macrumors.com - 1/13/2009
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After verbally acknowledging that the new 17" MacBook Pro's non-removable battery would cost $179 to replace, Apple has posted an official page describing how one would seek a battery replacement and the exact cost depending on your region.
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(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 ...
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Apple publica detalhes sobre a substituição da bateria no MacBook Pro de 17 polegadas
MacMagazine —
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GeekSugar —
... With Apple receiving criticism about the nonremovable battery in its new 17-inch MacBook Pro, the company has posted an official page to describe how you can get a battery replacement and how much it will cost. — MacRumors ...
Macbook Pro Battery replaceable, but expensive
CrunchGear —
Apple published a support bulletin recently, finally disclosing what it’s going to take to replace those Macbook Pro batteries.
It can be done, but not by the end user, and not for free. If you take it into your local Apple store (with an appointment) it’ll be a same day process. If you ship it in, expect a 3-4 week delay. Either way, it’s going to cost you $179 to get it done. Ouch.
[via MacRumors]
Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement detailed
SlashGear —
... following shipment to the Apple depot. Replacements will also be available via authorized Apple service centers.
Payment not only covers the new battery but environmentally-sound disposal of the old pack and labor costs. The new battery has a one-year warranty (though standard efficiency depletion isn’t covered), and Apple warn that “service may not be available if your MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) has been damaged due to accident or abuse”.
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17 Inch MacBook Pro Comes with Replaceable Battery
Mobilewhack.com —
... amazing battery the new MacBook has inside. A single charge will get you 8 hours of work if using the NVIDIA 9400 GPU or 7 hours is using the 9600 GT. And you can charge you battery for 1,000 times. After that you can replace it. Simply go to Apple and order a replacement. The new battery will cost you just $179 and the whole operation will be performed by Apple employees. Simply go into an Apple Store or ship the MacBook to Apple . Either way you will be taken care of! via macrumors Tags: 17 inch , Apple , battery , MacBook , ...
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