MacBook Pro Battery

13 Aug 2012 17:22:30

John Marriott

My machine now 5 years old and the battery is starting to discharge after only a couple of hours. I guess I need a new one (battery that is).
Has anyone had any experience of fitting these and how difficult are they to fit?
Apple are currently asking £101, there must be cheaper ones about with the same quality, anyone suggest a reliable source?
John Marriott.

Re: MacBook Pro Battery

13 Aug 2012 18:51:48

Mick Burrell

At five years old, surely the battery just has two release buttons and it lifts out? Mine's 2007 and that's how mine works. I bought a battery from (I think) here:

Play.com

but if you search for MacBook Pro batteries, you'll find lots of places. Your battery will have a number on it (mine was A1175) which will help track down an exact replacement.

Re: MacBook Pro Battery

13 Aug 2012 19:31:41

John Marriott

Thanks for that Mick, will now try and remove my battery to identify the serial number and contact your supplier.
John

Re: MacBook Pro Battery

22 Aug 2012 20:59:43

Lionel Ogden

Try globalbatteries.com. I bought a spare battery for my camera from there and it has worked well for a few years now. They sell batteries for all sorts of devices including MacBooks.