This could come in handy.
On Tuesday, Apple acknowledged that it had added a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 battery replacement kit to its Self Service Repair Store, the company also introducing a manual to help with the process. Published teardowns have shown that the notebook doesn’t require users to remove the trackpad to remove the battery, but the included tools and manual could definitely help.
For those looking to effect the repair themselves, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 battery replacement process is fairly straightforward. It is done by removing the rear case, discharging the battery, removing the adhesive strips, then placing the new battery assembly inside.
The battery itself retails for $209.25, and users can return their old battery for a $22.50 return credit. That doesn’t include the cost of the various tools required to do the job or the time it will take to do it.
Apple’s service estimation tool says replacing the battery in a 14-inch MacBook Pro costs $249, while an active AppleCare plan knocks that down to zero. Going through an Apple Authorized Service Provider also comes with some guarantees and protections.
If you’ve had a chance to try the battery replacement, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via AppleInsider and selfservicerepair.com
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