Name: NewerTech NuPower 54 Watt-Hour Replacement Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Late 2008 - Early 2009)
SKU: NWTBAP15MBU54RS
Price: 78.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (29 reviews)

Up to

8%

MORE capacity*

54 Watt-Hour

NewerTech NuPower Battery

For MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 & Early 2009

Power, reliability and quality from the leading name
in Mac performance upgrades since 1984!

Not only do NewerTech batteries provide long run-times - they're also built to last.

A Perfect Fit Solution

NuPower batteries are engineered to perfectly complement the fit and finish of your Mac notebook as well as offer full compatibility with applicable OEM sleep and power reduction modes.

Powerful and Responsible

NuPower battery upgrade solutions are environmentally responsible and feature RoHS certification to be free of lead, mercury, cadmium, PBBs, and PBDE. We also offer a comprehensive recycling program for your old battery, as well as an industry-leading 1 Year NewerTech Laptop Battery Limited Warranty.

Newer Makes Your Mac Better Than New!

When high-performance, quality, and longevity are your battery upgrade criteria, NuPower is your answer. NuPower batteries are designed to meet and exceed factory specifications, so now you can listen to more music, watch more videos, and get more work done between recharges. To ensure your confidence and satisfaction, these highest-quality batteries are backed by free, award-winning US-based support and a one-year, 48-hour or less turnaround warranty.

NOTE: Only for 2008/2009 MacBookPro5,1 models which have external battery compartment.

This NuPower battery is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID

MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2009)

(March, 2009)

Model ID: MacBookPro5,1

2.66GHz 2.93GHz

Detailed specs

Install Videos

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2008)

(October, 2008)

Model ID: MacBookPro5,1

2.4GHz, 2.53GHz, 2.8GHz

Detailed specs

Install Videos

Battery Specs:

54 Watt-Hour
Lithium-ion technology
RoHS Compliant
1 Year NewerTech Laptop Battery Limited Warranty

Apple equivalent part number

A1281
MB772LL/A

Manuals / Guides

Battery Recycling Program

Each new battery includes an informative battery recycling page that details the options you have for the disposal of your old battery.

View Recycling Options

Reviews

"... this actually gives better performance than the battery that came originally with our MacBook Pro...." — Guillem Alsina, Ycom.cat

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 4.8 / 5 27 out of 29 (93%) reviewers would recommend this product

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Reviewer: Hich Location: AZ Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User

Rating: 5/5 Battery replacement. August 29, 2018 Works well, very easy to install. Always a pleasure to shop here.

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Reviewer: Foureyes Location: Indiana Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 4/5 Got what I paid for. November 6, 2017 Got the battery for my wife's MacPro laptop. I works just fine and was easy to install, at a fair price (I don't know what else to write !).

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Reviewer: DADave Location: Los Angeles Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Breathe New Life into an Old Mac! September 17, 2017 Battery life on my 2008 MBP 15" was down to about 45 mins. This replacement gave my trusty MBP a new lease of life. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions relating to calibrating the battery. It's worth the time it takes to discharge, recharge, drain and recharge to get the most out of your new battery. I highly recommend this battery, and OWC!

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Reviewer: TerryG11

Rating: 5/5 Great Battery September 10, 2017 Excellent battery replacement for an older MacBook Pro.

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Reviewer: Bhambrew Location: Bellingham, WA Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Appears to be a quality replacement April 21, 2017 I have been using the new battery that I ordered from MacSales for about three weeks now, and it is working great. A major improvement over the previous replacement battery that was installed in my MacBook.

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Reviewer: Wayne Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Keeps on ticking March 23, 2017 My old MBP Late 2008 battery finally pooped out after some 8 years and I figured I want to wait for the 2017 update to the new MBP later this fall so replacing my battery was a no brainer and this replacement is working better than the original. Glad I got it.

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Reviewer: Blatboy Location: New York, NY Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Three years of abuse November 13, 2016 I've had mine for three years, and I didn't treat it very well. (Left it plugged in for weeks, or even months etc and general battery badness) and I'd say the battery held up quite well. It still works but only lasts a half hour or something, which is totally my fault. I'm about to order my second one...and this time I have a battery management app which will hopefully help me get a little more life out of it. I don't regret a thing though.... when it first came, I was amazed at how well it worked...and it did last longer than my original Apple battery did when the Macbook was new.

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Reviewer: Stewie Location: Santa Barbara Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 3-4 months

Rating: 5/5 Great Battery! September 15, 2016 Perfect fit, good price. Holds a full charge no problem.

