The battery is shot. It's swollen and causing the case to spread apart.
Discussion
you can run a laptop with it's battery removed and just with the power cable
I know.
I already removed the battery and the node is already back up and running.
Currently looking on eBay for a replacement battery.
My 2018 MacBook is “nearing” end of life. Screen went black (prolly loose connection) a few weeks ago, battery is dead, and case is a “bit” swollen (prolly battery).
I’m shopping for a replacement … but to run Linux for the “first” time. I’m taking the plunge. Suggestions?
system76 lemur laptop has thermal management issues. Not sure the rest of their machines.