How to check if your old MacBook Pro is eligible for a new battery

If you have a MacBook Pro from 2016 or 2017 and will not charge more than one percent, which means you can only use it if it is plugged in, chances are you can get a replacement battery for free . This is because Apple has just qualified a battery replacement program for MacBook Pros.

If your MacBook Pro has been tarnished by this battery issue, and you want to see if it qualifies, first check your MacBook Pro battery health status. But before that, make sure you are using macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 or later, or the additional update of macOS Catalina 10.15.7. Once you have done that, you can take the next step.

How to check the battery status of your MacBook Pro:

  1. Open the system preferences.
  2. Select the Battery icon.
  3. Select the Battery option in the sidebar menu.
  4. Click the “Battery Health” button at the bottom of the window.
    1. If you see the “Recommended by Service” message, your MacBook Pro qualifies for Apple’s replacement program. (If you say your battery is normal, so is your MacBook Pro not qualify.)

      From here, you should contact Apple Support. Click the “Service Options” button that appears at the top of the same window that you clicked on the “Battery Health” button. You’re then redirected to an Apple website where you can call or send someone from Apple.

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