I have a mid-2009 unibody 17". Is the A1309 replacement compatible? Can't seem to find an original A1297 battery that looks legit. Amazon and eBay advertise the A1309 as a replacement, but the original1297's 13000 mAh rating differs from the 1309's 11200mAh. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
I would not even consider getting a new battery put in your machine unless one you have a warranty and two you have all Apple parts in your computer and no third-party replacement parts. After my experience today I wouldn't even think about going to the Apple Store.
I am so discouraged. I went into the Apple store a few days ago, and told more than one rep that I know I needed a battery they did a test and they verified it. I told them I had a third-party battery in there now and I had replaced a lot of parts because I like my computer and I don't want to buy a new one. But nobody mentioned to me that if I ordered a battery in the store they would not put it in. In fact they knew I had a third-party battery and told me to order it and they they did order for me. I ordered the battery and I came in today to get it and they refused to put it in because I had a third-party battery in there and other third-party parts like a new hard drive. They don't even use their own hard drives anymore I read. And I said okay I'll buy the battery and I'll take it out of the store I'll never bring it back I have other people who can put it in and they refused absolutely refused even after I talked to the store supervisor.
I find this so disgustingly discouraging. It's my computer and if I want to take it out and replace my part that's my business. They're concerned about the fire hazard on the battery. You know I'm not concerned about it I saw online on YouTube how easy it is to replace that battery.Like everything else I run into these days it's all about money it's all about lawyers and it certainly isn't making life user-friendly. I may even have to buy a new printer because the new Apple system, Mavericks, does not have a driver for my Canon which is a few years old. It's all about obsolescence so we have to buy more products. That may be understandable but not everybody can do that and some of us like keeping our current computers and machinery going specially when there's nothing wrong with them and they are working.
mfab14,
I just tried that link in both Safari and Firefox, and it works for me in both browsers. May I ask why an Apple store is currently not an option? I live a few hours’ drive from my nearest Apple store, and mail-in service to Apple is a possibility in both the US and Japan. Where on the planet are you located?
I fix my own computers. Why is this replacement not available on the Apple site? If it is I can't find it. I've been on Macs since 1984 and have fixed everyone of them. Mail in is not an option as I would like to continue working on this laptop. Thanks for your help thus far. Are you a qualified Apple rep?
mfab14,
no, I’m a user of Apple products, just like you and nearly everyone else here. This is a user-to-user forum. If you would like a response from an employee or representative of Apple, then you should contact Apple directly.
OK. So this is a community then. Good. I don't need to talk with an Apple rep. Thanks for trying to provide some guidance.
mfab14,
you need look no further than your nearest Apple store to find an original, legitimate A1297 battery. See this Apple page under “Battery Replacement” for answers to frequently asked questions.
Thanks Melophage. Unfortunately, the Apple Store is currently not an option. Any reputable partner sites you can recommend? BTW, the link you provided doesn't work.
mfab14,
iFixit sells the A1309 battery as being compatible with a 17-inch Mid 2009 MacBook Pro, if you prefer to replace your own battery.
Thanks Melophage. After further searching, PowerbookMedic also sells a 1297 replacement. Thought this might be helpful for other DIY looking for a solution.
MacBook Pro Model 1297 Battery Replacement
