Replacing the battery in your MacBook Pro 13" A1708 (2016-2017)
A MacBook battery lasts a long time, but not forever. Apple rates it for about a thousand charge cycles; after that it holds noticeably less charge. You notice it when your MacBook needs the charger by mid-afternoon, shuts down while it still seems to have some percent left, or suddenly slows down on battery.
This Intel MacBook Pro is now old enough that nearly every one has used up its battery. A new battery is often the cheapest way to keep it going for years, especially if you mostly use it for email, browsing and writing.
How to check your battery
- Open System Settings → Battery and look at the battery condition. If it says "Service recommended", it is time.
- You find the cycle count under System Information → Power.
- Is the trackpad bulging, does the lid no longer close flat, or does the machine rock on the table? Then the battery has swollen. Stop charging and bring it in: a swollen battery presses on the parts around it.
Cost and turnaround
Replacing the battery in the MacBook Pro 13" A1708 (2016-2017) costs €175 and takes ± 45 minutes. The battery is held in with strong adhesive, so we lift it out carefully without touching the parts around it. The new battery comes with a lifetime warranty. You can visit us at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam, or send your MacBook by post.