How often do you guys change your MBP's battery?

[Bankaimadness]

Do you bother changing the battery or do you just replace your MBP outright?

 

[jbachandouris]

I let Apple change the battery on one of my MBP's (I paid). I later sold it after buying the rMBP I now have.

 

[Bankaimadness]

I let Apple change the battery on one of my MBP's (I paid). I later sold it after buying the rMBP I now have.

How much does Apple charge for a battery replacement?

 

[jbachandouris]

How much does Apple charge for a battery replacement?

This was a few years back and it was a 2010 cMBP which is super easy to change: $125

The newer one are more as the battery is glued to the keyboard bottom I believe. So, maybe post which year/model you want to consider changing and then others can comment further.

 

[Bankaimadness]

This was a few years back and it was a 2010 cMBP which is super easy to change: $125

The newer one are more as the battery is glued to the keyboard bottom I believe. So, maybe post which year/model you want to consider changing and then others can comment further.

2018 MBP 13

 

[jbachandouris]

13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display

$199

Apple has determined that, in a limited number of 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units, a component may fail causing the built-in battery to expand. This is not a safety issue and Apple will replace eligible batteries, free of charge. Affected units were manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017 and eligibility is determined by the product serial number.

 

[grillface]

Do you bother changing the battery or do you just replace your MBP outright?

It's free when your keyboard begins to act up ha. That means so far I have replaced the battery after one year!
Seriously though, on my 2011 I never replaced the battery even after 7 years, though I did not often use it off power. I think I had about 500-600 cycles after 7 years.

 

[Plett]

$199 for battery service out of warranty through Apple.

I replace my batteries when practicable unless the new shiny thing is really calling my name. On my MBPs I normally try to extend the life as long as I can.