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New MacBook Pro 17" Battery: Apple Released a TechNote
HardMac.com — In order to prevent any issues or complains from potential customers, Apple already released a TechNote related to the famous non replaceable battery powering the new MacBook Pro 17". As we already announced it after the keynote, the battery can be changed in any APR for 179 Euro, and a one-year warranty will be granted too (depending on the local laws). One will have to wait for couple of months to evaluate if the battery lifetime really evolves according to Apple’s claims. ...

Apple explains 17-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement procedure, regional pricing
MacDailyNews — ... replacement battery against manufacturing defects for one year from the date of service. Please note that the battery is a consumable item and after a period of normal use the battery's ability to hold an electrical charge will be diminished. Replacement of a battery which has been consumed via normal use is not covered under warranty. * Pricing may vary. ** Service may not be available if your MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) has been damaged due to accident or abuse. Source: Apple Inc.

Apple to replace 17-inch MacBook Pro batteries in stores
AppleInsider — ... , helping to make the new 17-inch MacBook Pro the thinnest and lightest in its class. One tradeoff is that new 17-incher doesn't provide the same easy access panel for battery replacements as its 13- and 15-inch cousins. Instead, Apple plans to offer a $179 battery replacement program that includes installation of the new battery and environmentally responsible disposal of the depleted battery. (Prices for other regions can be seen in the chart, below). According to the Mac maker, the length of time to complete the battery replacement will depend upon the repair location ...

17-Inch MacBook Pro Battery Replacement: Same Day Service at Apple Store, $179
Mac|Life all RSS Feed — ... the new 17-inch MacBook Pro without a user replaceable battery, the keynote audience wasn't sure how to react. It may have had something to do with the notebook specs, and battery issue being leaked to the internet days before, or they weren't sure what to make of a pro notebook with a battery can't be replaced in the field. If you're one of the folks who needs the extra real estate of a 17-inch MacBook Pro, but isn't sure what to make of the new battery situation, check out Apple's Replacing your Battery support document . Here are a few of the main points: - Battery ...

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. ...

17-Inch MacBook Battery Replacement Could Pose Security Risk
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... to drop off the machine like dry cleaning and come back later to pick it up. For me, this would mean a full backup and a clean reinstall of the OS before dropping it off. Not a huge pain, but a pain nonetheless. I stand by yesterday's rant about the non-need for a replaceable battery in such a big machine, but this development might put me off the 17" MacBook Pro. Not that I'd buy one anyway -- my weak, atrophied blogger's arms could never lift the thing. Replacing the Battery in your MacBook Pro [Apple via Apple Insider] Photo: ...

How much will it cost to replace your 17-inch MacBook Pro battery?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Apple posted details about how much it will cost to replace the battery in the new 17-inch MacBook Pro notebooks announced at last week's Macworld Expo. ...

Apple’s new MacBook Pro battery replacement details issued
Boy Genius Report — The battery in Apple’s recently revamped 17″ MacBook Pro, incase you somehow missed it, is amazing. With a single charge it can power the monster notebook for approximately eight hours while using the NVIDIA 9400M graphics processor or approximately seven hours while the 9600M GT chip is at work. What’s more, the new powerhouse has a charge cycle life of 1,000 charges which is leaps and bounds beyond the shelf life of a standard laptop battery. While those are some remarkable specs, it doesn’t mean that the new battery is immune to ...

Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement detailed
SlashGear — ... Apple have added battery replacement details for their recently-announced 17-inch MacBook Pro to their support database.  The new page not only confirms the $179 (pre tax) US replacement price ...

Apple reveals 17-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement details
Engadget — ... Ever since the new 17-inch MacBook Pro was introduced, the million dollar question (make that $179 question) has been: what goes down when the battery fails? Sure, the machine is small -- and the alleged eight hours of charge is nothing to sneeze at -- but is all ...

Apple reveals 17-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement policies
Obsessable News Feed — ... that the battery isn't removable; in other MacBooks (and most other laptops, for that matter) it is. Of course, batteries have a limited lifespan so it's inevitable that you'll eventually have to replace it. Apple has just revealed exactly how much time and money that'll set you back. ...

Apple Replacing 17-inch MacBook Pro Batteries In-Store [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network — ... Apple has posted information about their battery replacement service for the new 17″ MacBook Pro. Their latest notebook released offers a new industry standard in performance (up to 8 hours use on a ...

Up close with the 17-inch MacBook Pro's battery
Macworld — ... voltage is needed. Once this measurement has been received, the system can adjust the voltage, extending the life of the battery cells. The other result of Apple’s engineering feat is that, unlike with the MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro, the 17-inch MacBook Pro's battery is not easily removable or user-replaceable—a sticking point with many users. Getting a new battery requires bringing your laptop into an Apple Store or sending it into Apple and, after the one-year warranty period, a charge of $179 . But Munster isn’t that concerned about the fixed battery. He points out ...

MacBook 13″ Teardown Reveals Battery Is User Upgradeable, And It’s Dead Easy
Cult of Mac — ... The MacBook battery is not supposed to be changed by the user. Sealed inside the case, Apple encourages customers to pay Apple $130 to change the battery and dispose of the old one. ...