MacBook Pro won’t charge? Apple offering free battery replacement for these models

MacBook Pro won't charge? Apple offering free battery replacement for these models

MacBook Pro gets free battery replacement

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You tin can at present asking a complimentary battery replacement for your MacBook Pro if it won't charge past 1%.

Apple announced this shortly after the release of macOS Big Sur 11.two.ane, which stock-still the nigh annoying bugs in Apple's operating system, notably one that prevented the MacBook Pro battery from charging. But if yous accept a 2016/2017 MacBook Pro that nevertheless won't accuse y'all can go a new battery without splashing the cash.

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Apple published an commodity on its support page acknowledging that a small number of customers have been experiencing this outcome.

Cupertino also shared a brief guide to decide if your battery needs service, how to update your macOS and how to identify your laptop'south verbal model.

Cheque the following to make sure that your device is eligible for a costless battery replacement.

How exercise I know if I have this issue?

Autonomously from your 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro non charging past ane%, there is still a couple of things that betoken toward the fact that you might have a bombardment trouble.

According to Apple tree, if your bombardment health status indicates "Service Recommended," then you are indeed afflicted by the charging event.

But if the battery wellness status says "Normal," so it's likely that your MacBook Pro doesn't accept whatever battery problems that need tackling.

How do I check my bombardment health condition?

If your device is updated to macOS Big Sur:

Get to the Apple carte
Click on "Organisation Preferences"
Subsequently clicking on Bombardment, select it over again in the sidebar
You should then see "Bombardment Health"

If your device is running on macOS Catalina or earlier:

Agree the "Choice" central
Click the bombardment icon in the bill of fare bar
You lot should at present see the "Bombardment Status Carte"

How can I update my MacBook Pro?

Get to the Apple menu
Click on "Organisation Preferences"
Select "Software Update" to cheque for whatever bachelor updates
Wait for macOS Big Sur xi.2.1 or afterward or macOS Catalina 10.xv.7 supplemental update.

How do I check if my MacBook Pro is a 2016 or 2017 model?

Go to the Apple menu
Click on "Almost this Mac"
Make sure if your device is listed equally one of the following:

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (xiii-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt three Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (xiii-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt iii Ports)
MacBook Pro (fifteen-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)

Once you've followed these steps and if the outcome is however nowadays, make sure to contact Apple to get your battery replaced free of charge.

But if you fancy a new Mac auto altogether and then check out our MacBook Air with M1 review.

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