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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: Reciprocity Location: Texas Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 4/5 Great Kit - Not as Bad as you think to do September 14, 2020 Overall this kit was great and a perfect solution to waiting fo one of the Apple authorized repair centers to call me back. They need to look into that. I would give the kit 5 stars but it does have one issue. The adhesive backing needs to be across the entire battery face. My battery has some definite "play" on the ends and I can hear it wobble in the case. If there is a way to correct this please let me know. Other than that the kit is worth the $.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech NuPower 95 Watt-Hour Battery Replacement Kit for 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Late 2013 - Mid 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: JayBook Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Battery works great and MacBook is back up to speed September 12, 2020 The battery arrived well packed and is working great. Like all battery installs for this model of MacBook Pro it isn't a simple project, but going slowly and carefully it worked fine.

My MacBook is back up to its good old self and I hope for a few more years of use now.

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

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Reviewer: GuitarLute Location: Chandler, AZ Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 4/5 Quite a project, but it works! September 7, 2020 Well, I am 71, a twice-retired engineer, and worked on a lot of electronics in the past, but none with the degree of miniaturization found in a Mac. I was a bit worried about tackling the project, but more worried about getting Covid if I went to the Mall and into the Apple store, so I dove in. The on-line instructions are quite good, with a few caveats: EVERY single screw inside the machine was a 6 point torx, not 5 point as the instructions said over and over. No biggie; I was delighted that the torx drivers were slightly magnetic for holding the screws. There are ZERO extra screws supplied in case you drop one-so don't! The big deficiency for me was that the instructions did not include any high magnification images of the ZIF connectors. They are ultra-small, and if handled roughly could break, and the whole project would have to be turned over to Apple for salvage. I ended up examining each one with a 10X Hastings Triplett so that I could understand what little part was getting moved. It also helped to have a good set of tweezers on hand. It would have also helped to have a high magnification image of each connector to see what they looked like after assembly. Often, I kept pushing on a cable even after it was in all the way because I thought it might not be in all the way. I should also note that the screw holes on the new battery were a millimeter off, which made installation of the battery a bit difficult, but I got it in. Well, when all is said and done, everything worked perfectly, and the computer is blazingly faster than it was with the old battery. I don't know if this is due to better power, or just scraping all the connectors to get clean contact, but wow, it blazes. The battery check functions shows 'Good' whereas before it said 'Service Battery'. Just hope it lasts another 5 years, but I will probably just get a new MacBook Pro by then.

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Reviewer: MrFixmacs Location: Rochester, NY Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Battery went in smoothly August 21, 2020 The battery replacement went very smoothly. With the video provided and the tools it was no problem to replace the battery. It has now been working fine for a month. My Mac Book Pro case is now flat and sits nicely on a table. Really happy as usual with OWC products.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech 72W NuPower Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina (Late 2013 to Early 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: makeitwrite Location: NJ Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Easier then I imagined... August 18, 2020 Purchased this battery to replace an original that had swollen in my late 2013 15" Retina MacBook Pro. Arrived quickly, instructions perfect and I was back up and running in under a few hours.The additional instructions about battery calibration well worth doing. Liked that everything I needed including tools were included with the kit. Would definitely recommend!

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Reviewer: RichW56 Age: 18-24 Experience Level: Gamer Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Great customer service August 4, 2020 The first battery I ordered was delivered within a week and after installation. I found that the battery was faulty as it was draining a fully charged battery within hour. Disappointed and frustrated, I called customer service and was surprise on how fast I was able to work with support representative (Derek J) to resolve the issue.

They sent me a new replacement battery free of charge that I received 3 days later and i didnt even need to return the faulty battery. Great no hassle customer service and will definitely order more replacement parts here if i ever need to for my mac laptop.

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

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Reviewer: Humber Location: Miami Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 very satisfied July 30, 2020 I am very happy for the purchase very good quality.

