Battery replacement help?

roadracer516 · roadracer516 #1 (**permalink**)

04-08-2010, 01:59 PM

I have a Macbook Pro Unibody mid2009, 2.53, 15.4", 250gb (upgraded to 500gb) and I am having a heck of a time finding a replacement battery that meets the specs of my original?

My battery as recorded with Coconut Battery 2.6.6 show the original capacity was 6500mAh. Every replacement battery I see is a maximum of 5200mAh. Why would I buy a battery with less capacity?

Also, I am pretty sure that my model # is MB118LL/A if that helps, I am looking for the best alternative for a replacement and if that ends up being an Apple battery, then that is ok.

McYukon · McYukon #2 (**permalink**)

04-08-2010, 02:37 PM

Hello,
The best choice would be an apple battery although they are a bit pricey.
The question is if you really want to put some unknown battery into your $$ machine and run the risk that it could damage something.

The number you listed is the order number, and I couldn't find a model number in MacTracker for the mid2009 MBP because that model is discontinued.
However, it should take the standard MBP Uni battery, I have the late 2008 MBP Uni and the battery is exactly the same one as shown on the apple site.

Genuine Apple Battery MBP Uni 15"
Rechargeable Battery - 15-inch MacBook Pro (aluminum) - Apple Store (U.S.)

McYukon #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2009 Location: Near Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 2,031 Mac Specs: Late 2008 MBP 15" - 2.4 GHz C2D - 8 GB RAM - 60 GB SSD & 500 GB HD - Mac OS 10.8.1 - 32 GB iTouch 4G	04-08-2010, 02:37 PM Hello, The best choice would be an apple battery although they are a bit pricey. The question is if you really want to put some unknown battery into your $$ machine and run the risk that it could damage something. The number you listed is the order number, and I couldn't find a model number in MacTracker for the mid2009 MBP because that model is discontinued. However, it should take the standard MBP Uni battery, I have the late 2008 MBP Uni and the battery is exactly the same one as shown on the apple site. Genuine Apple Battery MBP Uni 15" Rechargeable Battery - 15-inch MacBook Pro (aluminum) - Apple Store (U.S.) ~Alex Use the reputation system if a post helps you! Mac Forums IRC Channel - Help build it by hanging out with us The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.
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roadracer516 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 17, 2009 Posts: 5	04-08-2010, 01:59 PM I have a Macbook Pro Unibody mid2009, 2.53, 15.4", 250gb (upgraded to 500gb) and I am having a heck of a time finding a replacement battery that meets the specs of my original? My battery as recorded with Coconut Battery 2.6.6 show the original capacity was 6500mAh. Every replacement battery I see is a maximum of 5200mAh. Why would I buy a battery with less capacity? Also, I am pretty sure that my model # is MB118LL/A if that helps, I am looking for the best alternative for a replacement and if that ends up being an Apple battery, then that is ok.
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