2010 mbp battery replacement

[RUGGLES99]

If i need it, can i do it myself? While apple says no, replacement batteries are readily available and youtube video shows it to be a simple job. Take off the back, take out the old and put in the new. Why was apple so against?

 

[Fishrrman]

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