Where to get a new battery for an old MacBook Pro?

[eatrains]

I've got a Late 2008 MacBook Pro, the first unibody and one that still had a replaceable battery. I'm intermittently seeing a Service Battery message so I figure I should grab a new one, but it looks like Apple no longer sells them. Where's a good place to buy a replacement battery?

 

[Joelburman]

E-bay/Craigslist? If not in the US try the local alternatives to them in your region.

 

[Raunien]

I recommend going to apple for an official battery replacement. Other sources are not as reliable and could give you a counterfeit battery which could cause other problems in the future.

 

[stephewc]

Apple's website doesn't seem to sell their old batteries anymore.

A quick search on Amazon led me to this battery:
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Version-661-5557-661-5229-Screwdrivers/dp/B00D780NNQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427076119

Anker is a decent brand. They make a lot of portable power devices and have a good reputation on sites like Slickdeals for their warranty service. That link says it is for a 13" unibody, but not sure which one you have.

 

[eatrains]

I recommend going to apple for an official battery replacement. Other sources are not as reliable and could give you a counterfeit battery which could cause other problems in the future.

Normally I'd agree, but it looks like Apple doesn't sell them anymore.

 

[Idefix]

OWC:

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/BAP15MBU54RS/

They have a whole bunch of batteries. Just be sure this is the one for your model...

 

[KUguardgrl13]

It must be receny that Apple stopped selling them. I got one for my mid-2009 13" in December 2013 from Apple at the Genius Bar. Perhaps they're not online but you can still get them in store?

 

[Samuelsan2001]

iFixit

iFixit also sell batteries and give a handy guide on how to install them.