MacBook battery replacement in Kraków
Your MacBook lasts less and less without the charger, shows “Service Recommended”, or the battery has swollen? We replace it with a genuine battery — brand new or recovered from another device.
What we repair
- Battery replacementGet a quote
- Swollen battery replacementGet a quote
- Cooling system maintenance with battery replacementGet a quote
Every repair is quoted individually — before we start, you get an expected cost range. Why don’t we publish a price list? Warranty: 3 months.
Have home or contents insurance? We prepare a damage report for your insurer — free of charge with the repair.
Buying a used MacBook, or just bought one? We check its condition with you.
The battery is a consumable part — it wears out over the whole “life” of a MacBook, much like the tyres on a car. Fortunately, it can be replaced: a battery replacement restores normal battery life and often gives the computer years more use.
When the battery needs replacing
- Short battery life — the MacBook runs for much less time without the charger than it used to. Sometimes a charger that’s too weak is to blame — how to choose a MacBook charger.
- “Service Recommended” in the macOS battery settings.
- Sudden shutdowns — the computer switches off even though the indicator still shows charge left.
- A swollen battery — the trackpad rises, the bottom case bulges or the keyboard is pushed up. A battery like this needs replacing straight away.
A drop in battery health alone doesn’t always mean a replacement is necessary. If the battery life is still enough for you, a genuine battery even at around 70% health is often a better choice than a third-party one. We’ll always tell you honestly whether a replacement makes sense in your case.
Why batteries swell and lose capacity — and how to look after a new one — is explained in our guide to MacBook batteries.
Genuine batteries only
We fit genuine batteries only, in two variants:
- brand new — straight from the manufacturer,
- recovered — usually with 1–5 charge cycles and 100% capacity.
When quoting we present the available options, and the decision is yours.
We have deliberately given up on third-party batteries. In our experience they fall short of genuine ones in both performance and lifespan — they have weaker battery management systems (BMS) and poorer-quality cells that can swell after a short time. That’s why, when a genuine battery for a given model is temporarily out of stock, we usually hold off on the replacement until it arrives rather than fit a third-party one.
How the replacement works
- Initial diagnosis in front of you. We check whether the battery is the cause of the problem.
- Expected cost range and timeframe. We start the replacement once you approve.
- Replacement in Kraków. It’s a good moment for cooling system maintenance too — the computer is open anyway.
- Pick-up with a warranty — 3 months as standard.
Not in Kraków? You can also send your MacBook to us — see how it works.
FAQ
What batteries do you fit?
Genuine ones only — brand new or recovered, usually with 1–5 charge cycles and 100% capacity. You choose the option when we quote.
Do you fit third-party batteries?
No. If a genuine battery for your model is temporarily out of stock, we’ll wait for delivery rather than fit a third-party one.
When does a battery need replacing?
When macOS shows “Service Recommended”, battery health has dropped clearly below 80%, or the computer shuts down even though the indicator still shows charge left. A swollen battery always needs replacing immediately.
The battery has swollen. What should I do?
Stop charging the computer, don’t press on the case, and bring the MacBook to a repair shop as soon as possible. A swollen cell can be dangerous.
How much does a battery replacement cost?
It depends on the model. After the initial diagnosis we give you an expected cost range — we only start once you approve.
Is it worth replacing the battery in an older MacBook?
Usually yes — if the computer otherwise works well, a replacement restores normal battery life and costs less than buying a new one. At the initial diagnosis we’ll tell you honestly whether it makes sense in your case.
What warranty do I get?
Our standard service warranty on all repairs is 3 months.
Battery replacement examples
MacBook battery: when to replace it, why it swells and loses capacityWhen to replace a MacBook battery? Why it swells and loses capacity, why sand is dangerous and why not to keep the computer on the charger all the time. Kraków.
MacBook Air A1932 — battery damaged by dust and dirtA dent in a MacBook Air A1932 battery cell caused by dirt inside the computer. Replacement with an original battery and cleaning — MacBook repair in Kraków.
MacBook Pro 15 A1990 — battery replacement and cooling maintenanceBattery replacement and cooling system maintenance in a MacBook Pro 15 A1990 that nobody had opened since it was new.
Three steps to a working device.
- 1
Problem
Something stopped working? You’re in the right place. Bring the device in or request a repair online.
- 2
Action
We do the initial diagnosis in front of you: we open the case, look at the board together and explain straight away what happened. Before the repair you get an expected cost range.
- 3
Solution
You pick up a working device — with a warranty on the repair.
Something stopped working?
Describe the fault — we reply within 24 hours. Or just drop in: Kącik 2, Plac Bohaterów Getta.