I thought I could still use it while it was connected to a power supply.
I’ve got other laptops, but I still want to have a system running MacOS available.
Macbook pro late 2013 price portable#
I don’t actually need this computer to be portable any longer, and I’d like the option to keep using it without a battery. I didn’t replace the battery at this time, but screwed in the backplate, connected the MacBook to a power supply, and turned it on. Once the wire was in place, it was quite easy to cut loose the battery cells by wiggling the wire back and forth. (Actually, I just used some dental floss.) It took some effort to get the dental floss in place between each of the battery cells and the aluminum chassis. Instead, I opted for cutting through the glue with glue-cutting-wire.
I was hesitant to pour any liquid into my Mac. The battery was glued in place.Īfter researching on the web, I learned that the proper solution to get it out required pouring glue dissolver liquid into the battery compartment. Then you can just lift the battery out of its slot. You only need to unscrew a couple of screws inside the laptop, and disconnect the battery cable. I could see the battery right away after unscrewing the backplate. Inform the recycling center that your battery is damaged so they know to handle it with care. Don’t attempt to service it unless you know you can handle the fire-safety, ventilation, and personal protection requirements for defusing a small bomb. Instead of paying the exorbitant service fee, I decided to attempt to remove and replace the battery myself.Ī high-capacity battery can be dangerous especially when it’s swollen or otherwise damaged. The local repair shops wanted to charge almost ¼ the price of a new MacBook Air for the job, and didn’t have access to original batteries. I originally planned to bring my MacBook in for service. Whatever the cause, the swollen battery needed to be removed and replaced. It’s also a seven-year-old battery, and batteries don’t last forever. I’ve got a small collection of old laptops, and it’s the hot ones that suffer from battery issues. My MacBook has had a history of heat-problems and this has probably contributed to its battery death.
It’s no longer safe to use it in this state as the swelling battery can damage sensitive components, and it is more at risk of being punctured and burst into a high-intensity fire. This is caused by a chemical reaction that happens near the end of life for lithium-ion batteries. We take all feedback very seriously.The battery on my seven-year-old MacBook Pro Retina from late 2013 (a.k.a. If you have any thoughts or ideas about this Guarantee or about your experience with us, we invite you to share them with us by sending us an e-mail. We are working very hard to serve you better and listen carefully to your feedback. If you experience a faulty product or an item that has been incorrectly supplied, we promise to rectify the issue as quickly as possible.Įvery Macfixit Australia employee is dedicated to meeting the commitments above and to exceeding your expectations. You can contact us regarding any order/product related issue by call4343 or emailing us via our online Contact Us page We will quickly address any problem you experience. We will answer your questions at your convenience.Ĥ. We will treat you with courtesy and respect.ģ. Simply return all items in good working order and in undamaged original packaging and we’ll refund the cost of the product.Ģ. If you’re not satisfied and wish to return a product for any other reason, you can do so in the first 30 days and get your money back. If your order contains a faulty product or a product incorrectly sent, we will of course take back the product and refund your money or send you a replacement product. This is of course in addition to the standard manufacturer replacement warranties. This means you can test drive the product in the convenience of your home. We will give you a 30-day, money-back guarantee on all our products. The Customer Guarantee lets you know what you can and should expect from Macfixit Australia -and what we’re doing to hold ourselves accountable every day.ġ. Our goal is to provide you with a consistently superior customer experience-whether at the initial purchase, during the shipping of your product and during the course of usage of your product.