Mauiboy
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Q: battery

Have a 2010 Macbook pro unibody  (MacBookPro5,5).   OWC has a battery for this for $99 (is this a good choice?), but I'm wondering if the little battery that keeps the date/time from switching to the year 2000 is also user replaceable.   Any assistance is appreciated.   Thank you. 

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Oct 22, 2016 7:32 AM

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  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Oct 22, 2016 7:35 AM in response to Mauiboy
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    Oct 22, 2016 7:35 AM in response to Mauiboy

    The OWC batteries are excellent.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Oct 22, 2016 1:02 PM in response to Mauiboy
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    Oct 22, 2016 1:02 PM in response to Mauiboy

    Given there usually is a button cell for PRAM/Clock inside certain

    model MacBooks, you may be able to see reference to this if you

    look up your specific model in an iFixit repair guide. In some cases

    their site may show example of the part and a separate list for price.

     

    Your initial build model identification is of question, I see MacTracker

    shows your MacBookPro5.5 is a '13-inch Mid 2009' model. IF that is

    so, then a part number may be different. Or perhaps not listed as DIY.

     

    IF yours is a 13-inch MacBook Pro5.5, should be within these iFixit guides:

    https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_13%22_Unibody

     

    Mac Serial Number info - Lookup your Apple Serial Number:

    https://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php

     

    This site also shows a page of parts, in addition to the build date as

    shipped information for your specific unit & place of manufacture.

     

    Helps to validate the part number & voltage for button cells even if

    you buy locally; be sure to get 'fresh stock' due to shelf-life concerns.

     

    From my initial search (3x) I don't see a clock battery listed for these.

    However there may be a capacitor that may fail after some duration.

    More specs may be found if you search by serial number & look into

    the powerbookmedic site, or into everymac.com specification.

     

    Good luck & happy trails!