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Name: NewerTech NuPower 95 Watt-Hour Battery Replacement Kit for 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2012 to Early 2013)
Brand: NewerTech
SKU: NWTBAP15MBR95WK
Price: 87.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (8 reviews)

95W NuPower
Battery Replacement Kit

For 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2012 to Early 2013)

Restore your laptop's battery life

Yes, it's possible! OWC helps put the power in your hands.

Ready to take on the removal and replacement of the OEM battery in your MacBook Pro? This complete DIY battery replacement kit from OWC will help you do just that.

Includes a high-quality, model-specific battery; comprehensive, model-specific video guidance and award-winning OWC customer support; plus all the tools necessary to get the job done. Everything has been tested for usability and reliability, including the adhesive remover needed to release the OEM battery from its secured position.

Professional Installation Highly Recommended

Due to the complex nature of this installation, OWC recommends that this battery replacement be performed by a trained professional. OWC assumes no responsibility for damage that may occur during installation.

Highlights

95 Watt-Hour
Lithium-Ion Technology
Engineered to perfectly complement the fit and finish of your MacBook Pro
Includes all tools required for battery removal and install
RoHS certification - free of lead, mercury, cadmium, PBBs, and PBDE
Designed to meet or exceed factory specifications

SPECS
GALLERY
INSTALL VIDEO
COMPATIBILITY
INCLUDES
RATINGS

Product Specifications:

NewerTech Part Number

BAP15MBR95WK

Apple Equivalent P/N

A1417

Capacity

95 Watt hours

Battery Technology

Lithium-Ion

RoHS Compliance

Certifications

Manufacturer provided specifications for Newer Technology p/n BAP15MBR95W UPC#: 811643016859

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This product is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID

MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina Display 2013)

(February, 2013)

Model ID: MacBookPro10,1

2.4GHz, 2.7GHz, 2.8GHz

Detailed specs

Install Videos

MacBook Pro (15-inch Retina Display 2012)

(June, 2012)

Model ID: MacBookPro10,1

2.3GHz, 2.6GHz, 2.7GHz

Detailed specs

Install Videos

Includes

(1) NewerTech NuPower Battery
(1) Pentalobe P5 screwdriver
(1) Torx T5 screwdriver
(1) Safety glasses
(3) Plastic cards
(1) Plastic syringe
(1) Adhesive remover
(2) Nitrile gloves
(1) Procedure towel
(1) Nylon probe tool
Installation Guide (download only)
Battery Conditioning Tips (download only)

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 4.8 / 5 8 out of 8 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product

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Reviewer: halfast Location: NC Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 This battery new delivered 8 to 9 hours charge March 15, 2020 Mid 2014 Macbook Pro. After installing the battery and performing the recommended battery calibration, the laptop ran for over 8 hours on the first charge. That mimics the original battery performance, looking good so far. Installation of the battery took about an hour. I followed the detailed instructions on this website and had no problems since they are well written. The new battery has a one year warranty. I am very pleased with the NewerTech battery.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech NuPower 71 Watt-Hour Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Late 2013 - 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: Okami Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 18-24 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Great battery. My Macbook works like new! February 16, 2020 I have an old Macbook Pro from 2015. I've used it almost everyday the past 5 years for work, life, and leisure. My battery had become weak and unreliable after years of heavy use, so I decided to replace it.

After watching the instructional video and about 2 hours of work, I had my laptop reassembled with the new battery (I cleaned the fans and replaced my thermal paste too). Now my Macbook Pro runs like new! Not only is the battery life longer, but the CPU runs faster too thanks to the steady voltage from this battery.

I went from 2 hour battery life to 10 hours thanks to this repair kit!

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Reviewer: Sohayda Location: NJ Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Easier than it seems December 16, 2019 Apple refused to cover my swollen battery in my mid-2015 MBP and wanted to charge me $200 which was bad enough, but said it would also take 3 weeks to get it done! I turned to this replacement kit at half the cost and a fraction of the turn around time. After watching the how-to video I thought I made a mistake, but most of the reviews said it wasn't as bad as they anticipated. In addition, I looked up other videos online and the majority suggested not taking out every component like the logic board and speakers. I can understand why MacSales wants to err on the side of caution, but I didn't want to risk damaging something else like my wireless card while taking it out. I also found others suggesting a different method for getting the batteries out which included some kind of thread rather than scraping it out with the included credit cards. I used a pretty thick nylon thread sawing back and forth across the adhesive and it cut right through like butter! As a result of these modifications to the process I was able to turn this repair around in less than an hour and the replacement battery worked perfectly right away. Stats even showed that the replacement battery was manufactured just two months prior to my order! Fresh off the line and adding many years to my laptop. No thanks to Apple!

