Third parties may also use cheaper parts to reduce cost, meaning they're more likely to break early. If you want to save some money, you could always pay a third-party computer repair company to replace your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro battery for you.
Many repair shops will source and replace your battery, though the exact cost of replacing your MacBook's battery in this way will vary based on who you approach. Going this route forgoes Apple's guarantees, and you may find that the company uses third-party parts in an attempt to save money. These parts aren't necessarily inferior, but it's a risk you take. Check out computer repair repair shops in your area for quotes, then compare them to what Apple offers.
Depending on your MacBook model, your local repair shop may refuse service if the battery is glued in place. Apple's official repair might be your only worthwhile option if you have one of these computers. Benefits: By taking matters into your own hands, you'll save a lot of money—at the cost of your own time and the risk of something going wrong. The cheapest option by far is ordering your own MacBook replacement battery and swapping it yourself.
This means you'll only pay the cost of the parts. In addition to the new battery, you'll need a set of tools to open up your Mac, an anti-static wrist band, and a method of safely disposing your old battery.
Much of the time, you can buy kits that provide everything you need to replace a Mac's battery. These come at roughly half the price Apple will charge you for the service.
One such retailer is iFixit , which also provides guides to everything from simple fixes to complex teardowns. Buying the battery alone should cost even less than this, with cheap third-party options available for a fraction of the price.
We'd recommend only buying from a company you trust. Pick one that has a strong reputation for providing quality parts, as you don't want to spend the time replacing your battery only to have it fail.
If you're not sure what you're doing, the risks of something going wrong are much higher. However, if you're happy to take the risk and follow how-to guides to the letter, you'll learn a lot about the inner workings of your computer.
You might even enjoy the process! Unfortunately, most newer MacBook models have glued-in batteries, making them incredibly difficult to repair yourself. Attempt this at your own risk. If you opt for a DIY MacBook battery replacement, make sure you recycle the spent battery responsibly.
For example, you could use half of your notebook's charge in one day, and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle, not two. In this example, it might take several days to complete a cycle. Batteries have a limited amount of charge cycles before their performance is expected to diminish.
Once the cycle count is reached, a replacement battery is recommended to maintain performance. You can use your battery after it reaches its maximum cycle count, but you might notice a reduction in your battery life. Knowing how many charge cycles your battery has and how many are left can help you determine when a battery replacement is required.
If the battery needs to be replaced, Apple recommends you take or ship your MacBook to an Apple Store or authorized service provider to service or replace your battery. If you're considering this route, determine if your MacBook is still under warranty one year from purchase or an AppleCare protection plan if you purchased one, after which point you can decide whether it makes more sense to replace your MacBook's battery or your MacBook entirely.
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Find out if it's time to replace your MacBook's battery There's a reason why your laptop keeps dying. Look up the number of charge cycles. You can easily check how many battery charge cycles your MacBook has gone through via the System Information app: Click on the Apple logo at the top left of the screen.
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