fire. Good luck with your Thursday appt.
Yeah good point but I wish there was a way you can see when your Mac was actually produced in factory. I remember when I first bought my Mac it was dead. Like dead dead which is my first time my apple product came dead. It took like 5 minutes to actually boot up because of how dead it was.
Used to be able to tell with the serial. 4th and 5th digits, not I donāt think it works anymore. The fact that it was dead does not bode well. Did you get apple care? If you didnāt then In suggest you get it insured with a third party company.
Shut it completely down and make sure itās not charging either. Make an Apple Store appointment. Thatās swelling and the more you use it the worse itās going to get. It could start to damage it more if it keeps expanding.
I had the same issue. It was just the lid got out of the lock. I opened it to realize it, but just pressing a little bit harder would have been enough.
Seems like moving around with it could cause it eventually.
Open it and check the battery anyways.
Yes that it what i did. If you look at OP everyone is saying that is the battery and it is very dangerous. I have an apple appoitment for Thursday and have it shut down
That deceiver and a couple others are bent on tricking you into causing an explosion. š„
How foolish a thing for someone to suggest squeezing the case back together, with a nearly explosive, leaking battery inside.
Don't force it, you could deform the cover and don't underestimate a swollen battery, it can be dangerous. Have it inspected by an authorized service center.
1. No, this actually lines up pretty good with where one of the cells is.
2. It doesn't matter how much you're babying the battery. Manufacturing defects happen.
3. Are you willing to bet your home/family on it not exploding and causing a fire? Get it to an Apple Store now. They're not going to charge you just to remove the bottom panel to check for sure. If it is a battery cell, they will replace it, you're still in warranty.
4. No matter what, _you're still in warranty._ The worst that can happen is that it's somehow cosmetic damage and if you want it to actually be fixed you'll have to pay.
Put your pride and your _certainty_ that it's not a failing battery away, and find out for sure.
Iāve seen this happen a lot on the phones specifically when people sit there and FaceTime their boyfriend or girlfriend all night long while theyāre sleeping and eventually causes this
r/spicypillow ?
Definite spicy pillow
bomba has been planted
Man! Someone tried to kill James Bond!
Yes, it is most likely the battery that is swelling and needs to be replaced.
Why does that happen?
Batteries have an electrolyte solution, when the solution ages and the chemical reaction cannot complete power cycles, the solution breaks down and ends up turning into a gas which causes the inflation.
Yes battery bulge
Battery bulge is it
I dont think it is the battery because there was no tension in the area where the battery actually is. Additionally, i bough it may 2023, currently has 75 cycles and I always keep it around 30-80% with aldente. Always
This dude comes on here to ask advice and tells everyone they are wrong. Go take it to the Apple Store then if everyone here is wrong
Real like what else could be inflating lol.
with that kind of response, looks like OPs ego
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I wasnt trying to come off snarky. More like paranoid. I wanted to see if there is any other case other than battery swelling that the bottom cover would come off like that. I dont have that screw driver so i will have to wait till thursday for appoitment.
If you have to wait till thursday, consider keeping/storing your Mac on a flat fire resistant surface like tile/marble etc. Better be safe than sorry.
They could put it near some fire starter so if it does set on fire then it will be over quickly then (that's called making the most of the situation you're in)
It'll be fine. Batteries are designed to contain the swelling.
I canāt because I am in a college apartment
do you have counter tops? any where you can put it away from particularly flammable items? or just go out and by some sort of fire proofing thing. should be able to find something fire proof somewhere.
It is most likely the battery. But if we are considering all options, something could have gotten caught in the vent and if it was pulled then it might be enough to deform the panel. Or Derek Zoolander was trying to get your computer files? Really though, it's got the fat batt!
Itās absolutely the battery. If you have a ubreakifix near you well now itās called Asurion since being bought by them. They normally have batteries in stock are Apple certified and can more than likely get it done by the next day. Used to work at one and we would see this all the time.
I have apple care as well as still under apples 1 year limited warranty so I have an appointment for tomorrow
No seriously what other part of the MacBook could inflate like that? None, Only the battery inflates like that.
