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Products that do what Apple no longer repairing older MacBook Pros does

I just got done talking to Apple because the battery on my MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) has started to bulge. According to Apple, they are no longer manufacturing parts to repair this machine. Instead, I can make an appointment with my local Apple Store and IFF they still have the part lying around, they might do a battery replacement for me. Otherwise, and I quote, "you should buy a new laptop." Let's see: $199 to replace the battery on a perfectly functional $2400 laptop OR I can spend $2400 + tax on a new Apple laptop with worse specs that I don't even want or need. Fuck.…

1. 1
   MacBook Pro▲856

   The new MacBook Pro with TouchBar and more

   2016 · apple.com

2. 2
   MacBook 12"▲348

   The new 12" MacBook with a retina display

   2015

3. 3
   The New MacBook Pro▲88

   Next generation Macbooks with the new M2 pro chips

   2023

4. 4
   Macbook Pro 13"▲249

   Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance

   2020

5. 5
   Zolt▲294

   A teeny tiny MacBook charger

   2015

6. 6
   NomadPlus▲153

   The battery upgrade for your Apple charger

   2014

7. 7
   USB-C adapter▲105

   $79 adapter for the new MacBook

   2015

8. 8
   MacBook Pro 16"▲498

   The most powerful MacBook with a new keyboard

   2019

9. 9
   Macbook Air with Retina▲296

   The popular laptop with more power and a beautiful display

   2018

10. 10
    MacBook Neo▲440

    The magic of Mac at a surprising price

    Mar 2026

11. 11
    MacBook Pro with M4 Chip▲210

    Built for Apple Intelligence

    2024

12. 12
    M1 MacBook Pro▲233

    With the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip

    2021

13. 13
    Handoff Tabs▲90

    Make your MacBook's battery last longer

    2019

14. 14LO
    List of macbook alternatives for if you don't like the new models▲22

    2018 · nomoremacbook.com

15. 15
    BatteryBox▲181

    Charge your Macbook anywhere

    2014

16. 16LC
    LaptopHits.com – see what laptops people are talking about online▲254

    2016 · laptophits.com

17. 17
    Notch Simulator▲109

    Pretend you have the latest MacBook Pro

    2021

18. 18
    The New Macbook Pro▲185

    A new Macbook Pro with the M1 chip

    2020

19. 19
    Mac Buyer's Guide▲338

    Recommendation on when to buy Apple products

    2015

20. 20
    iPad 9.7"▲267

    The new $329 entry-level iPad for students

    2018

21. 21
    ESCapey▲84

    An ESC key solution for new Apple Laptops

    2016

22. 22
    Juicies PLUS▲110

    The charging cable Apple should have made.

    2014

23. 23
    Juice▲260

    Customize your battery status on your Mac

    2016

24. 24
    Battery Health 3▲171

    In-depth battery usage analysis for your Mac, iPhone & iPad

    2017

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