An interesting sales technique to say the least. So I watched OWC's R&R video - zillion little screws like I thought, and a flammable adhesive-removing fluid is required to release the glued-in battery which looks like the really fun part. Video says the job takes 120 minutes, although the video was only about 15 mins so the adhesive removing iFixit today launched six new battery repair kits for Apple's MacBook Pro with a Retina display, allowing users to replace the battery in an older-model MacBook Pro, restoring it to hold a full-day charge and extending its life for 2-3 years, according to iFixit. Each kit "offers all the tools Replacement Battery (OEM specifications): This replacement battery is fully compatible with your MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Early 2015). It's tested before shipping to ensure complete functionality and maximum charging capacity. Bit Driver and Specialty Bits: In the course of this repair you will encounter several rather uncommon screw types, so Parts MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) Battery $109.99 Buy Tools P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air $5.99 Buy Spudger $3.99 Buy T5 Torx Screwdriver $5.49 Buy Tweezers $4.99 MacBook Pro 17" Unibody (Early 2009-Late 2011) Keyboard. Replace a damaged, dirty, corroded, or malfunctioning keyboard and internal power button switch compatible with a Unibody A1297 17" MacBook Pro from Early 2009 to Late 2011. $19.99. A1618 New Laptop Battery Replacement A1494 A1398 Battery for MacBook Pro Mid 2015 Mid 2014 Late 2013 15 inch Retina MJLQ2LL/A MJLT2LL/A MJU2LL/A EMC 020-00079 02000079 [11.36V/99.5Wh] Add to Cart Customer Rating I have a 2012/2013 Macbook Pro (rubbery keyboard) that now has a battery life of less than 15 minutes or so. *** Model 1502 (this is printed on the back panel) There are various online battery replacement kits like this one on Amazon: MacBook Pro 15" Model A1260 Memory Maxxer RAM Upgrade Kit. Max your MacBook Pro 15" Model A1260 with 6 GB RAM. Upgrade bundle includes all the parts and tools needed to mod your laptop. Compatible with 2.2, 2.5, or 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo Penryn A1260 Early 2008 15" MacBook Pros. MacBook Pro 16" (2019) Battery Replace a 8700 mAh battery compatible with the 2019 MacBook Pro 16" model A2141 laptop. 98.8 Watt Hours (Wh). 11.36 Volts (V). Fix Kit includes all tools and adhesive needed for a successful DIY repair. An aftermarket replacement battery compatible with a MacBook Air 13" laptop. (Late 2010-2017) Battery - New / Fix Kit. $69.99. MacBook Air 13" Early 2015 GVM3N.