Note: There are different battery kits for different MacBook models, so it's important to choose the right kit for your device. These kits are cheaper, and the tools you get are not to the same standard as from iFixit, but if you're trying to fix your laptop on a budget, this is an option. You can also buy replacement batteries on Amazon. The kit costs $89.99, and is an excellent value and you're guaranteed good quality parts and support of things go wrong.

The MacBook going under the knife for this article was a mid-2012 13-inch A1278 MacBook Pro that has nearly 2,000 recharge cycles on the battery, which is well over the rated 1,000 which Apple considers as its limit.įor the job I got a complete battery replacement 'Fix Kit' from iFixit. CloseĪlso: How to record calls on your iPhone Replacing the battery in your MacBook or MacBook Pro Materials needed: If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards.

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