I expect High Sierra will run on the mid-2012. I do expect support for latest MacOS will stop shortly after that though. So be it. The last 2 or 3 releases have all been small refinements so even if I go 2 or 3 years with no OS updates, I don't think it'll be a show stopper for me. The machine will continue to run fine.
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Mid-2012 MBP Retina - obsolete?
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So did they just phone you after leaving it in and say it'll take too long and immediately offered the refurb? Or did they first say come back later when the parts are available ?
What about it?
Apple has already announced that if a Mac runs Sierra it'll run High Sierra.
Here's the hardware list for Sierra, direct from Apple's site:
As the 2010 is still listed, I expect support for a 2012 MBP to continue for another couple years.
Is the top case specific to 2012 rMBPs or would a 2013 fall into the same category? Was there a top case redesign after 2012, excluding the 2016-2017 models?
I finally use my 2012 rMBP today after few months of not using it and wanted to check battery status...It says battery is healthy with only 22 cycles. 8217 mAn Battery capacity (97%) Is that good for aging 2012 rMBP?
I would guess it is the same as the 2012 to 2015 look identical but you would need to confirm.
Thank you Psynnoft
I should use this more often but I always use my 12.9 iPP all the times. 
The top case differs from year to year
Pretty sure the top case differs from year to year. For instance in 2015 they added the Force Trackpad.
Pretty sure the top case differs from year to year. For instance in 2015 they added the Force Trackpad.
I took mine in today, they offered me two options: send it in and pay the $300 for the repair, or keep it and wait until mid-September, and they'll do the battery (and top case) replacement for free. I opted for the second, but I wonder if I should've gambled and seen if they would have refurbished mine...
Sounds like OP got offered a new laptop.
I also had 2012 rMBP replaced with a new laptop.
I have a mid 2012 RMBP, battery is at 86% at 600 cycles. Would that suffice?
Sounds like OP got offered a new laptop.
I also had 2012 rMBP replaced with a new laptop.
Will update as soon as I know for certain what the outcome is. Maybe Monday/Tuesday.
