How can I get my MacBook Pro battery replaced?

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How can I get my MacBook Pro battery replaced?

During a Genius Bar appointment in an Apple Store, I was told my battery should be replaced. This article makes it sound as if I could get help with replacing my battery in an Apple Store. However, I was told this were not the case anymore. I'm confused.

I was told I would have to find a third-party business to have my battery replaced and would have to pay for the service, even for them just looking at my computer.

I wonder if I could just buy a battery and do it myself. I bought my MacBook Pro in mid 2009 and wonder if it has an easily removable battery.

Which battery would I have to buy?

Posted on Jan 11, 2019 9:11 PM

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Fin N

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Jan 11, 2019 9:27 PM in response to Brigitte5

Apple's list of Vintage and Obsolete products (here) is a bit of a mess, but it does seem to include your device. Even though Apple doesn't endorse such repairs, I can link you to an iFixit tutorial on how to replace the battery yourself. I just need the year and screen size (Apple icon > About This Mac).

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babowa

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Jan 11, 2019 11:13 PM in response to Brigitte5

If yours is one of the models mentioned, here is a battery:

https://eshop.macsales.com/search/?q=battery+for+2009+macbook+pro

And here are the install videos - pick your model; the install is rated as straightforward:

https://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/

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Brigitte5 Author

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Jan 12, 2019 9:01 AM in response to Fin N

Thank you for your fast reply. Yes, this list does seem to include my computer. It is a MacBook Pro 13-inch, Mid 2009, Serial Number W8*****66D. Babowa has already posted helpful links. But I would still be interested in the iFixit tutorial you are mentioning. Looking at several sources can only help.

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babowa

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Jan 12, 2019 9:02 AM in response to Brigitte5

It is an easy and straight forward process. By the way, the hosts will remove your serialnumber as it is not a good idea to post that in an open online forum.

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