Is my money better spent replacing the battery of a 2019 13" MBP (i7 and 512GB) for $250? Or should I trade it into the Apple Store for $620 and add a few hundred to upgrade to an M1 MBA or M2 MBA? Besides the battery, the MBP still works fantastic (only need it for email, browsing the web, and Netflix).
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Upgrade maxed out 2019 13" (512GB) MBP to M1/M2? Battery is dead
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I would suggest this. You could look at Apple refurbished store for a MacBook Air M1. The upgrade would cost you less than 250 as those could be fetched for $849.
chrfr
macrumors G5
If they’ll pay you $620 right now, with a battery that needs replacement, I’d take it. If something new is released at WWDC, the trade in values will likely drop so if you can do without a computer for a while, trade the old one now and wait a month to see what the new options are in June.
Do this first, see if you have any keyboard issues and if your sale date is within four years, try to get a new top case which includes battery!
Burnincoco
macrumors regular
Amazing idea, my MBP qualifies for the program. I have an appointment set for this week, thanks!
OP here, getting my MBP repaired for free through the sticky keyboard program. Can't believe the total is normally $600 ($480 for parts and $120 for labor)!
I guess I'll hang onto this for a few more years and getting a MacBook Air M4 later on down the road.
I guess I'll hang onto this for a few more years and getting a MacBook Air M4 later on down the road.
Fishrrman
macrumors Nehalem
Congratulations on the free repair.
This is one instance where I'd recommend keeping a butterfly-keyboard MBP for a year or two more (or as long as it lasts).
This is one instance where I'd recommend keeping a butterfly-keyboard MBP for a year or two more (or as long as it lasts).