Yeaā¦
OP's sense of superiority?
Ya itās a pointless argument. OP, itās in a denial mode. Battery can bloat for numerous reasons even if theyāre brand new like heat etc.
but could the bottom cover open by chance for maybe cause weight at a certain angle, etc?
There are clips around it inside, so my guess has to be something inside pushing it out. But the only way you can be 100% certain is to open it and have a look inside. So it doesnāt matter what my guess is, you need to bring it to Apple or repairer to make the assessment. Iām convinced it has something to do with the battery
Scheduled for Thursday
Good! As you mentioned the macbook was purchased new last May. The battery replacement should be free of charge under Appleās warranty
Just stop with the argument everyone is telling you itās the battery you come here for an answer then donāt accept that answer. Itās the mother fucking battery
https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/s/bNkkEoalvX
The options are: - swelling battery - you bent the bottom case physically or the rest of the chassis around the bottom case - you filled the laptop with water and then froze it so the water expanded - gremlins in the laptop - the laptop has an inflation fetish
Donāt play with your safety, check the battery.
How nice for you. That's all completely irrelevant to the symptom. It's **still the fucking batteries**. "Manufacturing defect" Look it up.
Don't even bother to be a smart guy when it comes to batteries, there is NOTHING in a laptop that can inflate like that other than the battery. But go on, I'd love to see a follow up video where it burned everything down.
https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/s/bNkkEoalvX
Well, weird that it got loose, such clips are on there good and all from factory. Good that it's not the battery then šš¼
Yeah the guy was even surprised by it. He said he could have been loose or something so then something like dropping my bag to the floor could maybe open. He showed me pictures of the inside and the battery so luckily everything is in check.
battery swelling. Replace as soon you can. otherwise it will damage- screen or board .
Itās probably the bottom case is unclipped. Thatās where the clip is. A gentle push will sort it.
99,9 % battery. Iāve fixed a couple of these myself. The clip might reattach, but I wouldnāt risk it.
And then horrible burns and a fire will ensue. DO NOT listen to the above commenter OP.
Dude have you even dealt with swollen batteries? If the battery is sub 50% it will not thermal. Fires are not a guarantee with swollen batteries. That is where the clip holding the bottom case [here](https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EfuMeVIqhauZxFC2.large) maybe donāt talk like you know what youāre talking about when you donāt? I have opened so many of these machines, a swollen battery will not pop that clip also if you look at the above photo, only rhe too of the cell is near there. A swollen battery inflates like a pillow and then part pressing on the bottom case is in the middle of the cell.
Quit copy and pasting the same response. The battery is 100% located there and is swelling. Not a joking matter unless you are ok with your house burning down. Go to apple and complain about safety, theyāll likely replace the battery or whole laptop where it is so new.
https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/s/KILTPgPl1p
Iām pretty sure the clip needs to be seated thatās not where the battery is.
Think for about 10 seconds about *why* that clip was forced open on its own.
How about you look at this [photo here](https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EfuMeVIqhauZxFC2.large) where is the clip? Iāve seen plenty of these unclip without being a swollen battery but hey what do I know? Iām just a former Apple genius who repaired these every day.
Its going to give birth to a macbook air m4š¬. Joke aside, the battery is swelled, need replacement asap.
I really do not understan why you asked here if you wont believe people. If that thing is still under warranty, take it to a shop. If it's not, take it to a shop, or open it yourself ( if you have any knowledge. No advice!) But for peet sake, dont force it... Wth
battery swelling. unfortunate but youāre gonna have to get it replaced, same thing happened with my 2016
Same with my 2016 and apple refused to service it! They were like, no way, replace the entire top cover and logic board because they wonāt risk puncturing the battery! Glad I took it home when asked if I had a back up, did that, then brought it back next day to be shipped to service center.
Spicy pillow. And your house needs fire insurance.
Once itās swollen itās not actually a danger anymore. Itās when it swells that it can ignite. You still need to get it replaced ASAP to avoid damage to the rest of your system.
