If this is your first time, I suggest putting aside 30 minutes. MacBook Pro and Air 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver iFixit Opening Tool Spudger T5 Torx Screwdriver T6 Torx Screwdriver Tweezers Utility Scissors Parts Buy these parts MacBook Pro 13' Retina (Late 2012-Early 2013) Battery 109.99 Buy Step 1 Lower Case Tool used on this step: Magnetic Project Mat 19. I'm familiar with the process so the whole thing took me about five minutes on a kitchen table, with no electrostatic discharge prevention, and just a tablecloth underneath the MacBook. iFixit has detailed repair guides that are easy to follow. The replacement process is quick and easy. Test the battery's fit and alignment carefully before peeling off the film covering the adhesive, and then press each cell firmly into place.
Site sponsor OWC sells one battery replacement kit complete with the needed tools for the Late 2012 and Early 2013 models and another one for the Late 2013, 2014, and 2015 models. The replacement battery included in your iFixit kit comes with adhesive pre-installed. If you are purchasing a battery yourself, be sure to buy one that is compatible with your particular MacBook Pro.
Must read: iPhone, iPad, and Mac buyer's guide: July 2019 edition You can, in fact, replace the battery yourself. You don't even have to take it to an Apple Store for a genius to wave their magic wand over it. Most MacBook or MacBook Pro laptops have batteries that are good for between 300 and 1,000 recharge cycles, depending on the model (Apple has published the specs here).īut you don't have to buy a new MacBook when the battery is worn. To find the board for your model, choose your model from the drop down list below or search.
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