I was handed down a 15" MBP Mid 2014 with a bulging battery. I couldn't find a battery replacement here in the south of France where I'm at. Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction? Thank you.
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15" MBP Mid 2014 Battery Replacement
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Have you considered iFixit? They have some awesome parts and tools just for this.
Unfortunately I'm not from France, so...if you're looking for a local store, I can't help you. But...if iFixit prices seem ok to you, you could order from them, and have it shipped to you. Just make sure you also have all the tools you need to do this job. They also have ready-made kits you can order, so you have everything in one place. If not, you can also use some items you usually find around the house, or you can easily buy from a nearby store.
The operation is not too difficult. I found cleaning up the residue after the removal far more time consuming than the actual battery replacement itself. However, you do need a few things, such as a couple of different size screwdrivers, an old credit card, or something made of flexible plastic, but not too flexible, something you can use to pry out the battery without puncturing it, isopropyl alcohol with a syringe and a slightly bent needle so you can reach underneath each cell, and, most important tool, a lot of patience!
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Unfortunately I'm not from France, so...if you're looking for a local store, I can't help you. But...if iFixit prices seem ok to you, you could order from them, and have it shipped to you. Just make sure you also have all the tools you need to do this job. They also have ready-made kits you can order, so you have everything in one place. If not, you can also use some items you usually find around the house, or you can easily buy from a nearby store.
The operation is not too difficult. I found cleaning up the residue after the removal far more time consuming than the actual battery replacement itself. However, you do need a few things, such as a couple of different size screwdrivers, an old credit card, or something made of flexible plastic, but not too flexible, something you can use to pry out the battery without puncturing it, isopropyl alcohol with a syringe and a slightly bent needle so you can reach underneath each cell, and, most important tool, a lot of patience!
A1494 Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Retina A1398 Late 2013-2014
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Suggest something like this:
Check it is the right one for your model of MBP!
Another tip: dental floss, to saw through the adhesive.
Batterie A1494 pour MacBook Pro 15" Retina A1398 (Fin 2013 Mi 2014) EMC 2876 2674 2881 2745 ME293 MGXA2 PC Portable - Haute Capacité [11,26V/99Wh/8800mAh]
Batterie A1494 pour MacBook Pro 15" Retina A1398 (Fin 2013 Mi 2014) EMC 2876 2674 2881 2745 ME293 MGXA2 PC Portable - Haute Capacité [11,26V/99Wh/8800mAh]
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Check it is the right one for your model of MBP!
Another tip: dental floss, to saw through the adhesive.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2014 EMC2876 (A1389) Battery (6 Cells)
Apple MacBook Pro 15
It's a UK-based company. Not sure whether it has a presence in France so 'Brexit taxes' might be problematic.
I bought the same brand of battery for my 2009 MacBook and I don't regret it. I'd recommend this battery brand (2Power) to anyone wanting to replace a vintage computer's battery.