
If this is your first time, I suggest putting aside 30 minutes. I'm familiar with the process so the whole thing took me about five minutes on a kitchen table, with no electrostatic discharge prevention, and just a tablecloth underneath the MacBook.
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iFixit has detailed repair guides that are easy to follow. The replacement process is quick and easy.
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The MacBook going under the knife here was a mid-2012 13-inch A1278 MacBook Pro that has nearly 2,000 recharge cycles on the battery, which is well over the rated 1,000 which Apple considers as its limit.įor the job I got a complete battery replacement "Fix Kit" from iFixit.
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Must read: iPhone, iPad, and Mac buyer's guide: July 2019 edition You can, in fact, replace the battery yourself. There you can find the proper SSD, RAM and battery for your MacBook model. To help find the compatible upgrades for you, I suggest using our MyOWC search. You don't even have to take it to an Apple Store for a genius to wave their magic wand over it. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 MacBook with more memory, an SSD, and a new battery. Most MacBook or MacBook Pro laptops have batteries that are good for between 300 and 1,000 recharge cycles, depending on the model (Apple has published the specs here).īut you don't have to buy a new MacBook when the battery is worn.
