How long does an official battery replacement service take?

[ISignedUpToAskThis]

I'm looking at getting my M1 MBA's battery replaced. If I book it in to the Genius Bar at my nearest store, how long would it take to replace/service? Is it one of those where I can drop it off and pick it up a couple of hours later or am I looking at longer? I'm out of warranty (if that matters, probably not aside from cost).

Thanks

 

[bob_zz123]

They have to replace the entire top case of the computer as the battery is sealed into it, so it does take a while, also depends how busy the store is and also if they have to ship it to the repair centre rather than repair in-store. I'd budget a few days - perhaps up to a week, very very unlikely with these models to get it back the same day.

 

[polee]

I had one that was replaced within the day, and the other in three working days. It depends on the busyness of the store.

 

[Longplays]

Call in ahead and ask the Genius Bar or the Apple Service Center. It varies wildly.