Question Can I use 7.3V 50Whr 2010 Battery for 2017 7.6V 54Wh MacBook Air?

[noir77]

I've 1466 2017 MBAir. Battery code 1496 7.6V 54Wh and it's dead. I've found a 2010 MBAir A1377 battery code is 7.3V 50Wh. So there only slightly voltage difference so can I use it on my Mac? Does this slight difference makes any heating, slowing or failure to use?

 

[Darkbreeze]

You can if you want to damage the device. They are distinctly different batteries and while they might look similar on the outside, and have only a .3v difference in voltage specs, there is MUCH more to these batteries than just what those specs would indicate. It might even plug in, but you'd be taking a very big risk that severe damage would happen to the device. These are not basic batteries. They are microprocessor controlled and have their own electronics inside completely aside from just the cells and circuitry. It's like trying to use an 8th Gen Intel processor in a 6th Gen motherboard. Both are LGA 1151 sockets but they are 100% not compatible with each other, same as these batteries.

 

[noir77]

You can if you want to damage the device. They are distinctly different batteries and while they might look similar on the outside, and have only a .3v difference in voltage specs, there is MUCH more to these batteries than just what those specs would indicate. It might even plug in, but you'd be taking a very big risk that severe damage would happen to the device. These are not basic batteries. They are microprocessor controlled and have their own electronics inside completely aside from just the cells and circuitry. It's like trying to use an 8th Gen Intel processor in a 6th Gen motherboard. Both are LGA 1151 sockets but they are 100% not compatible with each other, same as these batteries.

Thanks for the clarifying of the subject. Not gonna try it then. Gonna spend more and buy the battery that has only original values like original.

 

[noir77]

There is an uptade. I've also sent mail to SNSYIY they are aftermarket battery company for MacBook models and their battery's are really top notch but I can't get one where I'm living due to customs problem anyway they reply my mail and said A1377 is also can be use to A1466 model. And I've also said them I know it's fit but what about lower V and Whr thing. And they said "The voltage value is within the normal range (±0.1-0.3V). So please don't worry!" From now on I'm really confuse and mostly thinking of lower voltage specs even it's slightly gonna harm my device but I don't know they are literally a battery company and they're saying there will be no problem.

 

[Darkbreeze]

I don't know they are literally a battery company and they're saying there will be no problem.

I understand your position, but let me tell you this. Microsoft is literally the company that makes, sells and supports Windows, and for YEARS their technical support agents have been providing completely false information regarding activation questions and other problems with the OS. Just because you've talked to some monkey that works for the company, does not mean you've been given good information. Most of those support agents are very ill informed, not very knowledgeable, offering scripted replies and are primarily there to sell you products, not to make sure you get the right thing or are able to legitimately solve your problems. So again, if it's not the product that your device calls for, you can try it, but you're making a decision based on questionable information and they don't have anything to lose if your device is damaged or destroyed. You on the other hand, do.

 

[noir77]

I understand your position, but let me tell you this. Microsoft is literally the company that makes, sells and supports Windows, and for YEARS their technical support agents have been providing completely false information regarding activation questions and other problems with the OS. Just because you've talked to some monkey that works for the company, does not mean you've been given good information. Most of those support agents are very ill informed, not very knowledgeable, offering scripted replies and are primarily there to sell you products, not to make sure you get the right thing or are able to legitimately solve your problems. So again, if it's not the product that your device calls for, you can try it, but you're making a decision based on questionable information and they don't have anything to lose if your device is damaged or destroyed. You on the other hand, do.

You're right. Not gonna think of that anymore it's looks like all ends up danger for my device in a long way. Thanks for your support!

 

[Darkbreeze]

You're welcome.