Which replacement battery for MacBook Pro 2010 17"?

[hajime]

Hi, except for the battery, my MBP 2010 17" is still very good. In case I want to use this machine for at least until next Summer for manufacturers to come up with lighter and more powerful quiet 15-16 laptops, which is the best replacement battery to get? Is it safe to use 3rd party battery? How is OWC's battery compared with iFixit's?

 

[hajime]

Unfortunately, OWC and iFixit cannot ship battery to Canada. For safety, I hesitate to use battery from unknown companies.

 

[jeyf]

the MBP needs to be functional only a few months
buy from a Amazon / ebay vendor that allows returns
bet there is a local 3rd party store you could buy a battery

 

[hajime]

the MBP needs to be functional only a few months
buy from a Amazon / ebay vendor that allows returns
bet there is a local 3rd party store you could buy a battery

In Amazon.ca, there are some batteries for my machine but never heard of the name of those sellers/manufacturers. Worry about explosion.

If no laptop I like will be released next summer-fall, I may continue to use the MBP 2010 17".

 

[jeyf]

dont worry
read the reviews & research