I read some reviews that this battery is not for 2008 MBP A1286, but rather for A1281. Can someone enlighten me please on this?
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Hi! I have a late 2008 MacBook Pro and just bought this battery to replace an OEM Apple battery and it works perfectly. And I did double check and my MBP is an A1286. Hope that helps!
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I would love to know as well because when I bought it it had the best reviews but I know for a fact the charge only lasts over an hr. As a matter of fact my MacBook is constantly plugged in.
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My Anker has worked fine. I haven't heard about third-party batteries not being recognized.I have an early 2008 MacBook Pro. I don't know if that makes a difference. Prior to this battery, I had gotten them from Apple, but since last year they've considered my model "vintage," and they don't support it anymore. I just assumed I couldn't get another battery from Apple for it.
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This battery can work with your A1286, but may I know the part number of your original battery for double checking? Please feel free to contact us via support@ianker.com, we will always be here to assist you.
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Hi, I bought it for my father's MacBook Pro 13 inches, all I know is it was out in early 2008. Sorry, I don't know the model number. Hope that helps if any.
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i think the battery should fit your model. But please do yourself a favor and do NOT buy this "Superb Choice" battery because I just did an exchange for one and in just a matter of a couple of weeks, it is beginning to WARP and BULGE like the previous did -- along with a getting a "service" battery notice from my Apple battery monitoring program. This Superb Choice knock-off battery copy uses only a PLASTIC backing and NOT the aluminum metal one like the Apple-manufactured OEM batteries -- I just really concerned about this Li-Ion battery possibly "igniting" and flaming out because of these warping issues, which is also causing my keyboard and trackpad to "jump" all over the place and act funny. I know the Apple battery is about $50 more expensive and you may want to consider buying that instead, even though battery storage capacity has ALWAYS been suspect and does NOT last more than a couple of hours (at the beginning) and gets worse as you "cycle" the battery over 20-30 times after that. If you do decide to get the Superb Choice battery or already have one (out of necessity to get something less expensive), I would advise use with the MacBook Pro in "sporadic intervals" when you really need to go on battery power on a mobile basis and to take it out after you charged it and have electrical power connected for the MBP to operate in a stationary home/office environment. When it comes to these Superb Choice batteries (which might last a half-hour or more longer than the Apple batteries), I guess you have to go by the old axiom: "You get what you pay for." My advice is to use the Superb Choice battery on a LIMITED and carefully monitored basis. Be safe and let me know how things go for you. Good luck, Andrew! :-D
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Hello,Mine is a MB Pro 15 inch i7 also, bought in march 2011, and this battery works fine.What you can do at first, is to open your MB and remove the battery to be sure it looks exactly the same.I don't remember what the "A1286" refers to.. but since the product name quotes "A1382", it could be nice to know if it's not a problem before you buy it.Hope it helps.Season's greetings
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Hi Amelia, Anker makes quite a few batteries for various Macs. If you call them ( 1-800-988-7973 Mon - Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM PST) and tell them the model number, or even a description of your Macbook Pro, they'll be able to tell you the correct battery. They were very helpful to me. I'm pleased with the performance of my new battery and with Anker's customer service.
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If you still have the original battery, it will have the serial number on the inside part of the battery. For example, mines was A1185. This battery will fit (althogh it will popboff a little)but its not guaranteed to work. Its better just to go to any laptop store preferably apple and ask for the number. What you pay for is what you get. Its better to get the original.
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I don't know what is a 'mc226ll/a'. I have a 2009 13" Late 2009 White Macbook (Macbook 6,1 according to System Information) with a battery model # A1331 and it worked for me.
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Hello,If you check your Mac's model number and it's A1278 then you should be okay that is the way I was able to confirm.
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Yes, at first I thought that it was different memory I bought for my Mac, but looks like it was the same. Works fine in a late-2011 MacBook Pro.
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I honestly don't know. I bought this battery because my laptop was listed as compatible. If yours isn't listed, maybe email the seller? Sorry, not much help I know....
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No, try this: LB1 High Performance Battery for Apple MB985X/A MB985ZP/A [Mid 2009 to Mid 2010] Macbook Pro 15 inch Unibody
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This battery is a great replacement for a MacBook Pro with a 15" display that was purchased in March 2008. Sorry, I don't know what generation it is. Maybe you can compare it with the purchase date of your computer.
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Yes, I recently replaced my battery. Its stupid easy and the send the tools necessary with the battery. For a visual to help you just google "late 2011 Macbook Pro replacement" should be a video or two available to show you how to do it.
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I believe that is the same model as my mac book. It is compatible however, this battery does not hold a long charge. Mine can probably max out at 2 hours, depending on what I'm workin on.
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I works fine with my 2012 MBP 13". I wonder when someone says it damaged their battery what they mean. It's a standard voltage and even so the battery inside has a voltage regulator so I have no clue how that could happen...