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15" 2.5ghz MBP battery replacement
Andrew Nelles, Photographer
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Chicago | Ill. | usa | Posted: 2:44 PM on 07.23.09 |
->> The battery on my 15" 2.5ghz MacBook Pro (mid-2008) has rapidly taken a turn for the worse, and only 34 days after the warranty expired, figures. Calibrating it by discharging/charging doesn't seem to help in any significant way anymore.
To the point, I'm going to order a replacement, a second bat would be nice anyway. I was wondering if the Apple battery is the best bet, or if any of the 3rd party bat's are worthwhile. I'm seeing a lot with advertised greater capacity, but have seen mixed reviews on their quality. Anyone have some first hand experience?
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Steve Violette, Photographer
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Gulf Breeze | FL | USA | Posted: 3:44 PM on 07.23.09 |
| ->> Just replaced my MBP 15" 2.5ghz machine's battery with the Apple replacement battery - back to getting 3+ hours without energy conservation mode |
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Jeff Brehm, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 5:00 PM on 07.23.09 |
| ->> I have used aftermarket batteries on models other than yours and, in my experience, they did not last as long. The difference was not huge but noticeable. |
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Nick Morris, Photographer
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San Marcos | CA | United States | Posted: 8:30 PM on 07.23.09 |
| ->> Andrew, stick to the Apple brand. May cost more in the beginning but the savings come in later. |
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Jeff Kowalsky, Photographer
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West Bloomfield | MI | United States | Posted: 9:11 PM on 07.23.09 |
| ->> Make an appointment with for the genus at the Apple Store and maybe they will help you out. |
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Baron Sekiya, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Keaau | HI | USA | Posted: 1:59 AM on 07.24.09 |
->> Although it wasn't covered under my Applecare I was able to talk Apple into replacing my battery for free. They asked what the capacity was and since it was below a certain threshold they swapped for a new one.
I'd check to make sure it wasn't one of the recalled batteries by Apple, then I'd try to complain and see if they can swap one for you. I swear the new battery is much better than the original, even when it was new.
I think it also helped that I complained about having to send in my MBP in twice for a logicboard swap due to the faulty Graphics Processing Unit. |
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Neil Wade, Photographer
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Taipei | TW | Taiwan | Posted: 4:08 AM on 07.24.09 |
->> Sorry to hear that. Same thing happened to me but I have the extended warranty and they're fixing it with no questions asked.
My power cord is coming apart too and they're giving me a new one, no problem. |
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