Just wondering. I have a MacBook, late 2009. So that means it's a build-in battery model. Do I have to go to Apple or can I just buy the battery somewhere, cheaper and install myself? I can't find the battery for this specific model anywhere..
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MacBook battery replacement?
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Yes, you should go to Apple to have it replaced: Replacing the Battery in your MacBook (Models with built-in batteries)
This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions:
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Glad I have the early 2009 model. Apple replaced my battery out of warranty too due to a recurring issue with 2 months after they tried to fix it...very nice of them.
It's not $150 plus labor. It's $129, labor included. Yes, it's the only way, as Apple hasn't licensed their battery and charging technology to anyone else.
