replacement battery for macbook pro 13

29 Aug 2016 17:17:09

Robin Samways

I'll soon need to replace my rechargeable battery in my MacBook Pro 13! any recommendations apart from Apple store?

Re: replacement battery for macbook pro 13

30 Aug 2016 09:29:39

Mick Burrell

Is it one with a battery that lifts out? (I think that was only fairly early models) If not, I think I'd go for Apple.

Re: replacement battery for macbook pro 13

30 Aug 2016 20:30:16

Robin Samways

Thanks Mick, I'd have to unscrew the back to find out! its a mid 2009 model!

Re: replacement battery for macbook pro 13

31 Aug 2016 10:07:45

Euan Williams

Hi Robin, you may be aware of all this, but for anyone else...

MacTracker:
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) also included the integrated battery introduced with the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)

Apple References:
MacBookPro5,5
Model Number A1278

iFixit
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2009+Battery+Replacement/1332

Replacement Battery (there are other sources):
https://eustore.ifixit.com/en/Parts/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-13-Unibody-Mid-2009-Mid-2010-Early-2011-Late-2011-Mid-2012-Battery-New.html

Screws:
Tri-wing screw heads need an (easily available) driver.

General tips for anyone:
The screws are tiny, so always use the correct screw drivers; work on a towel so that the tiny screws don't roll off the table; don't work over bare boards! Use an egg box to put the screws in as you extract them and number the order for reassembly.