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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 8:13 am
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mvtm
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Originally Posted by LtKernelPanic
I may replace the battery in my early 2011 MBP again because aside from not having a retina display it still does everything I want it to do and. My only complaint is it it a lot heavier than the current 15" models but since I don't travel much anymore except for a couple leisure trips a year I can deal with that for now.

As for recycling the old battery you may be able to drop it at the Apple Store or somewhere like Batteries Plus for recycling.
That is so heavy! I say if you can try to go with a 13" MBP new model. Probably the entry touchbar with the better processor. They will be smaller than your 15" so more portable, weigh less and be able to do some work. 2011 is a bit too old.

I have a 2012 11" MBA with 50% of the battery capacity. It has 2,149 Cycles and i still works perfectly fine. I use my computer too much so will buy a 2017 15" top of the line this year. What a change!
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