I somehow got to 300+ cycles since purchasing my M5 14" Pro in January and battery life seems significantly lower now. I want to get the battery replaced by Apple and willing to pay the $299 to get it done. I just don't want to waste my time to go to the store and get a lecture that they won't do it, even if Im paying for the service. Has anyone else gotten a replacement yet?
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Anyone get a battery replacement on their M5 yet?
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Visit the Apple store in person and ask a manager, get name, point blank, got a 300 cycles battery, I want to pay you for an out-of-warranty battery replacement, problem?
The manager will start telling you blah-blah-blah.
Yes I understand but am OCD and I don't mind paying you for the service, what will it be?
Macbook batteries are easier to replace than GLUED iPhones', they may just do it for you.
The manager will start telling you blah-blah-blah.
Yes I understand but am OCD and I don't mind paying you for the service, what will it be?
Macbook batteries are easier to replace than GLUED iPhones', they may just do it for you.
FreakinEurekan
macrumors G3
...Somewhat correct, but still incorrect.
Look at the latest MBP's teardown score...
...To the latest iPhone Teardowns.
In conclusion, the reason to why iPhones are easier to replace the battery is because of the extremely easy and simple adhesive removal procedure. Although it doesn't actually remove the adhesive, it unsticks it.
MBP's battery removal procedure...
...Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro's battery removal procedure.
We are talking about replacing the battery right, not a complete tear down? Don't tell me one has to remove the Mobo in order to get to the battery.
True enough if the MB is too new for them to have the battery on stock.
What's your Battery Condition/Maximum Capacity under Battery Health?
Piggybacking on kitKAC — the Battery Health string matters more than the cycle count. If it reads Normal with capacity above ~80%, most stores won't touch it under warranty even with 300 cycles, but the out-of-warranty $299 service has always been available in my experience. One heads-up though: on the recent MBPs the "battery replacement" is functionally a top-case swap because the cells are bonded to the palmrest/keyboard assembly, so they typically have to order the part and it's a day-or-two turnaround, not walk-in same-day. Call ahead and confirm they have your model's assembly in stock so you're not making two trips.
dmccloud
macrumors 68040
Unless the battery health has significantly decreased since January (i.e. 79% or lower), replacing the battery would have minimal impact on your battery life. I would check for system and/or software settings that could be affecting battery life before going through the hassle of replacing a battery that is most likely operating fine.
There are numerous reasons you could be seeing reduced battery life - background apps, AI/LLMs running on the device, screen brightness set to or near 100%, battery settings, connecting to an external monitor when not connected to an AC adapter, etc.
MisterAndrew
macrumors 68030
You'd have to be doing something really weird for the battery health to decline this fast to warrant a replacement. The original battery in my 2012 15" Unibody MBP lasted for 14 years with over 90% capacity.
I presume that you left that MBP on the charger 95% of the time? My 2012 13" Unibody MBP looks to be the original, and still has 85%+ capacity, while staying on the charger.