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Reviewer: rwes Location: NY, NY Age: 35-44 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Laptop feels like new! December 8, 2019 I remember being very excited when I first purchased my 2012 MacBook Pro. Fast forward to today, still very happy with the machine, but an issues had been the battery; had to keep near an outlet most of the time, plugging in after about 45 minutes to an hour of use, at most.

Now with this replacement, I’ve ran it for 5+ hours, outlet free! I’m looking forward to using it more on the go (bus rides, train rides) and not rushing to squeeze in some urgent tasks before the battery dies.

I’ll be holding on to this wonderful machine just a little bit longer! courtesy of this wonderful product.

I would recommend this item to a friend! Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: MacBatteryReplacementDude Location: Midwest, US Age: 25-34 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Exactly As Listed November 5, 2019 The kit was exactly as described. There is no functional difference between the original battery and the replacement if you install it correctly.

The instructional video was clear and easy to follow.

The adhesive remover has enough warnings you'll think you're handling a thermonuclear bomb... it's really not that bad. You'll be fine.

A few caveats you should keep in mind: 1. This repair does *not* take 20 min. Be patient so you don't destroy your computer in the process. 2. You're going to have to remove more than a dozen tiny screws of varying lengths. Make sure you have a strategy to not lose them and also remember which ones go where. There are cheap silicone soldering mats you can buy that are great for keeping track of screw position.

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Reviewer: Pierce131

Rating: 5/5 Experts Only October 19, 2019 Product arrived very well packaged with every part, tool and convenience item needed for a correct install.

I recommend watching the full install video before purchase. That will allow you to plan the full time line and flow of this project.

I categorize this as an Expert Only install because of the multiple complex connectors that must be removed and reinstalled.

The installation video does not show enough disconnect/connect detail for an intermediate installer to be successful.

Possible work around, find independent video on the net showing connection techniques.

In summary, I am once again pleased with this OWC product.

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Reviewer: PhotoNomad0 Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 It was a bit of work, but the surgery was successful September 28, 2019 When I opened my wife's MacBook Pro to upgrade the SSD card, I was concerned to find the battery packs were swollen like balloons - even though the battery health was reported as good. Since this is an early 2015 model and not eligible under Apple's recall, I was considering upgrading batteries myself. Have a friend with same model that tried to do upgrade himself with batteries from another company, and it did not go well. Not only did the battery not take a charge, but trackpad and keyboard did not work. He later ordered a battery from OWC and it worked, but also had to replace trackpad and keyboard (keyboard still doesn't work). So not wanting to have my wife's laptop down for weeks and not wanting to spend more on repairs, I watched the repair videos and took a chance with the OWC batteries. I was very careful with antistatic mat and wrist strap, and it took about 1-1/2 hours to replace - I was very careful to follow the instructions. The most difficult part was reconnecting the trackpad cable after replacing battery since there is not a lot of slack to maneuver the small ribbon cable into a very small connector. But it powered up from battery after it was reassembled, and after calibrating charge cycle it seems to be working fine (for a couple weeks now). I like the thoroughness of the videos, the strong cautions about attempting this yourself, and that you get all the parts you need. You just need a lot of patience to do this on your own, but the cost is small compared to authorized repair. I would strongly recommend using a wrist strap connected to an anti-static mat, otherwise the risk of damage to components in laptop are high.

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Reviewer: GR2324 Location: New York, New York Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Easier than I expected DO NOT pay Apple for this! August 16, 2019 I was scared sweating to change this! But bought this kit, watched the video a few times, laid each screw out on a paper with labels for which one went where etc It was sooooo easy! The worst was the smell of the adhesive - well-ventilated area is not to be skipped when doing this - but it was easier than removing a spaghetti label off a glass jar. Putting the new battery in needed a little adjusting to get it to sit perfectly flat and have the cable fit back over it to lock in place, but if you just do this very carefully and be patient, it's really easy. Sort of like playing Operation. Screw Apple! I have an early 2015 Macbook Pro which SHOULD be a part of the battery recall they did on earlier models since it was the same issue, swollen battery, but they claimed my serial number wasn't valid for the free battery replacement and wanted $300 to do it. A few local repair places wanted a little less, with labor cost alone a minimum of $75 which comes with only a 3-month battery warranty and would take 5-10 days. This one from OWC has a year warranty, shipped and arrived super quick. I did the install, powered it up, was at 20% charge just as is. Did the whole battery calibration, checked the status in my system report as well as a battery health app - and all is perfect! Its actually made my browser speed lightening fast suddenly when it was so slow before! I have no idea how this can be related, could be a coincidence but either way, I am super happy with this battery. My MacBook is now operating better than ever. If you are like me and fear every 5-star product review is done by fake accounts, I am writing this to say I am real and I did this install, with no experience operating on a computer before. I am usually too lazy to write reviews, but this company deserves the 5 stars for the excellent video, service, and quality. Thank you thank you OWC!

