Apple to replace battery of these MacBook
laptops for free
November Some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros are influenced.
Mac has launched a new, free battery swap program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros that will not charge past one percent. The issue influences "an exceptionally modest number of clients," as indicated by Apple.
In the event that your battery is influenced, you'll see a "Administration Recommended" message while checking the battery wellbeing status. "In the event that the status shows that your battery is Normal, your battery isn't influenced by this issue," Apple says.
To kick the battery substitution off, contact Apple uphold. The organization will look at your Mac preceding adjusting it to "confirm that it is qualified for the free battery substitution," Apple says.
Prior on Tuesday, Apple delivered macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, which is additionally proposed to help fix accusing issues of exactly 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros. Macintosh prescribes refreshing your PC to that or the macOS Catalina 10.15.7 supplemental update.
How will users know if their laptop's battery is affected
The Battery health status will indicate "Service Recommended". If the status indicates that your battery is Normal, your battery is not affected by the issue.
How to check my battery health
To determine if your battery needs service, check the battery health:
- In macOS Big Sur, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Battery, select Battery in the sidebar, then click Battery Health.
- In macOS Catalina or earlier, hold the Option key and click the battery icon in the menu bar to reveal the battery status menu.
The affected MacBook Pro models include:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
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