Concerning devices that store electrical power which can be used to run various devices in the absence of external power.
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iPhone 4 Battery Leaked if I Don't Charge to 100%
Related question here.
I find out that when I charge my iPhone, if I don't charge it to 100% before I pull out the charger, sometimes the battery will leak out very fast.
The leak manifested in ...
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Why won't my MacBook Pro automatically sleep?
I have my MacBook set to go to sleep after 2 minutes while on battery (via the Energy Saver preference pane.) However, when I leave it idle, it only turns off the screen—it does not actually sleep. ...
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3answers
434 views
Getting music from a dead iPod Touch
I have a 3rd generation iPod touch with a dead battery and want to get the music off of it for my new one.
It powers up fine with the AC power cord but nothing with the PC's USB.
Any short fix ...
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When plugged in, does the iPhone use the battery or the external source during heavy use?
I love to play games and do other tasks that quickly drain the iPhone's battery. Sometimes I'll use the phone while plugged into a power supply. Does the iPhone still use the battery when performing ...
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407 views
I think I have bricked my MacBook Pro, what are my options to get it fixed?
I have been having power issues with my MacBook Pro (late 2007?). The power cable had a dodgy connection, and kept cutting out. This destroyed the life of the battery to the point where it would only ...
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2answers
689 views
macbook pro absurdly small battery life
My Macbook Pro lasts me about 1.5 to 2 hours max on a single charge. This feels ridiculously low.
What can I do to increase the battery life on Macbook Pro?
Battery Information:
Model ...
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2answers
338 views
How Many Hours of Game Playing can Iphone 4 Support?
iPhone 4 supports:
up to 6 hours of 3G
up to 10 hours of wifi
But how many hours of game play can iphone 4 support?
I've been playing Angry Birds recently and it seems to me that the iPhone can ...
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1answer
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iPhone battery symbol is red, doesn't acknowledge charging, but is apparently charged
I have an iPhone 3G,
When I plug in the charger, the big red battery on the locked screen is red, low and doesn't appear to be charging. When I unlock the screen, the small battery symbol on the ...
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2answers
169 views
What is Best Practice when storing MacBooks for over a month?
We have a pod of 30 MacBooks and MacBook Pros that don't get used over the holidays.
What's best practice to store the laptops for 6 weeks? I know that when you store laptops for long periods at ...
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2answers
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Should I avoid booting my MacBook if it's really cold?
As the title says; if my MacBook has been exposed to minus degrees, should I wait for it to reach room temperature before I boot it or am I just paranoid and have nothing to worry about?
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2answers
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Any Problem in Letting iPhone 4 Battery Drop to 0?
Is there any problem if I let my iphone 4 battery drops to 0%? I remember for older smartphones, once your battery flattens out all your data is lost, because they are stored in memory.
While I ...
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1answer
519 views
adjust battery-warning-level of magic mouse
How can I adjust the level at which Mac OS warns me about the battery of my magic mouse?
I always have a lack of batteries, so I would prefer if the battery warning comes up at 15 or 20%, so I could ...
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3answers
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What is the best iCharger that charges from AA batteries?
I will be leaving on a vacation soon to a place where there are several days between power outlets. What charger should I use to charge/run my iP(ad/hone)?
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3answers
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Should I use the adapter or the battery?
I want to know when my MBP's battery was fully charged it's better to unplug my adapter and use my battery power or still let use adapter power?
I somewhere read that when MBP's battery was fully ...
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1answer
600 views
The Battery Life Span of iPhone 4
I found that actively using my iphone for 30 minutes will take out 5-7% of the battery. Is it normal?
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1answer
450 views
iPod Nano battery loses charge when it's cold
My fourth-gen iPod Nano has very recently started to completely lose its charge when I'm outdoors (currently it's a bit colder here, about 10°C / 50°F).
Indoors, or when it's warmer, it still manages ...
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1answer
262 views
High volume battery for MacBook Pro
Can you advise me of where or if it a high capacity battery exists to replace my pre unibody battery on a MacBook Pro?
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382 views
Battery warning ''Service battery"
Battery warning "Service battery". This warning have appeared in my MacBook Pro (2008) with Snow Leopard. Is there a way to find out what a reason of this warning, without apply to service centre?
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1answer
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Battery or power adapter problem?
I have a problem charging my battery.
When I plug my power adapter into my MacBook Pro, the power adapter's light turns green (it doesn't change to orange) and my monitor light turns on (which means ...
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1answer
663 views
Apple Battery Charger - does not charge to 100%?
I have recently purchased the Apple Battery Charger and immediately charged the batteries that came with it. A few days later (3 or 4) I placed the batteries into my mouse and noticed that they only ...
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1answer
100 views
iPod energy saving
I wonder if there is a difference in battery consumption between these two cases :
I shut down the iPod with no app on.
I shut down the iPod with an app on.
Is the app really paused, or is it ...
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1answer
2k views
What is the best way to recharge an iPod Touch battery?
I wonder how to handle the recharging of my iPod touch ? I've heard that there are some actions to have to be done regularly or actions that arms the battery (like memory effect etc...)
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3answers
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Can I safely charge my iPhone 4 overnight on a regular basis?
First time caller, long time listener: I've seen this question asked on a few other sites but with no "definitive" answers.
The Apple website on iPhone batteries is ambiguous, at best, and the ...
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3answers
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Is it safe to always leave a Macbook Pro on?
I have an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse connected to my Macbook Pro. I have the lid closed and have it running. I run it as if it were a desktop PC, always on. I only shut off the LCD ...
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2answers
239 views
Strange loading screen when MBP battery dies and reboots
I have a 2007 Macbook Pro and for nearly two years, the battery has been toast. In April, Apple replaced the logic board. Since the repair, whenever the power cable comes loose, the MBP shuts off as ...
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1answer
451 views
Alpine CDE-102 keeps iPod awake until battery drains
I have an Alpine CDE-102 w/iPod cable (professionally installed) with which I use with an old 5th gen iPod Video 30gb. My goal is to just leave the iPod in the glove compartment and only remove it ...
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2answers
166 views
How can I increase battery life with iOS 4?
Since I upgraded to iOS 4 on my iPod touch second generation my battery life is draining very fast. Is there anything I can do to help with that?
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3answers
349 views
Is there a battery conditioner for an iPod touch?
My iPod Touch's battery is not performming as well as it should. I've had it for a while. Is there such thing as a battery conditioner that might help get the battery performance better?
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3answers
146 views
AppleCare for iPad
I just picked up an iPad and the sales "specialist" was completely unconvincing for me to get the AppleCare extended warranty. I realize the iPad is fairly new, so not a lot of failures yet, but I am ...
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3answers
168 views
What is the procedure for replacing the battery on an iPhone?
What is the procedure for replacing the battery on an iPhone?
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2answers
221 views
How do I show a percentage battery indicator on the iPhone?
How do I show a percentage battery indicator on the iPhone?
