Late 2013 battery replacement include top case?

[pendragon1984]

I have a late 2013 rMBP. The battery health is at 90%. So, I don't REALLY need to replace the battery.

However, my sweat has eaten away at the top case (I have acid sweat apparently!). It is just cosmetic, but if I could get 10% battery back and a new top case for 200 bucks, I'd probably do it.

Can anyone confirm whether or not the battery placement includes the entire top case being replaced?

Thanks!

 

[Freyqq]

I think it does, as it is glued onto the top-case.

 

[JTToft]

If you do it via Apple, it does.

 

[campyguy]

Another option, one that we use from time to time:
http://www.colorware.com/p-696-macbook-pro-15-inch-skin.aspx - there's 13-inch options, but all we use in my company are 15-inch units.

Way more options, much cooler looking end result. Oh, and s***tons cheaper...

 

[Tarek]

That is why I decided to purchase a palm guard by Moshi when I bought my latest MBP because it makes a huge difference. If it's purely cosmetic, maybe you should consider installing a palm guard until your battery truly needs replacement, then you can do both together.