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i.gizmodo.com — We just confirmed with Apple that swapping out the 17" MacBook Pro's non-removable battery will cost $179 including labor. Fortunately, says Apple, the swap might not be needed for a long time: From a spokesperson at Apple: It will likely be years before you need to replace it (1000 cycles at ...
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Battery replacement in the 17″ MacBook Pro will cost $179
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... The much-welcomed announcement of the 17-inch MacBook Pro did not come without a little bit of bad news, mainly about the battery. The new MBP’s battery will boast an impressive 8 hours of use, but will unfortunately be non-removable. Apple’s hope is that you’ll never need a battery replacement, but if you do, plan on dropping $179 to get it. ...
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