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Apple Releases MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2

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Apple today released MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2, adding support for new replacement batteries for the Late 2008 MacBook Air. Apple does not provide any additional details on these batteries.

This SMC firmware update adds compatibility for the latest service replacement batteries.

For more information, please visit
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2368

Users should follow the installation instructions provided in the download package. The update weighs in at 623 KB and requires OS X 10.5.7.

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