As per the latest developments revealed by an internal memo, Apple will be offering to repair the batteries of 15-inch MacBook Pro with retina display which were released in Mid-2012 till Early 2013. Therefore, if you could wait for one month and if your machine is eligible for battery service then Apple will repair it for free.
The employees of the Genius Bar and the Apple Authorized Service Provides have been asked by Apple to provide an absolutely free battery repair service to customers who qualify for battery service. However, the customers would be required to wait until 15th November to avail the free battery service offer.
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A tech magazine recently acquired an internal memo in which it has been stated:
“Apple has offered this option since August 25 due to a continued shortage of the aluminum enclosure that the battery is glued into on the aforementioned MacBook Pro models”
It is significant to state that if someone is unwilling to delay the repair then the standard charges for the battery service are as following:
- $199 in the United States
- £199 in the United Kingdom
- $259 in Canada
- $289 in Australia
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How do I know if my MacBook Pro qualifies?
The latest Apple’s policy is only for specific machines. It does not include 13-inch MacBook Pro, 12-inch MacBook and MacBook Air. Moreover, the free services offer is not valid for the machines without retina displays.
In order to know whether your MacBook Pro qualifies for the battery service, all you need to do is to tap on the Apple logo in the menu bar. Thereafter, click on About This Mac > System Report > Power. If the message appears ‘Service Battery’ in the Health Information Section, then your battery needs servicing.
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Your MacBook Pro will undergo a diagnostic test at the Genius Bar at most Apple stores. Later, Apple will confirm whether your machine’s batter is in need of a battery service.
It is pertinent to note that Apple will offer battery service to consumer grade, failed or swollen batteries.