Should I buy Aftermarket Macbook Pro 15'' Battery?

[Dextor143]

I am looking to buy an aftermarket battery...I just want to know if it is a good idea or not?

Any thoughts???

 

[miles01110]

I wouldn't. At least if an Apple battery explodes you'd get a replacement, and probably a new computer.

 

[Dextor143]

can you tell me where can I buy them from? Apple stores are pretty expensive.

thanks

 

[wschutz]

can you tell me where can I buy them from? Apple stores are pretty expensive.

thanks

If you want an Apple branded battery, then you'll have to stick to Apple or its retailers, and the price will be the same everywhere (so... the same as the Apple store...).
There are no cheap nor expensive Apple branded batteries... it's the same price everywhere, sorry, but that's how it works.

You could always buy an aftermarket battery... although Apple will not cover any damage (obviously), but if you buy one made but a decent manufacturer (note that Apple doesn't manufacture the batteries... it's another company...), you shouldn't have any problem.

 

[Dextor143]

can you name any?

 

[stillageek]

I've had my eye on this one on Amazon...very hit and miss reviews. Each one of my Apple branded batteries have lasted one year before holding barely half a charge, max 140 ish cycles.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PH85S0/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A7I40QJF2AM82

 

[Dextor143]

What do you think about this one?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-15-inc..._Batteries&hash=item3efe1f7d81#ht_3870wt_1139

 

[stillageek]

What do you think about this one?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-15-inc..._Batteries&hash=item3efe1f7d81#ht_3870wt_1139

Although it looks like an Apple battery in the photos at least one buyer stated it was indeed note a Genuine Apple battery...but still left positive feedback.

 

[mofunk]

here is another option - HyperMac an external battery for your Mac and iPhone/iPod

http://www.hypershop.com/HyperMac-External-MacBook-Battery-and-Car-Charger-s/91.htm

 

[Deeya]

I purchased a cheap $40 chinese knock off from eBay, after about 5 or 6 charges, the capacity was down to 1500 mAh and after about 20 charges, it was dead completely. The battery would charge for 30-40 minutes after being unplugged by accident and immediately plugged back in, probably burned it out.

By the real thing, it's not worth buying something thats going to junk out, and wind up being money tossed in the garbage.

 

[Deeya]

I've had my eye on this one on Amazon...very hit and miss reviews. Each one of my Apple branded batteries have lasted one year before holding barely half a charge, max 140 ish cycles.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PH85S0/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A7I40QJF2AM82

Notice the labeling on the battery says "Replace" not "Replacement" bettery, it's a cheap chinese knock off.