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Reviewer: Jimba Location: Northern Idaho Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Excellent Replacement Battery 15" Macbook Pro July 8, 2020 My trackpad was very difficult to push (to click) on my late 2013 Macbook Pro. A quick web search told me the batteries were swelling and putting pressure on the underside of the trackpad. Bought this kit and couldn't be happier. Took only about a half hour to do using the alternate method I found in a youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfHHIERH2J0

I also referenced the video here on owc's website for the first steps and for calibrating the battery afterward. The only suggestion I might add would be to try using dental floss instead of the thicker cord. I reckon you could take them out with almost no acetone that way. You'll see what I mean when you see the video. Also, wear some mechanic's gloves or something a bit tougher than the latex ones. I rubbed the skin off a couple of spots on my finger with the cord. Lastly, place the battery pack high up to line up the screw holes in the connecting harness and practice placing it before removing the stickers from the back of the new battery pack. There is some leeway on that connector so if it's close you'll be fine. Anyhow, great product. Trackpad works great now and the computer sits flat again. Thanks OWC!!!

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Reviewer: TechMadeEasy Location: Durango, CO Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Complete Battery Replacement Kit Makes it Easy! July 5, 2020 The replacement battery for my Mac was easy to identify, shipping was prompt, and I am once again very satisfied with OWC's performance. Further, as an IT professional, I was able to carefully follow the directions from their available instructional video and safely replace the battery using the tools provided. There is no better place to shop for Mac support products!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech 72W NuPower Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina (Late 2013 to Early 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: rktheac

Rating: 5/5 Scary process, but worth it July 5, 2020 My Late 2013 15" MacBook Pro battery swelled and the trackpad didn't work properly. After reading and watching countless YouTube videos, I decided the take the plunge and replace the battery, accepting the risk of messing it up and bricking the laptop.

It's definitely not for the faint of heart especially if this is your first time. I watched OWC's video several times before the battery arrived to help me familiarize the process.

Of course, the MacBook Pro in the video is slightly different than mine, but I managed to figure it out. The battery was indeed swollen, but luckily the disassembly process was fairly straightforward. I didn't have to use the adhesive solution in the kit as I used the plastic cards to slowly and carefully removed the battery.

I also took the opportunity to thoroughly clean the dusty interior as well as replace the stock SSD which I also purchased from OWC. This was very easy to do.

During reassembly, I managed to mess up a couple of steps. One was the keyboard light cable that I didn't check and was buried beneath the logic board when I put it back in. I had to loosen some of the screws and used a spudger to fish it out.

The other was the cable that connected the logic board and the right side (USB, card reader). I installed it backwards and the machine refused to turn on. Once I recognized the mistake and fixed it, the machine tuned on without a fuss.

I didn't realize the swollen battery actually blocked the air intake vents. My machine constantly ran hot with the fan running full blast before, and now it's nearly whisper quiet--it's like a brand new laptop!

One thing I didn't do was to remove the adhesive on the new battery. I figured if I need to replace this battery, it would be simpler to remove.

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Reviewer: LongtimeMacfan Location: Wisconsin Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months

Rating: 5/5 Patience required, worth it July 4, 2020 As usual, the installation video was spot on. Every thing needed is provided but for a little patience in watching the video BEFORE attempting install. Worth your time considering the cost of professional install. That done, it's easy if you really have at least the entire hour they suggest, and that's not including drying time. The battery works great with restoration sustained usable time between charges. Wish I would have replaced it sooner and do not recommend waiting until laptop signals need for change. By then I was down to running it plugged in most of the time.

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: BenicusMaximus Location: Provo, UT Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Great Kit for replacing a battery July 4, 2020 I feel like I have a brand new computer. This was such an easy kit to use.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech 72W NuPower Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina (Late 2013 to Early 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: nlaw Location: Twin Cities, MN Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 3-4 months

Rating: 5/5 Tricky, but saved a lot! July 3, 2020 It's a battery. It's new. It works. Installation in MacBook Pro is somewhat tricky, but I got it done. ¡Be careful!!! Tools included, but I used some I already owned. This is 2nd battery I've replaced in 2012 computer.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech NuPower 74 Watt-Hour Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (2012 - Early 2013). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: GrampZeke Location: CA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Hobbiest Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 Great Option to replace you Mac Book Battery July 3, 2020 We started getting a system warning that our battery was having issues. The number of cycles was pretty high and the battery life was getting very short. I have had excellent results with OWC and did not hesitate to get the battery replacement here. (I mean, why risk getting substandard batteries to save a few bucks?) The kit was very complete and the instructions were thorough. I took my time, which is always a good strategy. I cleaned everything as I went along and vacuumed out the crumbs and hairs, cleaned out the fan blades, etc. I really have no helpful hints that were not already covered in the online instructions. The results are great. The computer is back to its longlasting self and everyone is happy! Once again, there are a ton of choices out there for battery replacements, but I did not want to take a risk (other than depending on my ability to do the job!)

