Hi. I have a Mid 2009 Macbook Pro (Model: A1278).
I have gotten the notification saying that I should replace the battery soon. So, I want to be prepared and have a battery ready for when it says 'replace now'.
I was wondering where you guys got your replacement batteries. I have heard of ifixit.com, so I have been thinking about getting it there.
What would you recommend?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Some on here like iFixit.com, but you also might see what is available at OWC, they are Mac specialists and handle good, guaranteed products. I usually deal with them for all my memory and hard drive needs.
Oh, and it's a 13" MBP
This is the OWC Battery page, though I don't see a 13" MBP you might contact them and see what they have and the price...gives you another price point to use making a decision.
Out of curiosity, jsut what is the info on your battery state: apple in the left corner of the Menu bar, About This Mac, More Info, System Report, Hardware, Power and then the battery condition, cycle count, capacity, charge remaining?
Here it is:
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 3368
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 3368
Health Information:
Cycle count: 1692
Condition: Replace Soon
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 234
Voltage (mV): 12513
Oh, my Lord, that battery has served you well! Yes, if ifixit or PowerBookMedic has a battery in stock for your model, I would get it from them. You'll save just a bit from what Apple would charge.
Good luck,
Clinton
Ok, that battery has had an exceptional life span, projected cycle life is 1,000 charge cycles so you have a star performer. The capacity has dropped is why it says to replace soon, you are getting into the low area now...battery life is based on a capacity less than 80% of as-built being the end-of-life condition. Batteries still work at that point but the useable charge time starts getting pretty low.
Your voltage is very good, should be in the 11 to 12.5+ range so you have a great battery, shame to have to replace it, but best to start making plans.
With 1692 cycles, you are one of the fortunate users who have experienced excellent battery life. You can have the battery replaced at an Apple store. These are the costs:
Ciao.
Yes. It is the original battery and I have used my MBP just about every day since I got it, and only just late last year I got the heads up to replace the battery soon. I am glad to hear that it has had a great life span, I am hoping that I have the same luck with the replacement.
The projected life of 1,000 cycles is a statistical thing, the peak of a bell-shaped curve. So there will be some that fail sooner, some later...and you really got out there on the long end of the tail fo the curve.
Thank you all very much for your help. 🙂
Apple doesn't show a replacement battery, neither a1278 or a1280 on their entire website.
Pathetic
New battery for Macbook Pro A1278?
