battery dies at 50%
My battery dies at 50%. Is it replaceable & what does it cost? I have a 13" MacBook Pro, 2016 Intel w/ macOS Monterey. Thanks for your time.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6
My battery dies at 50%. Is it replaceable & what does it cost? I have a 13" MacBook Pro, 2016 Intel w/ macOS Monterey. Thanks for your time.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6
First try a System Management Controller (SMC) reset:
Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
If that fails to correct the issue, your battery has likely failed and requires replacement.
Batteries are replaceable by Apple. I do not consider the battery to be a user-replaceable part. You cannot buy a legitimate Apple battery as a service part, and the process to remove the old battery, which is glued in place, involves potent, highly flammable solvents. The process of removing the old battery can also cause irreparable damage to delicate (= expensive) internal components.
Start here to get an estimate for the battery service:
Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support
NOTE: in general, Apple stores do not do battery service in-store because the nasty solvents required are strictly governed by OSHA, HAZMAT, and local fire codes and cannot be used in a retail environment. The fastest service the mail-in/ship-in option. If you take it to an Apple retail store, you can add 2-4 days to the time because they have to ship it to the central service facility anyway. I use a local UPS Store for this and am 100% satisfied with the process.
Using a private provider, even some Apple Authorized Service Providers, for battery service costs much more because of the solvent issue. Lacking the ability to use the solvents in their shops, they have to replace the entire upper deck assembly including keyboard, trackpad, battery, and other parts. They will charge you twice what Apple does.
First try a System Management Controller (SMC) reset:
Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
If that fails to correct the issue, your battery has likely failed and requires replacement.
Batteries are replaceable by Apple. I do not consider the battery to be a user-replaceable part. You cannot buy a legitimate Apple battery as a service part, and the process to remove the old battery, which is glued in place, involves potent, highly flammable solvents. The process of removing the old battery can also cause irreparable damage to delicate (= expensive) internal components.
Start here to get an estimate for the battery service:
Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support
NOTE: in general, Apple stores do not do battery service in-store because the nasty solvents required are strictly governed by OSHA, HAZMAT, and local fire codes and cannot be used in a retail environment. The fastest service the mail-in/ship-in option. If you take it to an Apple retail store, you can add 2-4 days to the time because they have to ship it to the central service facility anyway. I use a local UPS Store for this and am 100% satisfied with the process.
Using a private provider, even some Apple Authorized Service Providers, for battery service costs much more because of the solvent issue. Lacking the ability to use the solvents in their shops, they have to replace the entire upper deck assembly including keyboard, trackpad, battery, and other parts. They will charge you twice what Apple does.
Thanks Allan, Your response was very informative. I reset the SMC, but that did not resolve the problem. Next step is to send the unit to Apple for a battery replacement. (Maybe a new macBook)Thanks again for the great response. Very helpful.
battery dies at 50%