Batteries

Batteries

A1322

13” MacBook Pro

2009 to 2012 A1278

We no longer stock this battery

A1281

15” MacBook Pro

2008 A1286

We no longer stock this battery

A1321

15” MacBook Pro

2009 to 2010 A1286

We no longer stock this battery

A1382

15” MacBook Pro

2011 to 2012 A1286

We no longer stock this battery

A1331

13” MacBook

White Polycarbonate Uni-body

2009 to 2010 A1342

We no longer stock this battery

A1185

13” MacBook Black

2006 to 2009 A1181

We no longer stock this battery

A1280

13” MacBook

2008 A1278

We no longer stock this battery

A1185

13” MacBook White

2006 to 2009 A1181

We no longer stock this battery

A1496

13” MacBook Air

2010 to 2017 A1466

Installed while you wait, 15 mins

A1437

13” MacBook Pro Retina

Late 2012 to Early 2013 A1425

We no longer stock this battery

A1493

13” MacBook Pro Retina

Late 2013, Mid 2014, A1502

We no longer stock this battery

A1582

13” MacBook Pro Retina

Early 2015, A1502

Installation time, One day

A1417

15” MacBook Pro Retina

Mid 2012, Early 2013 A1398

We no longer stock this battery

A1494

15” MacBook Pro Retina

Late 2013, Mid 2014,

A1398

Installation time, One day

A1527

12” MacBook Retina

2015, 2016, 2017

A1534

Installation time, One day

A1964

13” MacBook Pro 2018, 2019

Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports

A1989

A1953

15” MacBook Pro 2018, 2019

A1990

A2171

13” MacBook Pro 2019, 2020

Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports

A2159

Why Lithium-ion?

Compared with traditional battery technology, lithium-ion batteries charge faster, last longer and have a higher power density for more battery life in a lighter package. When you know a little about how they work, they can work that much better for you.

It charges fast for convenience and slow for longevity.

Your Apple lithium-ion battery uses fast charging to quickly reach 80% of its capacity, then switches to slower trickle charging. The amount of time it takes to reach that first 80% will vary depending on your settings and which device you’re charging. Software may limit charging above 80% when the recommended battery temperatures are exceeded. This combined process not only lets you get out and about sooner, it also extends the lifespan of your battery.

It makes charging easier.

Charge your Apple lithium-ion battery whenever you want. There’s no need to let it discharge 100% before recharging. Apple lithium-ion batteries work in charge cycles. You complete one charge cycle when you’ve used (discharged) an amount that equals 100% of your battery’s capacity — but not necessarily all from one charge. For instance, you might use 75% of your battery’s capacity one day, then recharge it fully overnight. If you use 25% the next day, you will have discharged a total of 100%, and the two days will add up to one charge cycle. It could take several days to complete a cycle. The capacity of any type of battery will diminish after a certain amount of recharging. With lithium-ion batteries, the capacity diminishes slightly with each complete charge cycle. Apple lithium-ion batteries are designed to hold at least 80% of their original capacity for a high number of charge cycles, which varies depending on the product.

Maximizing Battery Life and Lifespan

“Battery life” is the amount of time your device runs before it needs to be recharged. “Battery lifespan” is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced. Maximize both and you’ll get the most out of your Apple devices, no matter which ones you own.

General Performance Tips

Update to the latest software.

Apple software updates often include advanced energy-saving technologies,

so always make sure your device is using the latest version of macOS

Store it half-charged when you store it long term.

If you want to store your device long term, two key factors will affect the overall health of your battery: the environmental temperature and the percentage of charge on the battery when it’s powered down for storage. Therefore, we recommend the following:

Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device’s battery — charge it to around 50%. If you store a device when its battery is fully discharged, the battery could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding a charge. Conversely, if you store it fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery may lose some capacity, leading to shorter battery life.

Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.

Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that’s less than 32° C (90° F).

If you plan to store your device for longer than six months, charge it to 50% every six months.

Depending on how long you store your device, it may be in a low-battery state when you remove it from long-term storage. After it’s removed from storage, it may require 20 minutes of charging with the original adapter before you can use it.

Optimize your settings.

Energy. The Energy Saver preference pane includes several settings that determine power levels for your MacBook. Your MacBook knows when it’s plugged in and runs accordingly. When using battery power, it dims the screen and uses other components sparingly. If you change this setting to maximize performance, your battery will drain more quickly.

Brightness. Dim the screen to the lowest comfortable level to achieve maximum battery life. For instance, when watching a video on an airplane, you may not need full brightness if the cabin lights are off.

Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi consumes power, even if you are not using it to connect to a network. You can turn it off in the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar or in Network preferences.

Applications and peripherals. Disconnect peripherals and quit applications not in use. Eject an SD card if you’re not currently accessing it.

Plug in and power on your MacBook to charge other devices.

Make sure your MacBook is plugged in and powered on when you’re using it to charge other devices via USB. Otherwise those devices may drain the battery in your MacBook faster than normal. If another device is connected to your MacBook when it’s turned off or in sleep or standby mode, the device’s battery may drain.

We offer the same 90 Day warranty as Apple do with their replacement batteries.

Lithium Ion Batteries cost more to ship and they usually take longer to ship also.

A1495

11” MacBook Air

2010 to 2015 A1465

Installed while you wait, 15 mins

Avoid extreme ambient temperatures.

Your device is designed to perform well in a wide range of ambient temperatures, with 16° to 22° C (62° to 72° F) as the ideal comfort zone. It’s especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 35° C (95° F), which can permanently damage battery capacity. That is, your battery won’t power your device as long on a given charge. Charging the device in high ambient temperatures can damage it further. Software may limit charging above 80% when the recommended battery temperatures are exceeded. Even storing a battery in a hot environment can damage it irreversibly. When using your device in a very cold environment, you may notice a decrease in battery life, but this condition is temporary. Once the battery’s temperature returns to its normal operating range, its performance will return to normal as well.