Macbook Pro 15' 2017, battery bloated went to service centre (Sabah), they asked for Rm2700++ for the battery replacement , almost had a heart attack on the spot. told me they need to change the battery with the metal plate. and the cycle count is around 309, any options but to replace myself? any suggestions are welcome, thank you!



This post has been edited by hamsapchai: Jun 17 2021, 04:39 PM

by any changes Apple will give "free" replacement if the cycle count still pretty low? yup if I still work in KL will definitely bring to you guys for services. wht can you do....pay the insane amount of money just for the battery or try it myself just need to gather all the tools. hopefully not to burn down the house.

This post has been edited by hamsapchai: Nov 7 2020, 10:32 PM

#Wei, thx for the input but by any changes if I leave the Laptop as it, will the bloated battery rupture (not using it of cause ) just wait for awhile, thx again.

*limkj, should I just call apple for battery replacement, any prove I need to send for them to verify the battery is bad with low cycles count.

1.any steps to follow
2. which number to call

thx all for helping!
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RM2700 for battery, RM150 for inspection, RM200 for labor
Total cost RM3050 for 2017 macbook pro 15 battery replacement

This post has been edited by hamsapchai: Nov 23 2020, 12:16 PM

Update:
ordered a spare battery from shopee, installed this weekend, everythings running fine. hope it will last a while before replacing another new one.

battery cost about RM260, a set of screwdrivers from my local computer store. managed to replace the battery around 3hrs, cleaning the adhesive took the longest time,
just be patient eventually you'll get it done. saved me about RM3000 is the battery original? who knows but I'm not gonna paid that insane amount of money
for just the battery.









as you can see, all the cells are very bloated and dusty, the fans need cleaning also.