MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) Battery Replacement Original Grade

MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) battery replacement — questions people actually ask

How much to change a MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) battery in Singapore?

We quote this one after looking at the laptop rather than publishing a figure, because what it costs depends on what we find once it's open. The check is free and there's no charge if we can't fix it. Bring it to any branch, or message us a photo and a description of what it's doing.

How do I know my MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) needs a new battery?

Open Settings, then Battery, then Battery Health. Under 80% maximum capacity and the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) is working harder for less. The other signs are the ones you feel: it drops 20% while you're not using it, it dies at 30%, or it runs hot on the charger. A battery that has started to swell is the urgent one — if the screen is lifting at an edge, stop charging it and bring it in.

How long does it take to change a MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) battery?

Most standard battery work on a MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) is finished the same day. Message us first so we can confirm the part for your model is here — that's usually what decides whether it's same-day or not.

What does Original Grade mean — is it the same as the factory battery?

Original Grade is the same specification as the part the laptop shipped with, as opposed to the cheaper AAA aftermarket grade: the original capacity, so you get the runtime the laptop had when it was new. Where a AAA option also exists for the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) it's listed at its own price, and the difference between the grades is explained here.

Why does my MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) battery drain so fast?

Two different causes, and they need different fixes. If the battery is past roughly 1,000 cycles or its health has dropped, it simply holds less than it did and a replacement solves it. If the health reading is fine, something is keeping the machine awake — a runaway process, an external drive, or indexing that never finishes. Check the cycle count first (hold Option, click the Apple menu, then System Information › Power); we'll check it for you free if you'd rather.

Do you wipe the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014), and do you need my passcode?

No, nothing gets wiped. Your photos, apps, messages and settings stay exactly where they are — a battery replacement doesn't touch storage. We ask for a passcode only to test the laptop after the repair; if you'd rather not hand it over, unlock it for us at the counter and stay while we check. A backup before you hand it over is still sensible, because that's true before anyone opens a laptop.

Do you give a warranty on MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) battery replacement?

Yes — 100 days on this repair, covering the part we fitted and the work we did. It doesn't cover a fresh drop, liquid or a crack that happens afterwards. Bring the laptop back to any branch with your receipt and we'll sort it out.

Where can I get same-day MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) battery replacement in Singapore?

At any of our four shops — Chinatown, Tampines, Jurong and Yishun — open 11am–9pm daily, no appointment needed. Message +65 9456 6455 before you set off and we'll confirm the part for your MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) is on the shelf, which is what decides whether it's same-day. Every other repair we do for this model is listed on the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch A1502 (2013-2014) repair page.