$249 to replace battery?!

[dmccloud]

If you live in where iFixit can ships, I would recommend buy from them. Their products might be the most reliable repair parts.

Outside of buying direct from Apple itself, iFixit would be your best option at buying a quality replacement battery. I wouldn't trust a $30 laptop battery, especially if it comes from AliExpress.

 

[IJustWannaTalk]

The battery would cost them at most $20, labor cost may be $30.

Then order the battery and do it?

 

[AlanBeyond]

apple is forcing you to buy apple care by giving batteries services fee a ridiculous price

 

[IJustWannaTalk]

apple is forcing you to buy apple care by giving batteries services fee a ridiculous price

What's a non-ridiculous price?