How to check if your laptop needs a new battery

Replacing your laptop battery is easier than you think. No Images? Click here Replacing your laptop battery is easier (and faster) than changing the oil in your car. And it's just as important for maintaining the performance of your daily driver. Luckily, we just bundled up all the parts and tools you need for a routine battery replacement.  Make the Switch with One Handy Kit         Time for a new laptop battery? Every battery can handle a limited number of charge cycles before performance takes a hit. Here's how to find out if your battery's time is up.  Do a Battery Check-Up   More Battery Kits for More MacBooks  MacBook Pro Kits Get a Kit MacBook Air Kits Get a Kit MacBook Kits Get a Kit       Tales of Repair  Thousands have used iFixit to replace their batteries—we know because they shared their stories with us. Who knew they'd be so, so  funny.  Read the Stories   We spent 5 years working on a DIY solution to replace the battery in the Retina  MacBook Pro. According to Apple Insider, it looks like all that hard work paid off.  Read Their Review   iFixit 1330 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA  Thanks for subscribing to the iFixit Newsletter.   Like    Tweet    Forward  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe