Is it possible to install 2009 MBP battery in late 2008 MBP model?

[star5]

would like to know. 15" model. Thanks.

I've also seen a thread about taking the ODD out and adding another HDD or SDD, but can't find the thread.

Any help for these two things would be very much appreciated.

 

[ayeying]

It would technically be possible but the connectors won't fit properly without actually modding the Unibody casing.

 

[star5]

thanks.

 

[maflynn]

I can't see how you could. I mean, correct me if I'm wrong but the 2009 MBP's have a "sealed" non user replaceable battery and the late 2008 MBPs have a user replaceable battery. The form factor, size, and connectors are all different.

 

[old-wiz]

And I remember reading that the new battery is a smart battery and the firmware has to know about it.

 

[ayeying]

I can't see how you could. I mean, correct me if I'm wrong but the 2009 MBP's have a "sealed" non user replaceable battery and the late 2008 MBPs have a user replaceable battery. The form factor, size, and connectors are all different.

That don't make any difference. The biggest problem is the bar that seperates the internal to the battery/hard drive. That has to be removed, then the layout and screw locations would have to be redone, connectors, etc. Pretty big hassle if you ask me but if I were to have both systems to play around with, I can do it.

And I remember reading that the new battery is a smart battery and the firmware has to know about it.

I don't think that matters... but its a good point I didn't realize.

 

[miles01110]

As with most "modding" questions that appear on the forums it is possible but not at all realistic.