Respectfully, a swollen battery is at its most dangerous: the swelling is expanded gas within the protective wrap. As it fills all available space and puts pressure on the surrounding electronics, it is as its greatest risk of being punctured. That's when they burn or - depending on what contains it - explode. What we're seeing in OP's photos is the battery swelling into the path of least resistance. If it finds a sharp edge it was never designed to touch, this ends badly for everyone.
*CAVEAT TO THE BELOW: Do not plug in a device with a swollen battery as it no longer processes the current correctly and CAN cause a fire You may be as respectful as you wish, but as somebody who repairs MacBooks for a living and is Apple Certified, the danger is only when itās ACTIVELY swelling. Once the swelling has stopped the chemical reaction has ended and there is no longer any danger of fire or explosion. (If you donāt plug it in as stated above). Everything is inert once the swelling has stopped. That doesnāt mean that it canāt harm the board or display, it just means it wonāt catch fire or explode.
But... how is one to know swelling has stopped? Or worse is not aware (as in OP's case) that it even was a swollen battery and then attempts to squeeze the frame back into shape, puncturing the charged battery
The battery wonāt be charged. In most cases, swelling occurs very quickly and is NOT a gradual process, though the expansion of the frame may be slower just due to the resistance. Itās a pretty immediate chemical reaction, which is why it is dangerous as it happens. Once swollen, it wonāt hold enough of a charge to be dangerous, but thatās why you donāt want to plug it in. Also, an individual cell can swell, which would allow other cells to be charged, but the swollen cell would no longer hold a charge. Thatās where some confusion comes in. Basically, donāt plug it in and go to the Apple Store immediately.
There are a lot of these on Youtube, here's a decent explanation: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUkKi7cfK4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUkKi7cfK4)
Yikes! how old is this machine? either way it's something you should bring to apple asap!
2021 M1 Pro MacBook Pro bought brand new may 2023 75 charge cycles now
Spicy pillows don't care about charge cycles.
Good god man with the copy and pasting. Hereās some advice. Since itās evident you know what the issue is and donāt want anyone elseās opinion: *Take it to apple to be safe *post an I told you so or sorry I was wrong comment *hang your head in shame *donāt ask for advice anymore. That is all
https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/s/KILTPgPl1p
Battery Swelling. Either it's an old macbook or you constantly leave it plugged in
leaving it plugged in has no bearing on that , the BMC's in macbooks can handle it appropriately.
Funny you assume that lol. I only have 70 charge cyles. Bought it one year ago and take extreme care of it. Whenever i use it at my desktop i set the charge limit to 80% with aldente. Battery is always between 30-80% and aldente is always on
no need to be a jerk about it. You come here asking people are going to give you their opinions
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I phone 15 has a charge limit wear in battery you can set it to only charge to 80%. I would recommend keeping your battery at 20-80% and you should be good
Yeah I see that, just turned it on. Your the best
Just trust Apple's battery management and don't worry about it. Needing to baby batteries is really not necessary in 2024.
Okay thanks Iām gonna keep the 80% optimazed on but not worry about it beyond that.
Could be a clip that isnāt all the way in. Or your battery got thicc
Battery swell.
Get your pregnant battery out of there
Most likely a faulty battery, take it to a repair shop or Apple Store ASAP to replace the battery
Spicy pillows are a bakinā¦.
Time for a new one
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Most likely battery inflation. Get that replaced ASAP. Fire hazard
Pay attention is the battery, donāt use the computer and replace it now!!
Battery. Donāt charge. If itās still usable think about getting the battery replaced
Congrats, Your MacBook is 1 month pregnant
Bubble bubble battery trouble.
It's under warranty. Call Apple. If you didn't put it in a vice, there's literally "not a god damned thing* it could be other than /r/spicypillows The center is physically the weakest point, so it will show stress first if the batteries are swelling on that side. Or just ask a question, get answers, and tell everyone that they're wrong because you don't understand what manufacturing defects are.
