I took mine in about 3 weeks ago. Apple Store near Marienplatz Munich. The battery test failed. They told me in store about the two options. Of course I went for the replacement, but couldn't tell me which Macbook I would get. I ended up with a brand new 2017.
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Apple Exchanging Some 2012 and Early 2013 MacBook Pros Needing Battery Service With Newer Models [Updated]
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had no luck with imazing berlin (guertelstr), heading for kudamm
ps: ... after getting soaked in the rain with the bike
I have a 15" mid 2012 Macbook pro with 250 cycles and 89% life left as per coconutbattery. But I dont seem to get 7 hrs off my macbook. It goes off in maybe 4. do you think I can qualify?
Ironic, considering the tax haven Ireland is to Apple!
It took 2 weeks.
I got a call a day later I took mine in. They said it would be a top of the line 2015. Then a few days later they bumped me up to a 2017.
Try getting a PC laptop from 2011 repaired for the GPU issue (it also affected many PC machines with the AMD GPU that affected the Macs) and see how you go.
You won't get any free out of warranty repairs at all.
According to coconutBattery mine is at 69%, 488 cycles and I was offered the replacement rMBP today. I guess these numbers don't say everything. My MacOS dropdown says "Service Battery" and the battery test done in the Apple Store gave a 'red' result for all 3 segments (that showed up on their system test software).
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Downloaded Coconut Battery as you suggested and it says my battery is at 77.5% design capacity. But it also says battery status is Good. I have had the service battery warning in the past. I wonder if this will still qualify.
I chatted with Apple Support last night about the battery and replacement, which they claimed the battery was in stock and would only take 3-5 days if I mailed it in to them. I do not have an Apple Store or authorized repair facility near me. I wonder if the chat support person maybe doesn't really know the batteries are constrained??
They LOST your computer!?
That's scary.
This is what worries me when I consider taking my iMac in for a cleaning (those dust streaks behind the screen which all iMacs get since at least 2009 models). I would really hate for them to lose my computer AND keep me without a computer for a month.
Please keep us posted! I’m well below 60% but I’m figuring China/HK are the most likely to be excluded, might actually be worth a run to Singapore or some place near by and combine a quick vacation!
Mid 2002 retina MacBook Pro here.... Just scheduled an appointment for 11:35 am. Says 'Service Battery' by the power info. coconutBattery says design capacity of 74.7% with 426 cycles. We'll see what happens. I don't really want to replace the battery for $200, but if it gets me a replacement - awesome.
Do they give you the options straight out? Or do I have to pay roulette saying I'll pay to replace the battery - and if there is no stock, they offer a replacement?
Do they give you the options straight out? Or do I have to pay roulette saying I'll pay to replace the battery - and if there is no stock, they offer a replacement?
I have a Mid-2012 15" Retina MacBook Pro, and my "Service Battery" has been showing for a while now, but I've just procrastinated for a while... sounds like a good time to go in and get it checked.
Ironically, my only concern is that if they offered me a replacement MBP, I might not take it since I'd be afraid I'd get the newest MBP with Touch Bar.... love the touch bar, but hate the lack of SD card slot, the exclusive use of USB-C, and I actually LIKE MagSafe charger. I'd actually be hoping for an older model than the 2016 or 2017.
Also, I hate that giant trackpad. Was using a co-worker's 15" Late 2016 MBP with Touch Bar and I kept tripping over that ridiculously large trackpad - very annoying. No idea what the benefit it being so large is, seems stupid unless it were to double as a graphics pad.
Ironically, my only concern is that if they offered me a replacement MBP, I might not take it since I'd be afraid I'd get the newest MBP with Touch Bar.... love the touch bar, but hate the lack of SD card slot, the exclusive use of USB-C, and I actually LIKE MagSafe charger. I'd actually be hoping for an older model than the 2016 or 2017.
Also, I hate that giant trackpad. Was using a co-worker's 15" Late 2016 MBP with Touch Bar and I kept tripping over that ridiculously large trackpad - very annoying. No idea what the benefit it being so large is, seems stupid unless it were to double as a graphics pad.I will be taking my Early 2013 15" MBP in on Wednesday.
602 cycles and have "Service Battery" warning. This was noted by Apple when I took it for service a few months ago and back then they recommended I replace it. I decided not to due to time constraints.
602 cycles and have "Service Battery" warning. This was noted by Apple when I took it for service a few months ago and back then they recommended I replace it. I decided not to due to time constraints.
A new computer popped on my support profile after they offered the replacement. It told me I have a month to buy AppleCare+ for it. Anyone else get that?
Sometimes it's easier to replace something than fix it - I can see the logic there.
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