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Reviewer: GrantL Location: Greer, SC Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 5/5 A challenging upgrade, but a satisfying experience July 3, 2020 Although it's showing its age in a few respects, my 2013 MBP is still a fantastic machine. So when the battery gave out, I thought I'd try the repair myself with a kit from MacSales.

There was one small (but significant) problem: the MacSales how-to video I was told to follow, while fantastic in most every other respect, did not match what I saw when I opened up my MBP. A few calls/emails with the support staff didn't really help. The folks were helpful and polite, but response times were slow, and eventually it was up to me to figure out which video I needed to follow. Even after the fact MacSales support was mystified that my unit's serial number didn't match what they thought it should match. Since I am the first and only owner of my MBP, I think it's safe to say that a bit more careful research might be required to match machines' serial numbers with the appropriate video instructions.

BUT I'd do it all over again. The replacement battery and kit were of excellent quality, and my machine is humming along again pretty much like it just came out of its box on Day 1. I'm very pleased with the quality and value of the product and very proud of having performed the repair myself.

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Reviewer: JimH323 Location: Elgin, IL Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Worked well and Videos were great June 20, 2020 The whole kit was great. FYI the safety glasses don't fit over prescription glasses. Video made the whole process straight forward and achievable.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech 72W NuPower Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina (Late 2013 to Early 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: autigers1970 Location: Alabama Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 OWC does it the best June 1, 2020 My 2013 MBP has new life thanks to this battery and the excellent instructions and tools that came with it. To be honest, they rate this repair "difficult" and recommend a professional do it, but I'd rate it more "moderate." OWC's video walked me through it and other than the middle two cells needing a little more work to get the adhesive loose, everything went according to plan. Now my MBP has great battery life again and I swear it's working faster/better (probably due to errors caused by a failing battery before). And their price was the best I found, at least not counting sketchy sellers on Amazon with who-knows-what kind of quality of battery they were selling.

Can't recommend it highly enough.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech 72W NuPower Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina (Late 2013 to Early 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: Bobmco Location: Denver, CO Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Macbook Pro battery install worked perfectly (almost) May 27, 2020 The video was very helpful. It matched my Macbook Pro. Instructions were excellent. The only problems I had were during assembly. The main board covered a couple of the short cables which required some back tracking. The instructions in the video mentioned this. I was just a little too enthusiastic at this stage of the install and didn't pay attention. Totally my fault and no harm done. The battery design is excellent. I'm not sure why Apple decided to use such a painful battery design. I've replaced batteries in non-Apple laptops and it was a breeze. Clearly, Apple wanted us to buy a new laptop or pay 4X to have Apple replace the battery.

Thanks to OWC for providing this needed part and procedure!

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Reviewer: Johna54 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months

Rating: 3/5 Mediocre Battery Performance May 6, 2020 I consider myself to be moderately tech savvy. I once worked for Apple and I've always been pretty adept when working with computers. Recently the battery on my Macbook Pro Early 2015 Retina began to hold a charge for approximately one hour. I decided to take it upon myself to replace my battery, especially since Apple stores are closed during COVID-19. It took some time, but after a couple hours, I successfully replaced the battery. Unfortunately, after a few days, my trackpad and keyboard stopped working. I reinserted the ribbon that connects this hardware, but it did not fix the problem. Ended up buying a new ribbon, and it still has not fixed my trackpad/keyboard. I was extremely careful and followed all of the instructions for replacing the battery, so I have no idea why my keyboard and trackpad gave out. Not only this, but the battery, while it works and holds a longer charge than the one previous, does not hold anything close to the original performing battery life. It holds somewhere close to 2.5 hours while running various applications, next to the original 9+ hours.. Ultimately I am disappointed in this purchase but the battery is not necessarily bad--just a word of caution when deciding to manually replace your battery without professional assistance, even for those who are savvy with these kinds of things.

