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'Not User Serviceable', yeah right!

by groufskyd

My Problem

My MacBook Pro flashed up a 'Service Battery' warning. A check a my local Apple Reseller, (no official stores here), came up with a huge fee to get it done. US$90+ in labour costs, + battery + other; total cost US$290. Crazy.

Enter iFixit, US$150 incl shipping half way around the globe. 2minutes to swap it out. Done.

Lucky I did too, the old battery was out of shape - a fire hazard for sure.

My Fix

Super super easy. Literally 2 mins.

My Advice

Don't pay Apple ; do it yourself. Why would you not?