Reviews for Rechargeable Battery - 17-inch MacBook Pro

Batteries bulge swell put pressure on track pad and not able to click. Had 2 batteries and both have done this with less than 250 cycles of charge!!!!! Overheating must cause this to happen and Apple will not warranty this!!!! How many devices out there use Lithion batteries and don't see this problem, just about every cell phone and ipod.

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Same story here. (MacBook Pro 17 In, battery Manufactured in 2006). I inspected my computer closely and noticed that the battery pack had swollen considerably. I took it off immediately.

I've read many complaints on the Internet about these batteries, yet I don't see Apple recalling them for 17 inches Mac Book Pros. I have had many computers including PCs - Batteries don't swell unless there are defective and/or unless it has something to do with mac book pro overheating in general?

I hope Apple is aware of the issue and will offer a free replacement even though I'm out of warranty because it was working just fine until two days ago. I also hope the swelling/overheating didn't create any other issues.

I'll let everyone know.

33 of 33 people found this useful

I am on my second battery and now have the bulge and the inopportune shut down problem again. After all the R & D with the new products one would think a battery that would not quit in fewer than 2 years could be developed. I love apple products and will not switch but I am disappointed. Please fix this!

18 of 18 people found this useful

This is the second time in two years. Shame on Apple. Shame.

24 of 26 people found this useful

second battery that pops out, and renders my computer "charge only" until I get a new one. It wont be from apple this time. I refuse to pay extra for another Apple battery; paid enough for my computer once.

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Just took my MB Pro out of the bag and there is this bulge underneath. I turn it over and my battery looks like it's about to explode. There is this bulge running down the middle where the silver pin is, all the way to the other end. I do a Google for the battery and there, lots of other folks are having the same problem. My MB Pro gets very hot too as though it's overheating. Is that from the battery? Anyone has further information on this to pass along?

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I thought Apple had resolved the bulging battery issue, after having to replace my previous laptop battery not once, but twice in recent years. Now, my MacBookPro 17", about three years old and *just* checked at a Genius Bar a few weeks ago has a bulging battery! Trackpad seemed to be going (acting wacky) and the 'puter shutting off unexpectedly all of a sudden. Well, tonight I happened to turn my very hot laptop over (also seemed to have been overheating a lot lately) and lo and behold, ANOTHER bulging battery! I'm off to the Genius Bar once again for a free replacement - NOT paying for a replacement on an obviously *defective" part. This is the 3rd time I've had this issue with an Apple battery. One of these days someone's going to get seriously injured by an exploding battery, and Apple is going to have a whole heap a' trouble on their hands! I cannot believe how many other folks are once again having the same &$#@ problem. FIX IT ALREADY, WILL 'YA, APPLE?!?!?!

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I have had my Macbook Pro for just over two years. Same as the rest of the posts, it started with unexpected shut downs then bulging. I was unable to use the Macbook with the battery. I called apple expecting a replacement, only to be told not enough people had complained about the problem to extend the battery warranty. I was told basically that I should have bought the extended warranty and I have to buy a new one. As a longtime Mac Customer with many products, I am really disappointed with having to invest more money into an already expensive product after just two years.

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I have had my 17" Macbook Pro for just over 2 years and I am now replacing the battery for the second time. This battery works great until it starts expanding and leaking fluid. It is a known issue and I also urge Apple to offer free replacements due to defect, the first time this happened to me a year ago Apple replaced it, now to find out if they will stand behind their products again.

Here's to hoping Apple comes through again for a loyal Apple customer . . .me.

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I have gone through 2 batteries in the past 2 years. After my first died, I called apple and purchased another. While I was ok with the cost, I was NOT expecting to have to again purchase another in less then a year. I called tech support after a few months of the purchase as it was not lasting past 2 1\2 hrs. The tech had me go into the properties and suggested that with the amount of usage it was on track. Not once did they ever suggest anything about a calibration. I would have done so, and if it is true that it saves battery life by unplugging and not over charging, I certainly would would have done so. Unfortunately, it is too late for either, as my battery indicator is showing "Condition:Replace Now". I do not have a date in front of me, but it has been within a year of purchase.

I will say that while this is frustrating, I LOVE my MacBookPro and will NEVER go back to a PC. It took me quite a long time to switch to a Mac, and I am a bit sad that I lost out on so many years with this AMAZING companion....LOL.... But, really, it has been an incredible transition and have been able to do some pretty significant things with my students and groups.

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