This review is from NewerTech 72W NuPower Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina (Late 2013 to Early 2015). Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: WSUGUY Location: Washington State Age: 18-24 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Excellent Replacement April 14, 2020 My MacBook Pro battery has been showing signs of reduced capacity for years, but I could never find the time to send it in to Apple AND pay about $230 to get it replaced. This replacement kit allowed me to replace the battery in about an hour for a quarter of the cost.

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Reviewer: ChrisG Location: Dallas TX Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 1/5 New Battery for Macbook Pro April 4, 2020 I received the battery in a few days by selecting fedex ground shipping. I had a local pro 3rd party swap the batteries. I noticed that a battery calibration needed to be performed per this manufacturer’s website. For the next week I performed battery calibration as instructed. The battery drains from 100% down to 7% in less than 30 minutes. I contacted support via Chat and was told to take the MacBook Pro apart and try one last thing. That didn’t work so the following morning I contacted support again and was told that I needed to send the battery back so that they could test it to verify the battery was bad. I was told a new replacement battery couldn’t be sent because they had none. I apparently purchased the only remaining battery. Lucky me. I was told that the refund could take 30 days or more and they’d send me a replacement, if I wanted, whenever they have one. I decided that this product and service was not acceptable and I asked for a refund. I must purchase a new replacement battery elsewhere, have the pro 3rd party swap the batteries so I could send the bad one back and wait at least a month to get a refund. Since I paid via PayPal with guarantee protection, I’m contacting PayPal to reverse the transaction so that I’ll be able to pay the 3rd party for their battery. I’m not waiting for a refund at their convenience. This is in the first 2 weeks of the coronavirus lock down but OWC doesn’t care what I need or that their Chinese batteries are garbage. I will never shop OWC again!

This review is from (*) NewerTech NuPower 71 Watt-Hour Battery Replacement Kit for 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Late 2013 - 2015). Customer Videos:

Reviewer: MacUser2020 Age: 18-24 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month

Rating: 5/5 Easy, straightforward March 31, 2020 I was hesitant before buying a battery for my 2015 MacBook Pro. I have no IT experience and know there are risks involved when replacing computer parts. MacSales gave simplistic and easy directions with their YouTube video. The package came with all the safety equipment and tools needed. I was able to change my battery in 30mins with no issues. The price is also very fair.

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Reviewer: HMac Location: Florida Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 5-6 months

Rating: 5/5 Great Instructions - one (or two) cautions on install March 28, 2020 I waited a while after buying the product to do the install. I watched the video twice before starting. When I did the install, I carefully kept all the screws and parts together - tip place some double sided tape on 3x5 cards and label the assembly (e.g. SD Card). I also drew a small diagram on the card showing the location of the screws on the card/part and then put the tape over them and put the screw on the diagram! This all worked great and all the parts came off as advertised. CAUTION: When I went to loosen the battery all went well until I got to the center two cells. The video does not warn you that right under the two cells is a square plate that covers the back of the track pad. The adhesive remover will also get under it and loosen that plate! So when I took the batters out - what actually came out was the protective plate. I quickly got it off the battery, was able to reinstall it and then completed the reassembly. So be very very careful around that plate and the center two cells. I accidentally trapped two different small ribbon connectors under the Mother board (2 more disassemblies!) before I got it all right. Fired it up and it worked! I did have to adjust the tension screw on the trackpad - I had incorrectly thought it was part of the assembly holding the plate in place - it is not - if the plate comes off LEAVE THE SCREW ALONE!!! But alls well that ends well - I have a healthy battery that hold charge for over 5 hours of use now - great product - great value - assembly challenging but not REAL hard! Final tip - if you have some reading glasses or watch repair jeweler glasses - that will really help when you have to reconnect the antenna connections to the wireless card - they are really really small! I would HIGHLY recommend this product and self install if you are at all savvy about using tools!

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

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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.

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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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