Rechargeable Battery - 15-inch MacBook Pro (aluminum)

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The Apple Rechargeable Battery for 15-inch MacBook Pro (aluminum unibody) is a 50-watt-hour lithium polymer battery.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    VERY Disappointing Battery Life

    • Written by from New Palestine

    I thought I was getting a long life battery - don't they advertise 6-8 hrs? This one fully charged shows only 3:05 and in a real world test (six or seven programs open, no cd player use, playing iTunes and speakers only) I got only 2 hrs 30 min on the charge. …More

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Having to replace already....

    • Written by from McKinney

    I've had my Macbook Pro for a little more than a year and having to replace my battery already. I have done the drain thing every month like clock work. Now I'm having to payout $130 bucks for a new one. Overpriced and not worth it if I didn't HAVE to have it. …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Pricey, less powerful, but well made.

    • Written by from Palo Alto

    Let's be honest - $130 is a lot to pay for this battery, especially given Apple's tainted reputation with their notebook batteries. Still - the unibody MBP uses a 50 watt battery, whereas the previous gen had a 60 watt - and lab tests show the battery life in this model has declined. A single battery is not an option for power users.

    This battery comes with an attatchable plastic cover. It's likely because the battery has two centimeter-wide jutting elements that could be easily broken off in a gear bag. I like this, though - because it will also stop dust from touching the metal contacts on the battery.

    You pay to play when you go with an Apple notebook. It's expensive, and I don't expect to get more than two years of use from it - but it's still a solid piece of gear.


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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Total Garbage

    • Written by from Markham

    I can not believe that my new battery bought yesterday can only provide 2 hrs charge and that is on power saver mode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! …More

    17 of 21 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    15" MacBook Pro Battery

    • Written by from Longview

    The MacBook Pro batteries are atrocious! I shelled out over $2000 for my MacBook Pro in 2009. I should not have to shell out another $130 for a battery in a years time. Or ever for that matter. …More

    27 of 36 people found this useful

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    What ???

    • Written by from saint-bruno

    What is the problem with this battery ?
    The original lasted about 2 years and 2-3 months, so I figured ok, let's replace it as my Mac asks for.
    The new one has been in place for less than a year, and my Mac is asking for replacement again ! What ???
    280 bucks in 3 years for 2 batteries !
    Common Tim, have your guys come up with a real battery !
    It goes in a mac !     …More

    32 of 35 people found this useful

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  • Is this the right battery for a Macbook Pro 5,1 Intel Core 2 Duo??? The original battery says Model A1281
    • Asked by Rubens Y from Caracas
    • Jun 11, 2011

    2 Answers

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    Yes. I just ordered one and it works like a charm.

    • Answered by Matthew B from Austin
    • Oct 27, 2011
  • is this the battery for #A1185
    • Asked by Courtney J from Las Vegas
    • Mar 31, 2011

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    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. …More

    • Answered by Erin M from Chugiak
    • Mar 28, 2012
  • Is this the correct battery for model #A1181?
    • Asked by Catherine E K from Cedar Rapids
    • Dec 22, 2012

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    This battery is for the 2008 aluminum MacBook. The battery you need is the white one for the polycarbonate MacBooks. …More

    • Answered by Matt P from Cocoa
    • Feb 23, 2013

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What battery is correct for a 15" macbook 6,2 2.4 Ghz?
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  • May 11, 2013
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