Everything Apple (the Mac heads thread)

The battery on my 15" MBP (pre-unibody, bought Jan 07) has completely died. It expanded and looks like its about to pop. I took it to the Apple store, and they said that this was a "safety feature" to let you know when it's time to replace the battery. Total BS I'm sure, it had only done about 120 cycles.

Anyway, they wouldn't give me a new one and want £101 for a replacement. Anyone have any that they'd like to shift or have any experience of the third party ones? It's this one by the way.. http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MA348G/A/rechargeable-battery-15-inch-macbook-pro

Sounds like you were told a FIB by a sales person. You know the ones standing at the front of the store.

The geniuses are the "Techie" guys. Trust me.

• The Battery swelling is NEVER a safety feature. Get that swapped ASAP. Ask for a Manager
  
• Inform him of your previous experience and what you were told.
  
• Ask him to resolve NOW whether you have an appointment or not as you don't have the time to keep running back and forth.
  
• Its a simple swap out. Don't pay a thing. If its out of warranty and the cycle count is low don't take any excuses.