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Q: Is it necessary to send MacBook in to replace battery?

Can I replace the MacBook battery without sending it in for service?

iPad 2, iOS 5

Posted on Dec 3, 2015 11:57 PM

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Q: Is it necessary to send MacBook in to replace battery?

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  • by GhonaZ,Helpful

    GhonaZ GhonaZ Dec 4, 2015 9:24 AM in response to Dernest
    Level 2 (433 points)
    Windows Software
    Dec 4, 2015 9:24 AM in response to Dernest

    That depends on your model: if you have a model with a removable battery than yes. If you have a model with a non removable battery than you can try but the battery is glued into place and you would be better of sending it in for service.

     

    You can look up if and how you can replace your battery on sites like Ifixit.com and OWC (macsales.com).

     

    Hope this helps!

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Dec 4, 2015 4:31 AM in response to Dernest
    Level 9 (52,113 points)
    Mac OS X
    Dec 4, 2015 4:31 AM in response to Dernest

    If the MBP is a retina model, Apple should do it.  If it is a non retina model, you can do it.  You will need a #0 Triwing driver for the battery installation if you have to take off the bottom cover of the MBP.

     

    Ciao.