Can I change my MacBook Pro battery my self ?

I'm getting service recomended message Can I change the battery myself?



Posted on Aug 24, 2023 7:13 AM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2023 11:31 AM

Many more recent MacBook Pro models have the battery glued in place. Replacing it is complicated, messy and may require hazardous chemicals. So much so that Apple does not replace the battery in stores, or even in depots. Instead, they replace the battery-keyboard-trackpad-top-plate as an assembly in stores and depots.


The after market batteries you can buy on bay are awful. OWC MacSales has some that are passable.


You are better off with an Apple battery, and they will generally replace it, complete with regular 90 day repair warranty for about US$250.

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Aug 24, 2023 11:31 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Many more recent MacBook Pro models have the battery glued in place. Replacing it is complicated, messy and may require hazardous chemicals. So much so that Apple does not replace the battery in stores, or even in depots. Instead, they replace the battery-keyboard-trackpad-top-plate as an assembly in stores and depots.


The after market batteries you can buy on bay are awful. OWC MacSales has some that are passable.


You are better off with an Apple battery, and they will generally replace it, complete with regular 90 day repair warranty for about US$250.

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