For all those with Mid-2012 - Early 2013 Retina MacBook Pro 15"

[.Simon]

Apple Exchanging Some 2012 and Early 2013 MacBook Pros Needing Battery Service With Newer Models

Worth checking out - my battery has been showing the service message for over a year, I've just taken it into my local store where they've ordered me a refurbished (the same if not newer) machine for £200.

I had the option of getting a free battery replacement in September however opted for the replacement as I've read lots of stories of people getting brand new 2017 machines.

 

[Dan Page]

This.

Took my 2012 15" Retina MBP for a battery replacement. They couldn't supply a battery (£199) and so they've ordered me in a Apple certified refurbished machine which is a 2017 model because my 2012 had dedicated graphics and 512GB SSD the closest spec they had was a 2017 model. Should have it by the end of this week

 

[Advikaz]

Thanks for posting !

 

[boultonn]

Looks promising, although apparently the original 2012/13 batteries are now back in stock :/

 

[.Simon]

This.

Took my 2012 15" Retina MBP for a battery replacement. They couldn't supply a battery (£199) and so they've ordered me in a Apple certified refurbished machine which is a 2017 model because my 2012 had dedicated graphics and 512GB SSD the closest spec they had was a 2017 model. Should have it by the end of this week :smiley:

Is it still working? I had mine replaced with a 2016 Retina with touch bar.

Considering my laptop was 5 years old, they've replaced it with a £2.5k equivalent - can't really go wrong!

Plus, I was lucky and they never charged me the £199 fee

 

[Dan Page]

I've not actually had it yet, I thought it would have been in store ready for collection now but not had a call. Hopefully early next week now, will give them a ring today and chase it though. Will post up an update once I've had it

 

[Dan Page]

Massive thanks going out to Joe Darley who gave me the tip off about my 2012 15" Retina MBP. Took it in for a replacement battery about 2 months ago, they couldn't get a battery just as Joe said they wouldn't and today they swapped it for a brand new and sealed 2017 Touchbar model for the cost of a battery replacement £199. Couldn't be happier, remember this is a laptop that warranty expired on 4+ years ago, quality service Apple and Joe I owe you a beer!