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mamasidd Author

Level 1

9 points

Replace MacBook Pro battery

The battery is running at 87% and runs out within 30 minutes. "Service recommended" is listed. Do I need to replace it? If so, how and with what? I can't see any way to access the interior.

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Aug 29, 2023 11:23 AM

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ku4hx

Level 7

23,958 points

Aug 29, 2023 11:42 AM in response to mamasidd

Apple recommends the battery be replaced when the remaining capacity get to 80%.

Regardless, if your "fully charged" battery last no more than 30 minutes, your battery is exhausted; the various chemicals have been depleted.

Non Apple batteries are substandard; have Apple replace it.

Aug 29, 2023 11:37 AM in response to mamasidd

Hope this helps. If you see Service Recommended on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro - Apple Support

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Replace MacBook Pro battery