Help finding correct replacement battery for MacBook.

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Help finding correct replacement battery for MacBook.

I have a white 13 inch MacBook, I bought it brand new in summer 2010, the battery finally died a few months back and I've been looking for a replacement battery, but I'm not sure which battery is the right one for my specific MacBook, although I think I've got a pretty good idea. But I'm not about to spend $130 on the wrong battery because I was overly confident about my battery selection. Originally, I was going to buy an off-brand battery because they're much cheaper &, from what I've read during my research, most reputable off-brand computer hardware companies buy their batteries that are designed for MacBooks from the same manufacturer as Apple, but like I said, I'm not an expert on it and don't want to wind up with the wrong battery or pick the wrong off-brand website and get scammed out of my money due to inexperience. Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

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Posted on Jul 11, 2013 2:24 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Jul 11, 2013 2:29 PM in response to tcampbell93

Locate your Model Number (Annnn) which may be in the battery compartment. Then do a Google search for batteries for that model number.

According to my info it should be A1342. Or you can buy the direct Apple replacement: Rechargeable Battery - 13-inch MacBook (White) - Apple Store (U.S.).

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Answer 2

Jul 11, 2013 2:51 PM in response to tcampbell93

The model 6,1 Late 2009 and the model 7,1 Mid 2010 use an A1331 battery. You can replace it yourself or have Apple do it for you. If you need it quickly make sure you order it from a U. S. seller. Orders from China can take two or three weeks.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=macbook++battery+a1331&_sacat=0&_odkw=macboo k++battery+a1342&_sop=12&_osacat=0

Here's installation instructions. You'll need a Tri Wing Y1 screwdriver in addition to the usual #00 Phillips screwdriver.

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-MacBook-Unibody-Model-A1342-Battery/1667/ 1

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Answer 3

tcampbell93 Author

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Jul 12, 2013 7:30 AM in response to frederic1943

I typed in my serial number in the MacBook coverage thing on the Apple website to make sure I had all of my information right since it's the only thing on the website that can help you figure out anything about your specific MacBook & it said this is my information: my model is #A1342, I have a 13-inch unibody 7.1 MacBook, mid 2010. So, the A1331 battery is the correct fit for my MacBook if both of your information is correct, which I'm pretty confident that it is. Also, I have two more questions, my last battery bloated, but at the time I didn't know that was what it was doing because I hadn't researched much on problems that can occur with MacBooks, so now the rubber bottom casing is stretched & doesn't fit how it should on my MacBook. I'm sure the casing is important for protection of the battery and the running parts inside of the MacBook itself, should I look into buying a new bottom, if that's even possible, as well or is there a way to fix it? My other question is, if I do buy an off-brand battery, do either of you know of a reliable source for one, on eBay or any other websites? Thank you, both, for your time & answers, you were both so extremely helpful & your answers were extremely useful!

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