2015 Macbook Pro battery replacement

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Davout

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Master Geek

#293363 16-Jan-2022 16:39

Hi,

My mum got a quote for "at least $600, will know more after inspection" with an authorised Apple service provider.

Does anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced battery replacement for an older 2015 MBP in Auckland? And what would that reasonable price range be?

bigshoes

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Wannabe Geek

#2855923 25-Jan-2022 07:28

I paid $250 from one of those cellphone/computer repair shops. Sorry, not in Auckland, so can't recommend anywhere specific.

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ascroft

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#2855936 25-Jan-2022 08:41

I found 73INC good - suspect not cheapest tho……

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dacraka

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#2856034 25-Jan-2022 11:11

I got mine from AliExpress and has been doing great. Yes I know, might not be as safe, but working fine so far - a lot cheaper.

bendud

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#2860749 2-Feb-2022 15:45

Complexity of MBP battery swaps highly variable depending on exact model. Can be ages with hairdryers and solvents or quick and easy.

One of the kids has an MBP which is a nightmare for battery replacements and having looked in to it I would charge someone $600 just to put them off asking (ok, not really but gives an idea of how colossally difficult it can be).

Have a look on iFixit for the specific model before thinking about DIY ;-)

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CYaBro

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#2860765 2-Feb-2022 16:22

Yea the problem with the MBP is the batteries are stuck to the top case.

If you go to an AASP they will quote a full top cover replacement but it wasn't usually too bad as they would get a discount for returning the old top case to Apple.

$600 sounds like it would be the outright price without the return part discount.

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1024kb

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#2860776 2-Feb-2022 16:42

Haven't shopped there myself but Store Batteries are competitively priced. Around $135 for the battery you're after.

harlansmart

414 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2861302 3-Feb-2022 16:20

FWIW:

Sent this Jan 18th to OP, direct link purchase inc/delivery $105.75

Easy as to install this model cell, even for a total noobie.

$105.75 is all you need for a BNIB OEM APPLE cell.

$600 is an error or mis-communication.

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To Davout

18-Jan-2022 23:09

Read

RAY Tech, I bought 2 batteries from them last year, both perfect.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/computers/laptops/batteries/apple/listing/3457427097

soybeans

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Wannabe Geek

#2870654 18-Feb-2022 00:04

$600 is definitely a rip for that kind of repair, even if they had an OEM apple battery. Going with what others have already said, I agree that purchasing a decent quality battery online (maybe around the $100-150 mark) and some cheap-ish tools if you dont have some already and try to replace it yourself. There'll be many videos on it and 100% an ifixit one. If it's your first time doing this kind of thing it might not be a cake walk though.

henrytai

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Master Geek

#2881364 8-Mar-2022 19:38

13" or 15"