Questions & Answers for Rechargeable Battery - 15-inch MacBook Pro (aluminum)

Courtney,
I've been doing some research about this model number A1185, 10.8 volt. The battery you're looking at is aluminum so it's the wrong battery. The battery that matches your model is listed by Apple as the MacBook Rechargeable Battery MA561LL/A (white) or (black). It retails for $116. I've notices you can buy much less expensive off brands but people often complain that they don't fit or match in color, also if you want a good battery you want to buy lithium polymer like Apple uses in all of their products.

• Answered by Erin M from Chugiak
• Mar 29, 2012
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According to the model number your Mac model is from mid-2009 and if a uni-body, yes the battery would be the right replacement.

• Answered by Kathi R from Marietta
• Aug 29, 2012
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No, it's for the original 13" aluminium unibody MacBook

• Answered by Mark F
• Jan 23, 2013
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I have the late 2008 (October) aluminum Macbook as well (though I wouldn't refer to it as "old!). I still have the original battery, though it's definitely fading. In fact, that's why I'm looking at the reviews -- am thinking of buying one before Jan. 1.

So my battery, obviously, has lasted more than 3 years. I could get by, too, because I don't have to run it off the battery all that often.

• Answered by Elizabeth O from Geneva
• Dec 29, 2011
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You certainly could... However replacing the batter in a Macbook Pro Unibody is as easy as brushing your teeth. There is a flip lever on the bottom which will let you remove a batter cover plate, under which is the battery. Just pull the plastic tab on the batter and drop the new one in and click the cover closed.

You probably should power down the laptop to change the battery but if your connected to a power cable then you could do it even without powering down.

• Answered by Joshaven P from Hillsdale
• Dec 29, 2009
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It is fine to leave your system charging. I do it every day and my battery is fine. By design, your charger will not over charge your battery.

• Answered by Joshaven P from Hillsdale
• Dec 29, 2009
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