Warranty : Warranty 6 month By Lappie Care. Maybe when it finally takes a powder, I'll have the nerve to try this fix. Replacement for Part Number :BATTERY FOR APPLE A1382 A1286. I've got a late 2012 MacBook Pro that I could tinker with, but the battery is actually still in stellar condition. Laptops are the most difficult to DIY repair of all the Apple devices. iFixit recommends that, if you're not an experienced gadget tinkerer, you should get a friend who is to help you. The question is whether you're willing to replace the battery yourself, even if you have a special kit and step-by-step instructions, complete with pictures. An OEM battery on the resell market will cost you about $60.Įven at the highest cost of $109, you're still getting a bargain considering Apple charges at least $199 to replace a MacBook Pro battery out of warranty. (Unibody MacBook Pro Systems) Replacing the battery in the 'Mid-2009,' 'Mid-2010,' 'Early 2011,' 'Late 2011,' and non-Retina Display 'Mid-2012' MacBook Pro models is more complicated and the batteries are not designed to be replaced by end users and Apple does not support end user replacement either. However, I recently followed the instructions on Apple page for 'Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)'.Follow them exactly- suggested rest times after charge, 5 hour wait time while discharged, etc. The fact that these kits come with an Apple original OEM battery make them a steal. I have always had perceived battery issues with my MacBook Pro 15 (mid-2010) compared to the advertised life. The MacBook Pro with Retina battery replacement kits start at $79.99 for the older version, the mid 2012-early 2013 models, and cost as much as $109.99 for the 2015 15-inch model. It's a dangerous task and that glue is solid. Comments from a variety of the iFixit guides refer to DIYers who've punctured holes in their batteries, had sparks fly, or smoke plumes. The battery that is glued to the frame of the MacBook Pro with Retina display is the most difficult thing to remove in the replacement process.