I'm looking to replace my Macbook Pro's battery (15", last model before the Unibody). It's currently at 55% capacity (as reported in System Information and Battery Health Monitor). I've reset the SMC firmware, calibrated the battery, and it's just not lasting that long anymore.
I've seen some genuine replacements that are "pulls" (pulled from used computers) that are rated at least 90% capacity (iFixit, MacSales). I've also seen a variety of batteries on eBay that look more like clones than genuine batteries, but are new.
A new battery from Apple is $129, and when I brought my laptop in they ran the Battery test and said if I bought the battery right then they'd give me a discount (around $100).
Anyone out there used one of these "OEM Compatible" batteries? Fit/finish good? (I don't want a funky color or a corner that sticks out.) Or, should I just suck it up and get the genuine replacement (for about twice the price)?
Best Answer
I personally wouldn't go ebay for a laptop battery... Not when you can go to a actual store, and get equivalent pricing.
Ebay doesn't necessarily have the lowest prices... Check out Google Shopping .... Lowest price is $48.53, but I would instead suggest, $64.99 from buy.com or 67.99 from Amazon...
You at least have some guarantee of reputation that way... Batteries are not something that you play around with, unless you want to risk the battery fires from several years ago....