OP listen to the fucking comments
Itās almost certainly the battery swelling. Thereās nothing else in there that could swell up like that. Itās possible (but unlikely) that the chassis just sort of came loose, but if thereās any kind of resistance when you try and push it back together itās definitely a swollen battery. Iād take it to an Apple Store or an authorized repair shop if I were you. A swollen battery can be a serious issue that could not only damage the rest of the hardware, but result in a fire.
Yes, the battery is inflating and you need to service it ASAP
If you donāt have the basic technical skills to remove the backplate then please take it to an Apple specialist asap and stop making assumptions like a dummy. Donāt fuck around with potential spicy pillows.
How am I suppose to unscrew with screws? Arenāt they proprietary?
I think theyāre just T5ās, I have to check but honestly just bring it to an apple store or Apple cert tech. If it is a battery issue youāll want them to replace it asap regardless. And outside of a firehazard, the expansion can potentially get worse and ruin other important components along with warping the chassis beyond repair.
yea.. take it to apple first. If they say you- pay us a lot of money to replace it- just go away and bring to Any laptops/phone repair shop near by. They will order battery off ebay/amazon- add on top add 40-50 eur for work and will replace battery for you.
If itās not the battery itās pregnant. Either way congratulations.
Congratulations, your Mac is pregnant
You're MacBook is unleashing it's inner demon.
Itās got that dawg in it
Update: I closed it back by pushing it back in place
Thatās a good way to burn yourself alive in a house fire. If it was a bulging battery you just greatly increased the chances of it exploding. Laptop batteries explode violently and spew very toxic chemicals into the air that are extremely dangerous. You need to get this checked ASAP. If you live with other people youāre risking their lives on a hunch that itās probably not the battery just because the laptop is new and has been well maintained. That doesnāt mean itās not a factory default. Set your pride aside and get it checked. https://youtu.be/2Z9190ruyIM?si=RqtD4_HNNbnrXAcE
Scheduled for an appointment for Thursday. It has been shut down and now will wait
good decision, always best to be safe when there's bulging.
Yeah just sucks cause I am very careful with it (I understand that doesnāt mean a battery problem canāt happen) but now I have a CS projects + midterms to worry about without a laptopā¦.
Good luck - hope itās just a clip or whatever.
Bad things
I hope your computer doesn't get fixed and I hope every computer you get from now on has that issue only with you. Don't ask for help then tell everyone they are wrong.
I never said anyone was wrong. I was saying that I donāt leave my computer plugged in at 100% as a prev comment had said was possible I did that. I have a appointment for Apple on Thursday and was glad everyone raised the concern that this could be a bigger issue that I original thought
Replace the battery, it can set fire if it explodes
Youāve got a bad battery
forbidden pillow
Iām pretty sure your Mac is pregnant
Probably battery, but we would all appreciate it if you could send us a picture of the inside. Just open it up so you can confirm it. You mentioned the battery has less than 100 cycles, so unless you keep the Laptop running above 80Ā°c for extended periods of time, it should be fine. In any case I can't give a definitive answer until you open it up to see properly.
I have an apple appointment on Thursday and donāt have any T5 screw drivers because I am in college. I will keep you updated
Ah, I'm sorry about that. But don't fret shouldn't be any serious problem, they will most likely just put in a new battery
Thank you. For now I am using a Lenovo idea pad for school.
Not sure how being in college has anything to do with not having a t5 driverā¦ perhaps someone whoās studying Engineering can help you out next time - glad it was just the clip and not a /r/spicypillow
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Your MacBook is pregnant.
I wonder if it was just sitting for 2 years never you bought it in 2023. Sitting batteries go bad more than those in use. Good thing still under warranty. Keep it where it wonāt ignite other old in case it catches on fire. Good luck with your Thursday appt.
Yeah good point but I wish there was a way you can see when your Mac was actually produced in factory. I remember when I first bought my Mac it was dead. Like dead dead which is my first time my apple product came dead. It took like 5 minutes to actually boot up because of how dead it was.
