Battery is swelling

[zoran]

Maybe you bought this laptop used and you didn't know the battery had already been changed. I guess now you do.

No, I changed the original battery at a 3rd party repair shop, after it went down.

 

[hg.wells]

I’ve never been stopped at a flight when accompanied with my MacBook.

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.

 

[zoran]

So what happens to the laptop? Do I loose it, by leaving it there?

 

[hg.wells]

Yep, they would likely dispose of it. It’s not worth traveling with.

 

[zoran]

And what about my data that’s stored in it?
They can’t just dispose it!!!

 

[hg.wells]

And what about my data that’s stored in it?
They can’t just dispose it!!!

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.

 

[MajorFubar]

No, I changed the original battery at a 3rd party repair shop, after it went down.

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.
[unwatches thread]

 

[zoran]

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? 😐

 

[wilberforce]

Its a 13" early 2015 MacBook

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):

A1466 Battery For MacBook Air Battery Replacement 13 inch (A1466 2012 - 2015 and 2017) (A1369 2010-2011) - A1377 A1405 A1496 Universal Battery for 13-Inch Macbook Air [7.6V/55W/7200mAh with Warranty]

A1466 Battery For MacBook Air Battery Replacement 13 inch (A1466 2012 - 2015 and 2017) (A1369 2010-2011) - A1377 A1405 A1496 Universal Battery for 13-Inch Macbook Air [7.6V/55W/7200mAh with Warranty]

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.

 

[zoran]

It’s a 13" early 2015 MacBook Retina but thanks 😉

Is placing a battery as difficult as removing a swollen one?

 

[wilberforce]

It’s a 13" early 2015 MacBook Retina but thanks 😉

Is placing a battery as difficult as removing a swollen one?

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.