Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15 Battery Replacement: Worth Pushing Apple for a Free Repair?

If you own a 15-inch MacBook Pro from Early 2011, you may be experiencing battery issues that have become quite common for this model. In fact, it's possible that your battery has swollen, causing damage to the surrounding components.

In my case, I recently noticed that I couldn't close the back cover of my MacBook Pro due to swelling. This led me to research possible solutions and consider replacing the battery myself or pushing Apple for a free repair.

Replacing the battery can be done at home with simple tools, such as our A1382 Battery Replacement for Macbook Pro 15 A1286 (Early 2011-Mid 2012). This replacement battery is specifically designed for this model and has a voltage of 10.95V, watt hours of 77.5Whr, capacity of 7200mAh, and is made of Li-Polymer.

Before attempting the repair myself, I decided to try contacting Apple first to see if they would still offer a free replacement under their warranty program. Unfortunately, my serial number didn't qualify for this service, which led me to consider alternative options.

If you're experiencing similar issues with your Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15 battery, it may be worth trying to contact Apple and pushing them for a free repair. If not, there are many affordable replacement batteries available online, such as the CSEXCEL New Replacement Laptop Notebook Battery for 2015 MacBook Pro 13' Retina A1502 A1582 ME864 ME865 Li-Polymer.

Overall, replacing the battery in your Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15 is a relatively simple process that can be done at home with the right tools and some basic computer knowledge. If you're not comfortable attempting this repair yourself, there are many reputable companies that offer replacement batteries and repair services for this model.

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