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Old May 15th, 2012, 05:21 PM   #1
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Where to Find New Battery for MacBook Pro 17" Unibody (Early/Mid 2009)
My MacBook Pro 17" Unibody (Early/Mid 2009) could use a new battery. The battery still works but it doesn't hold the charge it once did (I've had it for 2 years as I bought it as a refurb just as the i3/i5 processors came out). Does anyone know of a good place to order a fresh battery for this model in Canada? I would get it from iFixit but I fear the duties and brokerage fees!

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Edit: A Mid '09 MBP doesn't have a user-serviceable battery (technically speaking) as far as I know. My original suggestion isn't relevant any longer.
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Old May 15th, 2012, 05:52 PM   #3
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I am going to swap the battery out myself. It's pretty straightforward. I have had it a part to update the hard drive and the ram and it is very simple to get at the battery. I don't see the option from the Apple Store however probably because they don't consider that work user-serviceable.
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Old May 15th, 2012, 06:20 PM   #4
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You are correct, it's not a user-serviceable part; it also requires a non-standard pentalobe screwdriver.
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You could check someplace like OWC and see if they have a Newer Technology battery and the appropriate screwdriver. I know it's still from the States and may have b&d fees.
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If Dr Battery makes a replacement, I know Mainly Mac in Markham sells their stuff, at least they regularly stock the MacBook replacements.
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Old May 15th, 2012, 07:35 PM   #8
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This place is Canadian. Great prices. Have recommended to friends who were very happy .Great prices and service

APPLE Laptop Batteries,Replacement APPLE PC Battery
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Old May 15th, 2012, 08:09 PM   #9
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This place is Canadian. Great prices. Have recommended to friends who were very happy .Great prices and service

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nice link but they are for all models BEFORE the unibody, won't help here.
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Old May 15th, 2012, 08:17 PM   #10
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This is a link to 2009 Unibody battery
APPLE MacBook Pro 17"" Precision Aluminum Unibody (2009 Version) Laptop Battery, Compatible A1309: CA-Batteries.com
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