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!

Thanks for your suggestions!

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.

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.

You are correct, it's not a user-serviceable part; it also requires a non-standard pentalobe screwdriver.

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.

If Dr Battery makes a replacement, I know Mainly Mac in Markham sells their stuff, at least they regularly stock the MacBook replacements.

Not yet for the NewerTech afaik - in the works I am told. 4th quarter says the man who knows...hang in there.

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 (http://www.canada-battery.ca/laptop-batteries/apple.htm)

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 (http://www.canada-battery.ca/laptop-batteries/apple.htm)

nice link but they are for all models BEFORE the unibody, won't help here.

This is a link to 2009 Unibody battery
APPLE MacBook Pro 17"" Precision Aluminum Unibody (2009 Version) Laptop Battery, Compatible A1309: CA-Batteries.com (http://www.ca-batteries.com/product_info.php/products_id/8164/fit_model/MacBook%2520Pro%252017%2522%2522%2520Precision%252 0Aluminum%2520Unibody%2520%25282009%2520Version%25 29)

Why not get the Apple Store to replace it for you? It's $199, but I'm sure it comes with a warranty. How much would the Ifixit be with shipping and brokerage? (I can't find it on their site)

Maybe try:
BattDepot.ca - Specialize in selling aftermarket batteries for laptop and notebook computers, camcorder, digital cameras, PDA and Apple iPods (http://www.battdepot.ca/model/apple/macbook+pro+17+inch+(mid+2009).aspx)
BattDepot.ca - Specialize in selling aftermarket batteries for laptop and notebook computers, camcorder, digital cameras, PDA and Apple iPods (http://www.battdepot.ca/model/apple/macbook+pro+17+inch+early+2009.aspx)
or
Cheap Apple Laptop and notebook batteries - Starting from $60.00 Canadian (http://intelligentbatteries.ca/StaticPages/Notebook/Apple-laptop-battery.asp)

but no sign of the required required battery for the later MC226LL/A 17" MBP that I could see.

It's here: Apple MacBook Pro 17 inch (Mid 2009) - BattDepot.com - A1309, 661-5037, A1297, MacBook Pro MC226LL/A, 661-5037, A1309, (http://www.battdepot.ca/model/apple/macbook+pro+17+inch+(mid+2009)/lap206.aspx) The Apple part number is 661-5037/A1309 - same info found in both battery listings.

I've ordered a number of batteries and adapters over the past few years from battdepot.ca and they've all been just fine, and are a whole lot cheaper than the replacements from Apple.

Wow, that one's the cheapest too! Now, to figure out the proprietary tool. iFixit offers a tool. Now, I need to figure that one out.

It's here: Apple MacBook Pro 17 inch (Mid 2009) - BattDepot.com - A1309, 661-5037, A1297, MacBook Pro MC226LL/A, 661-5037, A1309, (http://www.battdepot.ca/model/apple/macbook+pro+17+inch+(mid+2009)/lap206.aspx) The Apple part number is 661-5037/A1309 - same info found in both battery listings.

I've ordered a number of batteries and adapters over the past few years from battdepot.ca and they've all been just fine, and are a whole lot cheaper than the replacements from Apple.