Shortly after the update of the 17″ MacBook Pro at this year’s Macworld and news that it will contain a longer life, non user replaceable battery, Apple has published a support article that can help users when the time to replace their battery comes. According to details from this article, the replacement price will be $179 if the battery is out of its one year warranty period. When it comes time to actually replace the battery, it can surprisingly be done in one day at an Apple store if you schedule an appointment. If you choose to send it in, it will take 3-4 business days after your shipment.

Asian sources for the 9to5Mac site have informed the company that Apple may announce a 17 inch screen Macbook Pro this year at Macworld that would be manufactured using the new unibody design. Although this in and of itself isn’t all that interesting, the sources are also stating that the battery in these devices may not be removable. It’s almost as if Apple hasn’t learned anything from the iPhone battery outcries. Although 9to5Mac states Apple may be using some new silver zinc battery technology to make up for this, I still think people will be mad unless these batteries are extremely powerful and long lasting.