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Blueparrot

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#242239 17-Oct-2018 11:00
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Hi everyone and my apologies in advance if this is posted somewhere but I’m unable to locate it.

I’ve just returned to NZ, a MacBook Pro 13in I had instorage is not charging and needs a new battery. It’s an older unit at late 2011, model A1278. Replacing a battery seems easy enough but for the life of me I can’t find a supplier that will sell me the battery and associated tools required. Amazon has them but won’t ship here, obviously I’m missing something 🤷🏻‍♀️ Any advice or direction gratefully received! I’m in Christchurch.

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RunningMan
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  #2109860 17-Oct-2018 15:09
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https://www.laptopbattery.co.nz/

 

Have no idea if they're any good though.

 

 




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  #2115982 29-Oct-2018 11:20
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Hey :)

 

 

 

I can get them in if you need? Are you still looking?


Blueparrot

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  #2116084 29-Oct-2018 12:42
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Hi there :-)

Thanks so much but have it sorted now. The company someone suggested above were fantastic! Highly recommend!


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