Has the battery on your 13-inch non Touch Bar MacBook Pro expanded? Read on for how to check if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a free battery replacement.
Apple has a service program to replace the battery free of charge on certain 2016 and 2017 13-inch non Touch Bar MacBook Pro models. Affected notebooks will experience an expanded battery, but Apple says the failure doesn’t create a safety risk.
If you’ve already paid for a battery replacement on an affected and eligible MacBook Pro, it’s possible to get a refund by contacting Apple Support.
How to check if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a free battery replacement
- Double check the model or your 13-inch MacBook Pro ( → About this Mac)
- Confirm it is a 2016 or 2017 non Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro
- Enter the serial number from the About this Mac page into Apple’s eligibility checker here
- If your MacBook is eligible, get in touch with Apple Support
More information on Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement program:
For more help getting the most out of your Apple devices, check out our how to guide as well as the following articles:
Additional Information
This worldwide Apple program doesn’t extend the standard warranty coverage of the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
The program covers affected MacBook Pro models for 5 years after the first retail sale of the unit.
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