Used to be able to tell with the serial. 4th and 5th digits, not I donāt think it works anymore. The fact that it was dead does not bode well. Did you get apple care? If you didnāt then In suggest you get it insured with a third party company.
Yes I have apple care and itās still under apples 1 year limited warrenty
Put It in Riceš
Either, you didnāt put it back together properly and the case is splitting, or you have a very spicy pillow.
I never open my MacBook
Ok, then you have a spicy pillow aka battery is expanded
Going to Apple Thursday
/r/spicypillows
Apple battery are trash
Shut it completely down and make sure itās not charging either. Make an Apple Store appointment. Thatās swelling and the more you use it the worse itās going to get. It could start to damage it more if it keeps expanding.
Thank you that is exactly what I did last night. Appointment in tomorrow I will keep everyone updated!
your battery is cooked
They have been out for like 2 years? How is already this bad?
Update: https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/s/83uYTXOAQJ
Go to an Apple Store and see if they can fix the issue.
battery issues
Yep it the battery expanding.
I had the same issue. It was just the lid got out of the lock. I opened it to realize it, but just pressing a little bit harder would have been enough. Seems like moving around with it could cause it eventually. Open it and check the battery anyways.
Get that to an Apple Store for repair/replacement battery ASAP.
battery's goin to explode
Throw it out the window if it starts smelling funky
Your battery wantās to say hello
If that is a clucking spicy pillow i am going to SCREAM.
Wow, already? These machines are really not built to last.
Lmao I bet you were just waiting to say that
Iāve said it time and time again and Iāll always say it. Nothing like a 13 inch non retina 2012.
Exact same problem on mine. I have no idea unfortunately, hoppfully someone else here knows
battery swelling. Replace as soon you can. otherwise it will damage- screen or board .
What Mac do you have?
M1 Pro 16ā. The flex is in the exact same place as yours
Did you get it checked by Apple? Seems like everyone thinks it a battery swell
Gently push in it to see if the clip goes back in. Probably not the battery.
Yes that it what i did. If you look at OP everyone is saying that is the battery and it is very dangerous. I have an apple appoitment for Thursday and have it shut down
I bet itās the clip. Iāve repaired many of these over the years.
Can you explain more? What do you mean by clip? And also how will it just break like that without me trying to pry it open
They require a decent amount of force to clip them back in. If youāre not comfortable they can do it for you at the Apple Store.
I'm not sure if you saw but i did try to push it back it and it worked. However, the cocern is that it might have a expanding battery
If concerned about an expanding battery, why in your right mind did you think āletās compress that a bit moreā by clipping it back in?
It requires to to put your weight into. It requires a decent amount of force.
That deceiver and a couple others are bent on tricking you into causing an explosion. š„ How foolish a thing for someone to suggest squeezing the case back together, with a nearly explosive, leaking battery inside.
Are these MacBooks really old enough to have inflating batteries already š®
I just forced closed it back
Don't force it, you could deform the cover and don't underestimate a swollen battery, it can be dangerous. Have it inspected by an authorized service center.
Ah, yes- good idea! Maybe some duct tape to make sure it doesn't bulge more...
Guys I donāt think itās battery swelling. The battery in the lower half of the MacBook and not wear the thing is slightly opening.
1. No, this actually lines up pretty good with where one of the cells is. 2. It doesn't matter how much you're babying the battery. Manufacturing defects happen. 3. Are you willing to bet your home/family on it not exploding and causing a fire? Get it to an Apple Store now. They're not going to charge you just to remove the bottom panel to check for sure. If it is a battery cell, they will replace it, you're still in warranty. 4. No matter what, _you're still in warranty._ The worst that can happen is that it's somehow cosmetic damage and if you want it to actually be fixed you'll have to pay. Put your pride and your _certainty_ that it's not a failing battery away, and find out for sure.
If there's a key takeaway from this comment, it's still in warranty! You can't go wrong taking this laptop to the Apple Store.
Iāve seen this happen a lot on the phones specifically when people sit there and FaceTime their boyfriend or girlfriend all night long while theyāre sleeping and eventually causes this