The MacBook Pro will be sent to an Apple Repair Center and the free battery replacement could take one to two weeks, according to Apple. Apple says that the recall is specific to these 15-inch MacBook Pros only and does not apply to any other model.Ĭustomers can first confirm their notebook model from the ' About This Mac' option in the Apple menu and then for check for battery replacement eligibility by entering the serial number of the laptop here. Apple has announced a voluntary battery recall and replacement program for these laptops citing potential battery overheating issues.

It’s worth noting, however, that regardless of which option you pick, your laptop will be sent to the Apple Repair Center and Apple says your repair can take one to two weeks, and it’s unclear if that estimated timeframe includes the time it takes to ship it to and from the Repair Center.If you have bought an Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display between September 2015 and February 2017, you might be eligible for a free battery replacement.

If your laptop is eligible, there are three ways to get it replaced: You can make an appointment at an Apple retail store, use a service provider that Apple has authorized, or just contact Apple Support to have them help you mail in your MacBook Pro to be serviced at the Apple Repair Center. If your MacBook Pro is listed as being a “MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015),” you’ll then want to enter your Mac’s serial number into the eligibility checker text box on the Battery Recall Program website and then hit Submit to see if your device is eligible for a free battery replacement from Apple. The program website doesn’t offer much in the way of additional details on the exact nature of why the recall was issued but it did specifically mention that the affected batteries could “pose a fire safety risk.”Īccording to the Battery Recall Program website, customers can check if their MacBook Pros are eligible for a replacement battery by selecting About This Mac from the Apple menu, which should be located in the top-left corner of your MacBook Pro’s screen. The press release also encourages Apple customers to visit its Battery Recall Program website, which has been set up to provide further instructions on how to see if their MacBook Pro is affected by the recall and how to claim their free battery replacement.

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