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    Battery Replacement

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Nemessis, Jul 28, 2016.

  1. Nemessis

    Nemessis Notebook Guru

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    I have an early 2013 retina macbook pro and it may be about time to change the battery. I see apple charges $200. Do they also replace the entire base (keyboard deck, etc)? I have heard conflicting things.

    I have some slight scratches around the ports and if they do replace the bottom body it may be worth paying the $200 as I am OCD about these things. If not may try to replace it myself and save some $$

    thanks
     
    Nemessis, Jul 28, 2016
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  2. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    I don't believe the battery is secured with adhesive on the early 2013, at least iFixit shows it's removable without having to apply heat so I would guess only the battery gets replaced on that model.
     
    Rhodan, Jul 28, 2016
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