{"product_id":"macbook-pro-14-inch-m3-battery-replacement","title":"MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Battery Replacement","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 (A2918, 2023) is the entry 14-inch Pro with the base M3 chip and two Thunderbolt ports instead of three. Its battery is glued in with strong adhesive, and removing it without puncturing a cell is the whole skill of this job. That makes it one for a technician, not a pry tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 (A2918)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 is fan-cooled. Heat is one of the main things that ages a battery early, so keep the vents clear and the fan free of dust.  Some MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 owners still have AppleCare+, so check coverage at checkcoverage.apple.com. If it has lapsed or the damage is not covered, we are usually the faster and cheaper route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorts: MagSafe 3, Thunderbolt ports, HDMI and an SDXC slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling: active fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel number: A2918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChip: Apple M3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: 14.2-inch mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSigns you need this repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrackpad stops clicking or the case rocks on a desk (swelling; stop using it)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds the charger all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService Recommended in System Settings \u0026gt; Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShuts down unexpectedly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur process\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe read the battery's cycle count and condition, confirm it is the cause, and then replace it. Removing glued-in cells safely takes patience, and it is where most DIY attempts go wrong. Every repair finishes with a calibration cycle and a check that the trackpad clicks evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eReplacement Battery: $165.99\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery repair starts with incoming diagnostics. If we find anything else, we contact you before doing more work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMail-in or walk-in\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder online and we email you a prepaid UPS label with $100 of shipping insurance. Pack the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 on its own in a sturdy box with some padding, no case, cable or charger, and tuck your order confirmation inside. It is checked in on arrival, repaired, tested and shipped straight back with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal? Bring it to our Jupiter store on Donald Ross Road. We are open Monday to Saturday 10 to 7, and Sundays 11 to 5 by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get a 90-day warranty on the part we fit. If it fails from a defect in that time we fix it free; new accidental damage is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I check my battery health?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen System Settings \u0026gt; Battery and click the info button next to Battery Health. It shows the condition and maximum capacity. For the cycle count, go to System Information \u0026gt; Power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a swollen battery dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Stop using it, keep it off the charger and get it to us. A swollen battery can damage the trackpad and case, and it is a fire risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I confirm I have the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick the Apple menu \u0026gt; About This Mac. It lists the screen size and year, and the chip, which should read Apple M3. The model number printed on the bottom case is A2918.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions before you order? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:888-494-4349\"\u003e888-494-4349\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ifixyouri.com\"\u003esupport@ifixyouri.com\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have a competitor's quote, send it over; we match prices more often than not.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFixYouri","offers":[{"title":"Replacement Battery","offer_id":45082217971805,"sku":null,"price":165.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/6703\/3181\/files\/macbook-air-13-inch-m1-battery-replacement-ifixyouri-repair-service-1253708981.jpg?v=1786337288","url":"https:\/\/www.ifixyouri.com\/products\/macbook-pro-14-inch-m3-battery-replacement","provider":"iFixYouri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}