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Gjwilly

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A whole lot of "genuine" MacBook batteries on eBay and I'm wondering if any of them could be legit.
Can anyone recommend a good seller?
Should I forget trying to find a genuine Apple battery and just go with an aftermarket one from Amazon or OWC?
Any recommendations there?
Thanks
 
iFixit

A whole lot of "genuine" MacBook batteries on eBay and I'm wondering if any of them could be legit.
Can anyone recommend a good seller?
Should I forget trying to find a genuine Apple battery and just go with an aftermarket one from Amazon or OWC?
Any recommendations there?
Thanks

iFixit has some apple batteries...
 
Nobody else than apple sell the non-user replaceable batteries.

Those that report being genuine on eBay (From chinese sellers) are probably made from the same factory, but they are not true OEM batteries. I bought 2 from alixpress, and I noticed a few differences between the original one and the replacement.

Honestly, I would just get a replacement, about 50$ shipped from Amazon.
 
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