MacBook Pro 17" battery replacement

So it seems I need to replace the battery in my machine, the only trouble is I'm having a hard time finding where I can purchase one. Does anyone know where I can find one for a reasonable price. I looked at NewerTech and they don't carry batteries for the unibody 17" MBP.....

Model Information:
Serial Number: 9G93602PL4M0A
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: bq20z951
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0042
Hardware Revision: 0001
Cell Revision: 0119
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 7583
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 10503
Health Information:
Cycle count: 791
Condition: Check Battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -2641
Voltage (mV): 7713

The NewerTech battery for your model is available from OWC for $95.00. Here's the LINK.

I have a unibody Mid 2009, this battery is for a no-unibody

17MBPro said:

I have a unibody Mid 2009, this battery is for a no-unibody

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Replacement batteries for the Unibody MBP's are not as easy to find as replacement batteries for non-Unibody MBP's.

Here's one place to purchase a new battery for a 17" 2009 Unibody MBP:

17" Unibody Early 2009 Parts - iFixit

It costs $149 + shipping + it needs to be installed. If you go directly to an Apple Store for a replacement battery for this computer...it will cost you $179...and this includes installation:

Apple - Support - Replacing the Battery in your MacBook (Models with built-in batteries)

You don't really save a whole lot of $$$ by buying the replacement battery yourself & do the install yourself. So it may be worth your while to pay the $179...and have Apple do it.

HTH,

- Nick

p.s. If you do the install yourself...you're also going to need a tri-wing screwdriver (not found in most screwdriver sets).

I have a unibody Mid 2009, this battery is for a no-unibody

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Sorry, I missed that but I see Nick answered your question. Just to add, in case you're wanting to do the work yourself, both Lowes and Home Depot sell the tri-wing screwdriver sets.