Macbook Pro Replacement Battery

[nickarmadillo]

My Macbook Pro 17" recently began to experience some strange problems (random clicking, trackpad "sticking", random shutdowns, etc.) and I have traced the problem to a faulty battery that has begun to expand. As the battery is now about 3 years old and has about 380 cycles on it, I assume that I cannot return it as defective, so where can I get a good, cheap replacement. Apple's prices on 17" batteries seem rather excessive.

 

[alphaod]

FastMac and OWC both make good third-party batteries; of course you could need to be in the US and they aren't much cheaper than Apple OEM batteries; I do know they do perform better.

 

[guydude193]

eBay is always a good start. You could also try CL.

 

[nickarmadillo]

Am I correct in my assumptions about the battery warranty? I heard something about a recall at some point, but don't know the details.

 

[guydude193]

I think the recall was for 17" PowerBook G4's.
But most likely you won't be able to get a replacement from Apple.
Like I said, eBay and CL. 🙂