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Reviewer: PeterR Location: St Louis MO Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 1/5 Battery lasted 6 months June 21, 2019 PROS: the installation kit provided all the tools you need, and the installation video was clear and reasonably easy to follow (though the overall degree of difficultly for this particular MBP model is definitely up there).

CONS: battery lasted just over 6 months. It worked fine for most of that time, until it suddenly started dropping from 100% to 0% almost immediately, displaying a message in the status bar reading "Condition: Replace Now".

While OWC stands behind their products and is sending a replacement, I'm less than enthused about enduring the replacement process again. It would have only cost ~$60 more to have a local Mac repair shop swap batteries, and I now wish I had gone that route.

Customer Videos:

Response from MacSales.com, Call Center June 21, 2019 I'm very sorry to hear about any issues you were having with your battery. This is definitely not typical of the NewerTech NuPower batteries. I did just send you an email to see if we can get some test results from you as well as help out with the replacement process.

Reviewer: Sonorific Location: Eastern Canada Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 4/5 Solid Replacement June 14, 2019 When the battery in my mid 2015 15" MacBook Pro Retina started to swell, there was no question that a NewerTech battery was going to replace it.

Because I'm in Canada, the package contained a note about international shipping restrictions rather than the adhesive remover that people in the USA will receive. 100% acetone nail polish remover is inexpensive and available anywhere, so not a big deal. Everything else required was included.

The instruction video was easy to follow (could do without that background music though! :-). Disassembling and reassembling the computer isn't difficult, but for someone who has never opened up a computer, it might be a little intimidating. You should always carefully document every disassembly step, and the location of every screw, so there are no mistakes when reassembling. Also pay attention to the cables that can be trapped under the logic board before you start reassembling. The display backlight cable in particular is easy to trap under the logic board.

The replacement battery is slightly lower capacity than the original. I expect to get 90-95% battery run time compared to the original battery when the computer was new.

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Reviewer: Hudman76 Location: Wyoming Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Everything you need and Budget minded June 6, 2019 I needed a new battery for my 13" 2015 macbook pro and this battery and kit were the ticket. Everything you need, great price and great installation instructions. Easy install if you follow the directions. Installed and had it charging in less than an hour. So far all is good and I am a happy camper

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Reviewer: pactheman Location: Cape cod, MA Age: Over 65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Rescue from Apple March 25, 2019 My Late 2013 13 inch Macbook Pro battery was swollen it still charged and lasted like when it was new. I called Apple to request the battery be replaced the price on there website for this model states 199.00 so I called them they sent me a link to pay for it then they would ship a box, well when I clicked on the link it showed a price of 538.00. I called them back they said thats correct I said forget about it. I ordered the kit from macsales it came in a few days watched there video did the service took maybe an hour now my 2000.00 computer that i bought 5 years ago is like brand new. Kit was very well made everything was there tools solvent, thank you.

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Reviewer: sophiesheu Location: Baltimore MD Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User

Rating: 5/5 Easy to follow video instruction and a complete toolkit February 24, 2019 You will get everything you need to replace the battery cells, including the pentalobe screwdriver. I recommend you examine everything in the box, because I didn't see the two screwdrivers at first and wasted a lot of time trying to find them in the hardware store. The left upper corner in the video tells you the type of screwdriver you need for the current task at hand, which I found very convenient. The instructional video is clear to watch, straight to the point, and contains everything you need to follow. I am a heavy mac user but I have never in my life opened up my macbook to upgrade or fix anything. So it was a relief to me to find this website that has an instructional video. I successfully replaced the battery and saved myself a lot of money (Apple told me my macbook is old so they no longer have my battery in stock and ask me to go to Apple certified retailer, and the retailer quoted me $600 for the battery job).

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Reviewer: GlennC Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 4/5 Laptop Life Extender January 29, 2019 Replaced a battery that was failing at a reported 30% charge. The replacement procedure is quite involved, but if you keep very careful track of the screws, and are willing to spend about 2 hours prying up the battery and cleaning up the adhesive left in the case, the replacement is otherwise straightforward.

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Reviewer: kiweed Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Great Instruction Video January 15, 2019 I read the warning regarding the difficulty of this upgrade and ordered the battery with some fear. But I have to say the instruction video is fantastic, so if you go slow and follow it step by step, it's not that hard. It is messy though, when you get to removing the adhesive!

