MacBook battery replacement?

[RotaryP7]

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..

 

[GGJstudios]

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..

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:

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ​

 

[miles01110]

iFixit usually has batteries. If they don't I wouldn't trust any other retailer.

 

[chezhoy]

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.

 

[RotaryP7]

Ah, yea I didn't want to go through Apple and pay $150 for a new battery. Plus labor? Is that the only way?

 

[GGJstudios]

Ah, yea I didn't want to go through Apple and pay $150 for a new battery. Plus labor? Is that the only way?

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.

 

[RotaryP7]

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.

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to go to Apple then.