Petr Škuta A week ago, the 15" battery replacement program was launched MacBookú Pro from 2015. Although Apple he said that the number of compromised computers is small, photos have already appeared on the Internet. And thanks to them, we see that the consequences can be great.
User 15" MacBookIn 2015, Steven Gagne shared photos on Facebook after the battery in his computer exploded. Unfortunately, Steven was unlucky, as the computer caught fire just three days before the official launch of the battery replacement program.
In the post describes on Facebook, what actually happened at night:
Monday night we were lying in bed while the battery in my MacBookThe Pro caught fire. There was so much smoke from the small fire that it filled our entire house. You can imagine how quickly I jumped out of bed. The first thing that made me pay attention was the sound and then the strong chemical and burning smell.
Steven's computer was not in use at the time of the fire. It wasn't even in the charger. This may have saved the whole house from fire in the end.
I usually leave mine MacBook on the couch or in a basket with notepads and other things. Luckily I left it on the table this time, although I don't really know why. Anyway, I think it's thanks to that that our whole house didn't burn down.
Apple the entire battery replacement program for MacBooky Pro 15" 2015 is considered voluntary. According to the official statement, only a small percentage of laptops sold between 2015 and 2017 have a defective battery.
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Pro Apple a small percentage, in absolute numbers almost half a million MacBookFor
But according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 432 are equipped with this battery. MacBookú Pro in the US and another 26 in Canada. In the meantime, 000 incidents have already been reported to the office, with 26 involving property damage and 17 even involving minor injuries.
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All owners of these computers should check their serial numbers on this website Applu. In the event of a match, do not hesitate to take the computer to an authorized service center (Český Servis) as soon as possible, where they are entitled to a free battery replacement.
To find out the model, click on the logo in the menu bar Apple () in the upper left corner of the screen and select About this Macu. Check if you have the model "MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)". If so, go to the support page, where you enter the serial number. Use it to find out if your computer is included in the exchange program.
Source: 9to5Mac
