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Apple Users

arikara

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6. My macbook is 2008

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Wed Apr 30, 2014, 11:31 PM

Apr 2014

the battery just went on it. It actually swelled up and pushed out of the slot and I thought the computer was melting or something so I took it to the apple store. The guy said that happened all the time but their batteries were on order and $139. I found one online that came to just over $60 including taxes and shipping; and it arrived before the apple store even called. Including what I would have paid on taxes and recycling fees, I saved nearly $90. I don't know what apple is thinking charging those kind of prices.

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My 2008 MacBook has bitten the dust. [View all] 47of74 Apr 2014 OP

Apple Genius bar gave me a free battery and keyboard, even after the warranty expired. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #1

The Airs are great for travel NV Whino Apr 2014 #2

You can get a battery for about 80 bucks. OnyxCollie Apr 2014 #3

I looked at both the pro and the air when my last one died. cbayer Apr 2014 #4

Echoing others. Get the battery checked. Stinky The Clown Apr 2014 #5

My macbook is 2008 arikara Apr 2014 #6

As with most things apple, they make a better products so cbayer May 2014 #7

Well to be honest arikara May 2014 #8

You had a faulty battery to begin with, I think. cbayer May 2014 #9