Just spoke with apple senior advisor and was told that after five years parts are unavalible for my computer. I never thought I would say this but this may keep me from ever purchasing another apple product. My battery is bad and he said I cannot get one. period. for a 2000.00 investment this really *****.
MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo), Mac OS X (10.7.5)
I believe someone is mistaken. Parts are available, and some Apple Stores carry it. However, some stores do not have ample room to stock parts for older Macs.
Apple still makes a battery for your MBP. I believe he just made a mistake possibly referencing your local store?
Here is the link to the Apple Store online.
An Apple senior advisor.. what is that? Did you contact a Genius at an Apple Store? Perhaps their is a misunderstanding.. could he have said something like "Apple would charge alot of money for these parts and you can get it cheaper by going to an aftemarket company."
Here's a link for the older MBP battery for $129..
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA348LL/A/rechargeable-battery-15-inch-macbook -pro?fnode=5a
Failing that go to OWC at macsales.com and surf their website for upgrade products.. like a HD or memory.
I just a new baterry from them for my Early 2008 MBP for $79.
My MBP is just as old. Here are 3 places you can try out. All 3 are reliable.
Good luck with your repair/replacement!
parts unavailable for macbook pro
