I have heard that Apple will replace the MacBook Pro battery and also the top half of the laptop as its easier to do this rather than unstick the glue holding the battery in place, etc. Is this true or just some fable?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15
It depends on the store and parts availability. Independent Apple Authorized Service Providers tend to do the top case replacement because they apparently do not have the unsticking equipment that Apple has deployed in stores..
Then there is price. Apple publishes a fixed price fo US$199 for replace the battery and will honor that even if they end up replacing the entire upper case for their convenience. An independent who does the upper case change will probably charge US$500-600 based on too many reports here.
Also your concern only applies to Retina display models. The non-Retina 2012s have the battery held in with screws behind an easily removable bottom cover.
However, the big issue is "2012." Unless your MBP is the 13-inch non-Retina model, all other 2102 MBPs are considered vintage and generally Apple Store will not do the work and you will be seeking other options.
I hope you have a non-Retina model.
It depends on the store and parts availability. Independent Apple Authorized Service Providers tend to do the top case replacement because they apparently do not have the unsticking equipment that Apple has deployed in stores..
Then there is price. Apple publishes a fixed price fo US$199 for replace the battery and will honor that even if they end up replacing the entire upper case for their convenience. An independent who does the upper case change will probably charge US$500-600 based on too many reports here.
Also your concern only applies to Retina display models. The non-Retina 2012s have the battery held in with screws behind an easily removable bottom cover.
However, the big issue is "2012." Unless your MBP is the 13-inch non-Retina model, all other 2102 MBPs are considered vintage and generally Apple Store will not do the work and you will be seeking other options.
I hope you have a non-Retina model.
unfortunately I have a retina 15" but thank you for your reply it really answered a lot of my questions.
MacBook Pro 2012 battery replacement
