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i.gizmodo.com - 1/7/2009

Apple Confirms $179 Battery Swap Cost for 17" MacBook Pro [Macworld 2009]

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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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9to5mac.com - 1/4/2009

Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro to go Unibody, sans removable battery (Silver-Zinc replacement?)

— 9to5mac.com — Our folks in Asia are at it again with some pretty startling news. The 17-inch MacBook Pro... is going Unibody, like the 13-inch and 15-inch models. That, in itself isn't really that big of a deal; it was widely expected. The big news is that Apple is ... (more) Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro to go Unibody, sans removable ...

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appleinsider.com - 1/5/2009

Sources: 17-inch MacBook Pro, NVIDIA Mac mini due shortly

— appleinsider.com — Apple as early as Tuesday will introduce a 17-inch MacBook Pro with a fixed internal battery and... a new version of the Mac mini, both of which will feature chipsets from NVIDIA, AppleInsider has been able to independently confirm. (more) Sources: 17-inch MacBook Pro, NVIDIA Mac mini due shortly

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apple.com - 1/13/2009

Support - Replacing the Battery in your MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)

— apple.com — (17-inch, Early 2009) How do I replace the battery in my MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)? The... battery in your MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) is a consumable item, which means it will require replacement at the end of its useful life. A ... (more) Support - Replacing the Battery in your MacBook Pro ...

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Battery replacement in the 17″ MacBook Pro will cost $179
SlashGear — ... 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. ...