how to replace internal battery in Macbook Pro 17"
My 17" went dead while sitting in a warehouse waiting for a residence. Grrr.
You can only replace the battery yourself on a 2008 or older MacBook Pro. If you do it in a newer computer, you will void the warranty.
If you have a 2008 or older computer, buy the battery at the Apple Online Store > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA348LL/A/rechargeable-battery-15-inch-macbook -pro?fnode=5a Then, install it > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3053
If you have a newer computer, you have to look in iFixit for the steps to replace your battery > http://www.ifixit.com