No, I changed the original battery at a 3rd party repair shop, after it went down.
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Yes, however this time you have an expanded battery. Security will likely see it going through the scanner.
A swollen battery would be seen as a flight risk on a flight and not allowed. It’s a fire risk.
You take that risk by trying to travel with it. If it’s seen as a flight risk you’re not taking it on a flight.
Here’s what the FAA says about damaged batteries:
Damaged or recalled batteries and battery-powered devices, which are likely to create sparks or generate a dangerous evolution of heat must not be carried aboard an aircraft (e.g. carry-on or checked baggage) unless the damaged or recalled battery has been removed, or otherwise made safe. The airline may offer further public guidance on transporting individual recalled products.
So, 51 posts in, you suddenly decide to tell us this somewhat crucial nugget of information, which nullifies ALL the previous well-intended advice given here to take it to an Apple store (even though, to be frank, it was obviously beyond economical repair with a twisted chassis, even before this revelation).
Eff knows what battery is in it, nor why it's basically destroyed your computer.
Quite rightly Apple won't go near it with a ten-foot pole, and nor would I.
But, go you. Troller of the year, my friend.
I'm almost impressed.
PS: your computer is f'ked, as per my original reply in post #2. End of.
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How was I supposed to know that Apple wouldn’t touch it, since the battery was a 3rd party brand!
Also I don’t understand why Apple wouldn’t replace the battery, I was willing to pay for it!
#Major I traveled 40km to go to the Apple store, to find out that they wouldn’t replace it, and that makes me a troll? 😐
Also I don’t understand why Apple wouldn’t replace the battery, I was willing to pay for it!
#Major I traveled 40km to go to the Apple store, to find out that they wouldn’t replace it, and that makes me a troll? 😐
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OK, you are getting a lot of opinions in this thread from people who have never done a MacBook battery replacement. Having already successfully replaced a swollen battery on my 2015 13" MBP (which is a lot more difficult than yours) - this is what I would do:
1. Buy one of these, which is the brand I bought (check it is for the right model MacBook Air):
K KYUER A1496 A1405 A1377 Battery for MacBook Air 13" A1369 Late 2010 Mid 2011 A1466 Mid 2012 2013 Early 2014 2015 2017 MC965LL/A MC966 MD231 MD231 760 MD. 761 MJVE2LL/A MJVG2LL/A EMC 2559 2632 2925
Specification: Spannung: 7.6 V. Capacity: 55Wh/7200mAh. Zertifikat: CE,RoHS,FCC Zustand: 100% Brand New from Hersteller, Grade A-Zelle Compatible part numbers: A1377, A1405, A1496, 020-7379-A, 020-8142-A, 020-8143-A, 020-8145-1, 020-8145-A, 661-5731, 661-6055, 661-6639 , 661. 7474, A1369(EMC 2469...
www.amazon.com
Or if you want to spend more for no real benefit:
A1496 Battery for MacBook Air 13" A1369 + A1466 Late 2010-2017
An aftermarket replacement battery compatible with a MacBook Air 13" laptop.
www.ifixit.com
2. Battery replacement in your MBA is dead simple, it is not even glued in. Only 5 steps! While wearing eye protection, carefully remove the existing battery following this (check this is for the right model):
MacBook Air 13" Early 2015 Battery Replacement
Use this guide to replace a faulty battery in your MacBook Air 13" Early 2015. Note: If there is a thin plastic film on your replacement battery,...
www.ifixit.com
3. See if the deformed case returns to normal after the swollen battery is removed. If so, put in the new battery.
Done.
Good luck.
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Ah ok, that is a lot more difficult than the Air, also batteries are more expensive. The most difficult part is removing the glued-in battery, and there is a high risk of breaking a cable or connector. Placing a battery is easier than removing it.
This would be a project for someone very comfortable with taking apart electronic devices and prepared to accept the risk of permanent damage.