Recommendation for after Market MacBook Pro Battery Replacement

peuwayaqdq on 15/09/2019 - 19:14

Hi all, I am looking for a recommendation for after market battery replacement for my 13" unibody MacBook Pro mid 2010. It is the A1278 model.

The original one swollen two years ago and I got a replacement from BetterBatt. Now it is swelling again and I need a new one.

I guess my option is either to get another one from BetterBatt or elsewhere.

BetterBatt has it for $53 + shipping and 400 days warranty.

iFixIt has it for $72 + shipping and 1 year warranty (I think)

eBay (many sellers I think sell the same product) $35 shipped and not sure about the warranty probably none.

aubatteries.com has it for $78 + shipping with 3 years warranty but I have read negative feedback about them. Shipped from China though they say it is local stock. I don't know how easy it is to deal with warranty claim.

Has anyone got any recommendation? Thanks.

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Comments

  • Apple96 on 15/09/2019 - 19:57

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Battery-Apple-MacBook-Pr… never had an issue with them

    • cynicalmike on 15/09/2019 - 21:11

      i bought one of these batteries from ebay as well. worked for about 2 seconds then never again. paypal refund.

      ended up paying more from macfixit and it's been working fine for me.

  • peuwayaqdq on 15/09/2019 - 20:50

    Are they really genuine Apple?

    Found this in the description:

    New APPLE Original Battery, with very minor scratch

    I am not sure what does it mean with the minor scratch.

    • Apple96 on 15/09/2019 - 21:14

      tbh ifixit probably your best choice

      • peuwayaqdq on 15/09/2019 - 21:15
        +1

        The one that you bought from eBay seller you pointed out, is that genuine Apple battery?

        • Apple96 on 15/09/2019 - 23:33

          they look it, but in all honesty I couldn't tell you

  • sc7 on 02/10/2019 - 23:59

    Can't speak for macbook batteries specifically but bought TG5 camera spare batt and charger from betterbatt. No issues and staff very willing to answer any questions, this was pre-buying though.

  • sc7 on 03/10/2019 - 00:00

    Just out of curiosity, did you contact betterbatt about the swelling? Wondering what their response was.

    • peuwayaqdq on 03/10/2019 - 21:21

      Yes and was very good response. They sent me a replacement. I have received it and fit it in. So far so good.

      I have experienced the macbook turned off when the battery was showing at 40% but probably it will get better as I cycle through (hopefully). I have not used the macbook much since.

      • sc7 on 04/10/2019 - 11:12

        Good to know! will give them a go again when I need to change my macbook battery. Thanks for sharing.

        • peuwayaqdq on 04/10/2019 - 18:12

          No problems. Yep I recommend them.

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