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MacBook Air's Battery is Actually Easy to Replace

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-that's-not-so-bad-then dept.

pizzach noted that the MacBook Air battery is actually fairly easy to replace. "All it requires is a philips screwdriver. Unlike some of Apple's other products, the battery is not so soldered in which should make a lot of people at least a little bit happier." I think I'll have to wait for something with a bigger screen and a faster clock speed.

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  1. Re:I don't mean to troll but... by Yetihehe · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't you understand? Steve just tries to entertain mac users and show them new and innovative things (like screwdrivers).

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  2. convenient mail-in replacement by backslashdot · · Score: 5, Funny

    They also mention you can have it replaced for $129 by mailing it in. Ahh, that must be why Steve Jobs showed us that it fits in a manila envelope. How convenient!

  3. Re:Keep waiting by ardin,mcallister · · Score: 3, Funny

    Actually, instead of comprimizing, I have a 15" laptop, and a Samsung Q1Ultra (7" screen)... you'd be amazed what you can get done on a 7" 1024x600 screen... especially when the battery life is 3:30 even when working hard. I even have a NDS with the browser rom so If all i need is to check my mail, i just pull that out.

    Also, the samsung is great if you wear cargo pants and find yourself constantly needing a computer for something or another. it fits in the cargo pocket. it was great when i went to the wild game with it. had something to do durring breaks.

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  4. Re:Lame? by cyfer2000 · · Score: 4, Funny

    And what's the chance that he thinks a Nomad is better?

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  5. Re:Keep waiting by hey! · · Score: 4, Funny

    Damnit, i forgot to mention, i got the thing for free from someone, so yeah, didnt have to pay for it... made my own power cable. And yes, i have young eyes... i'm only 22


    You bastard! If you have a trust fund and are only working to amuse yourself, I don't want to hear about it.
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  6. Re:I don't mean to troll but... by dufachi · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yes, up next on Jobs' list is the iScrew; a $75 screw driver used just for opening up your MacBook Air to swap the battery.

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