The only extra tip I would give is to use a piece of cardboard (say the box the battery comes in) to push the screws into, grouping them with the components as you remove them.

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Reviewer: notpeter

Rating: 5/5 Looks intimidating, but just required patience December 31, 2018 Straightforward install especially with the included pentalobe and small torx screwdrivers.

You basically unscrew/remove the bottom panel, unscrew another dozen and a half internal screws and then use the included spudger to shimmy the white credit card like piece of plastic between the old battery and the aluminum frame liberating the old adhesive. I didn't use the provided acetone solution (not really a fan of the vapors), just look a little more effort but otherwise straightforward.

Battery recognized by MacOS, works great (see screenshot).

Full PDF instruction manual is linked on the "Includes" tab or available here: https://www.newertech.com/downloads/Manuals/batts/newertechbatterysheet.pdf

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Reviewer: cowdogman Location: Issaquah WA Experience Level: Power User

Rating: 4/5 Satisfied, but... December 3, 2018 Generally very happy with this product (including the very helpful battery replacement video). My one complaint is that the supplied 5 point (pentalobe) screwdriver disintegrated (the points wore off) just as I started buttoning up the computer after the installation of the new battery. Fortunately I was able to find a pentalobe set on Amazon with same-day delivery. Other than that, 5 stars.

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Reviewer: Prestige Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Easier to install than I thought November 17, 2018 My original Macbook battery has been gradually getting worse and worse and I always had trepidation replacing the battery myself. It got to the point I had no choice and had to do something. The kit included everything (and more) that I needed and it was far easier than I expected to unglue the outer cells. The hardest part were the center batteries. The step-by-step guide was perfect aside from one thing. When I removed the original battery, it tugged on this little cable that seemed to have bonded to the battery housing over five years. That was the only part that was unexpected.

Great kit. I am so glad I did it!

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Reviewer: KevinBB Location: Houston, TX Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Hobbiest Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Technical But Good Instruction November 2, 2018 The materials provided and the video guide were excellent. However, this was very involved and took about 3 hours so you need to be confident with your skills to attempt. I'm fairly technically inclined and a professional handyman. I've also installed many parts on my computers. This was a bit nerve racking but the video is really good so I completed it with no problems and my laptop is working great!

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Reviewer: Fabrizio Location: East Awfulgosh MA Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Not as hard as I expected August 11, 2018 The video instructions make it very simple, step-by-step.

It does not take long to do, but the battery calibration procedure will take the machine out of use for quite a few hours. After I had installed and charged the new battery, my wife used the computer until bedtime, following the instructions to turn off all power savers and leave it running. When I checked it next morning, it was still running nearly 9 hrs later!! It did shut off after about 15 min' use, but had to 'rest' in that state 5 hrs for calibration.

As for procedure, no two people think alike; I would have appreciated a more up-front notice to pay attention to different screw lengths, and which went where. The info was presented on re-assembly, but a little after-the-fact for my liking.

Other than that, no worries - it went very smoothly. The adhesive remover worked well; took only a little bit. (Now, where can I use the remainder?)

Best part is I that having fixed the battery, I became my wife's hero... for the moment. ; >)

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Reviewer: Dave419 Location: AZ Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Hobbiest Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 MacbookPro late 2013 replacement battery August 10, 2018 Came exactly as described -came quickly and packed with perfection- with everything necessary to remove the old and install the new (already had the old battery out so I didn't actually need the removal stuff, but it's there if you need). It's been a couple weeks and the battery actually seems to last longer than the original.

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Reviewer: ChKen Location: Maine Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Easier than expected... August 9, 2018 ...the difficulty rating had me a little hesitant to take on this project; but now having done it, I found it quite easy. The only tricky part is removing the glue from the battery, and it was not that hard if you've used solvents before. Kit came complete with everything you need. More solvent than you can use.

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Reviewer: Masqueman Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Excellent battery replacement and video instructions July 26, 2018 This battery replacement is listed as "difficult" but OWC makes it as easy as possible with including all the tools, safety gear and battery. It took me about 30 minutes and I was taking my time. This is an EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED kit.

As usual, the video production showing clear, step-by-step instructions is easy to pause, complete the step and continue. It is paced perfectly.

I will share a story of what a Mac battery for this laptop will cost. I was first told that the whole back part would have to be replaced and was quoted $350-500!!! The local authorized Apple shop would not touch it because o the adhesive and had to adhere to Apple's replace the top rule.

This battery replacement was my only viable choice, or replace the computer for a cheaper macbook.

Concerning the adhesive... my battery barely needed any solvent to remove it. Use as little as possible.

Thanks OWC. I appreciate the thoughtful and well-designed (and supported) upgrades that nobody else is making. You guys rock!

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