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Reviewer: JimW Location: Austin, TX Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 It works. August 22, 2016 Not a lot to say. It arrived promptly and works just fine.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Fort Walton Beachj Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Great Battery Easy Install July 17, 2016 Super battery. Easy to install. Works great. Last a long time. Recharges well. I always shop at OWC because they have great products at good prices and customer support is second to none. Thanks OWC.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Houston, TX Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Great Upgrade! March 25, 2016 Upgraded my MacBook Pro with ram, battery, and an SSD. It has been sluggish for quite some time. Now it is very responsive and acts like it did when I purchased it new. The videos and how-to's made this upgrade very easy. Glad that I found MacSales & OWC.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: champaign, IL Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Works just like the original March 21, 2016 Works like the original. I'm hard on batteries, but these are the best I've used.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Ohio Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Hobbiest

Rating: 5/5 Exactly as advertised February 28, 2016 What can I say, exactly what I expected, fast delivery, great price

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Chattanooga,Tn Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Woke the Mac Book Pro up January 24, 2016 Certainly woke my older MacBook Pro up I added a SSD at the same time and now can go twice as long.. another Great product for the mac and does exactly what it says Last a LONG time and keeps the mac stable...

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: chicago Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Perfect replacement for my 5+ years old battery December 28, 2015 The trackpad on my late '08 MBP was giving trouble & I traced the trouble to a swollen 5 year old battery, which was otherwise ok! believe it or not.The new battery arrived as promised & fitted perfectly. My MBP is still fighting fit.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Hobbiest Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Great Battery replacement November 28, 2015 So far this battery seems to be working very well

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Arizona Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Excellent Battery October 19, 2015 I have had the same battery my MacBook Pro early 2008 version and it finally dies on me, I have had good to great experience with OWC and went with their product and it was as advertised and it working flawlessly now cannot say enough about OWC.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: New York, New York Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 2008 Mac Pro Battery October 18, 2015 This replacement battery was primed as directed by instructions before use and has worked flawlessly without any issues. Would definitely recommend this after market product.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Roanoke, VA Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Great Product August 18, 2015 Was able to save the cost of buying a new MAC due to being able to get this battery. Product arrived as promised and had great instructions and video that made it easy for me to install. Thanks for your excellent product and education.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Bellingham, WA Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 4/5 Don't get the *open box* version August 6, 2015 I originally ordered this open box, since it saved me about 20%. However neither the first one nor the second one OWC sent as a replacement worked in my late 2008 MBP. System profiler could see the battery, but it wouldn't charge. I even had the 2nd one tested at a local Apple dealer since it seemed weird to get 2 defective batteries in a row. In addition, the whole process took a few weeks because OWC won't cross ship replacement open box items. After receiving the 2nd defective open box battery, I decided to return it for refund and instead buy the same item new. Minus 1 star for the hassle, but I am happy with the new battery I eventually received. I get about 4 to 5 hours now per charge instead of 1 on the old one.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico Age: 35-44 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 4/5 Great value March 12, 2015 Perfect fit, just as the original, but when running Apple diagnostics, some sensors are not present. Eventhough, works great.

thank you.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: GregS Location: Vero Beach Florida Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Quick to charge August 15, 2014 Worked well. Replaced battery on my 2008 MacBook Pro and it worked as expected. Have never had problems with anything I purchased from OWC.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: South Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Product performs perfectly. August 14, 2014 Product delivered on time, packaged securely, contained precise instructions, easily installed by a novice and operates flawlessly.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous

Rating: 5/5 Better than the original August 10, 2014 The fit and finish are indicative of the inner quality of this battery. It looks, fits, and works great. I think it's better than the original.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous

Rating: 5/5 Better than the original July 7, 2014 I purchased the NuPower battery to replace an Apple battery that had become so deformed that it affected the track pad. Perfict fit. And lighter too!

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous

Rating: 5/5 Battery performs well June 30, 2014 Battery performs as expected and is offered at a reasonable price. Well constructed and replaces the factory battery as needed.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: NY Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 4/5 Good replacement battery July 30, 2013 I'm an editor and put very high demands on my computer and i'm able to edit almost 2hrs . Battery will probably last longer for simple web browsing.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Singapore Age: 35-44 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 No doubt a great third party battery to replace my original's April 23, 2013 Greeting from Singapore. The battery arrived my doorstep as predicted. Kudos. Eagerly tried it out and without any disappointment it operates without any fault. I can say that third party battery works like the original's.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Great battery April 3, 2013 I haven't used this battery for very long, but so far it's working like a dream. I had a swollen macbook pro battery and didn't realize it. I eventually figured it out when my trackpad quit working and back cover wouldn't close. I can finally click my trackpad again. It might be my imagination, but it seems like my computer is running cooler and faster.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

*Up to 8% more capacity than the Apple original battery that shipped with the MacBook Pro 15" Unibody

Up to 8% MORE capacity* 54 Watt-Hour NewerTech NuPower Battery For MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 & Early 2009

Battery Specs:

Apple equivalent part number

Manuals / Guides

Battery Recycling Program

Reviews

Customer Ratings

Up to

8%

MORE capacity*

54 Watt-Hour

NewerTech NuPower Battery

For MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 & Early 2009