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I own 2015 macbook pro as well, and I feel like a have to change it soon. Mostly due to battery capacity loss and anti glare coverage issues [0] [0] : https://

I own 2015 macbook pro as well, and I feel like a have to change it soon. Mostly due to battery capacity loss and anti glare coverage issues [0] [0] : https://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/16/retina-macbook-pro-stained-coating/ https://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/16/retina-macbook-pro-stai...

ropeadopepope 9y ago
Can't you get the battery replaced and re-apply the anti-glare coating?
- voltagex_ 9y ago
  I thought Apple were still replacing screens from that coating defect, even out of warranty.
  - nier 9y ago
    That’s also something I read. https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/24/apple-extended-anti-reflective-repair-program/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/24/apple-extended-anti-ref...
    - paulsmal 9y ago
      Interesting! I will probably try to contact them if this works in France. Thanks
    - thijsvandien 9y ago
      Latest update: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-staingate-repairs/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-stai...
ericabiz 9y ago
The 2013-2016 era Retina batteries are replaceable from independent repair shops (i.e. not affiliated with Apple.) The batteries are glued in, but independent repair folks found a way to remove them with some isopropyl alcohol and old credit cards/gift cards or sturdy playing cards. This isn’t for the faint of heart, as they can explode, but repair shops have experience replacing them.
- paulsmal 9y ago
  Would be awesome if I can find some decent repair shop that can make it like new but unfortunately I had a bad experience with my previous macbook pro 2011. It was battery first, than some power controller. As they said apple stops making repair parts after few years and you can find change only in used laptops.
- spython 9y ago
  It is quite easy to replace the glued in battery yourself, just with some floss and enough patience.
AdamJacobMuller 9y ago
Apple replaced my screen free of charge for the anti-glare coverage issue. I believe the program officially expired, but you can definitely go and ask. Apple also replaced the battery for a very modest cost (99 I believe) since it was already having the screen repaired. My late-2014 laptop soldiers on. I'll probably cave and buy the next MacBook Pro though.
- thijsvandien 9y ago
  The program has been extended multiple times but now excludes the 2012 model. Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-staingate-repairs/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-stai...
rorykoehler 9y ago
I bought a 2013 mbp (maxed 13 inch) last year. It just had a battery and screen replacement. I think it will last me at least 5 years. At least I hope it will because it is so much better than the new mbps which I had my money ready for initially.

ropeadopepope 9y ago

Can't you get the battery replaced and re-apply the anti-glare coating?

voltagex_ 9y ago
I thought Apple were still replacing screens from that coating defect, even out of warranty.
- nier 9y ago
  That’s also something I read. https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/24/apple-extended-anti-reflective-repair-program/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/24/apple-extended-anti-ref...
  - paulsmal 9y ago
    Interesting! I will probably try to contact them if this works in France. Thanks
  - thijsvandien 9y ago
    Latest update: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-staingate-repairs/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-stai...

ericabiz 9y ago

The 2013-2016 era Retina batteries are replaceable from independent repair shops (i.e. not affiliated with Apple.) The batteries are glued in, but independent repair folks found a way to remove them with some isopropyl alcohol and old credit cards/gift cards or sturdy playing cards. This isn’t for the faint of heart, as they can explode, but repair shops have experience replacing them.

paulsmal 9y ago
Would be awesome if I can find some decent repair shop that can make it like new but unfortunately I had a bad experience with my previous macbook pro 2011. It was battery first, than some power controller. As they said apple stops making repair parts after few years and you can find change only in used laptops.
spython 9y ago
It is quite easy to replace the glued in battery yourself, just with some floss and enough patience.

AdamJacobMuller 9y ago

Apple replaced my screen free of charge for the anti-glare coverage issue. I believe the program officially expired, but you can definitely go and ask. Apple also replaced the battery for a very modest cost (99 I believe) since it was already having the screen repaired. My late-2014 laptop soldiers on. I'll probably cave and buy the next MacBook Pro though.

thijsvandien 9y ago
The program has been extended multiple times but now excludes the 2012 model. Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-staingate-repairs/ https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-extends-free-stai...

rorykoehler 9y ago

I bought a 2013 mbp (maxed 13 inch) last year. It just had a battery and screen replacement. I think it will last me at least 5 years. At least I hope it will because it is so much better than the new mbps which I had my money ready for initially.