MacBook Air replacement battery

[NiceCupOfTea]

Need to get a new battery for my 2017 MBA.

I was looking on ReplaceBase who show two batteries that will fit, but very different prices with no obvious difference…

Was advised to look at iFixit, but they appear to supply an older but compatible battery with smaller capacity. They are pretty expensive and reports of only 1.5 years of life

Or do I get a cheapie off Amazon and expect to replace in a year or two?

Generally I’m looking for something that’s decent value (close to OEM capacity/life, but for a more reasonable cost than going to Apple!)

[thebraketester]

I was in the same spot a while back and in the end just opted to stump up the 199 for Apple to replace it, rather than trust a third party or risk DIY. In doing so they actually replace the whole top case too so you do get quite a lot for your 199.

I figured it will make my laptop good for another 4-5 years so it was a sound investment.

[colin79666]

It’s £129 for Apple to do it in a 2017 Air. I’d just go with them to ensure it is done properly and with proper parts.

[NiceCupOfTea]

I know what you're saying - I don't really feel like spending that much money on a 5 year old MacBook Air - especially as I've just discovered that the latest version of MacOS won't support 2017 machines...

I have no qualms about taking it apart and replacing the battery (I've already had the back off to check the codes) so there's no point in wasting extra money, just wondering if I need the £80 one of the £45 one...

[gangzoom]

NiceCupOfTea said:

I know what you're saying - I don't really feel like spending that much money on a 5 year old MacBook Air - especially as I've just discovered that the latest version of MacOS won't support 2017 machines...

I have no qualms about taking it apart and replacing the battery (I've already had the back off to check the codes) so there's no point in wasting extra money, just wondering if I need the £80 one of the £45 one...

How much is a new laptop, and so you really need the latest OS as long as browsers are still secure?

I've tried cheaper non official battery replacements before for all kinds of devices including a 2009 MacBook Air, the saying 'Buy it cheap, buy it twice' really is true.

Given how long Apple laptops last for (my MBP is 10 next year), £129 for an official battery really is nothing, as it'll last easily another 5 years.

[IIIRestorerIII]

What others have said really. I've had batteries replaced in a couple of iPhones (4 years old, heavy use) and both times Apple have replaced additional components at no cost. First time was the screen as apparently the battery had started to expand and on the last phone they noticed the speaker was faulty and replaced that too.

[JD]

I changed an MBA 2017 battery earlier in the year.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08ZNB8QSG/ref...

It comes with the tools needed, and takes no more than 5 minutes and there is no chance of messing it up (no glue etc.)