macbook pro batter won't go in

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my macbook pro batter won't go in -- it won't easily slide over the connector -- any suggestions? -- can find nothing on the web!
 
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Back to my old 2.2GHz C2D MB after selling my MBP and wondering what my next Mac will be :)
Is it the right battery?

If it is, is the battery swollen?
 
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original battery

it's the original battery -- I have removed and put back a few times with no problems -- in the past I have upgraded memory and storage and it went back in fine -- I noticed the cover was partially off, so I took battery out and now it won't go back in
 
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Back to my old 2.2GHz C2D MB after selling my MBP and wondering what my next Mac will be :)
This leads to the second question that I asked "is it swollen?"
By swollen I mean has the battery expanded.... Does it sit flat (flush) on a flat surface on all sides?
It certainly sounds like it is swollen.
 
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wow -- looks like it is swollen in the middle -- never heard of that! -- I'm assuming I need a new battery?
 
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wow -- looks like it is swollen in the middle -- never heard of that! -- I'm assuming I need a new battery?

Yep.... ASAP
It can cause permanent damage to your MBP if you keep using it, and is also a fire hazard.
 
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thank you so much!
 

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You didn't mention how old your MBP is, but you might convince Apple to replace that battery for free by taking it on in and showing it to them.
 

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