How much does A1466 battery replacement cost in Hyderabad?

₹4,500–₹8,500 including fitting + free diagnosis. Final price confirmed at the doorstep visit before any work begins. No Fix — No Fee.

My MacBook battery is bulging or swollen — is it dangerous?

Yes. Swollen lithium-polymer cells can rupture, leak, or in rare cases ignite. Stop using the laptop and book a same-day replacement. We pick up free, fit a fresh cell, dispose of the old one safely. Don’t leave a swollen battery in a closed bag.

How long does the battery replacement take?

60–90 minutes at your doorstep for standard fitments. Includes drain-down, safe-swap, calibration cycle, and SMC reset. We test before leaving — you watch the battery health number on your screen.

Are your A1466 batteries genuine or compatible?

We use genuine Apple-grade cells for {mpn} sourced through certified channels. We always disclose part type before fitting. Compatible (non-OEM) options available at lower cost with 90-day parts warranty if you prefer — your call after we explain the trade-off.

How long will the new battery last?

Apple specifies 1,000 cycles for full design capacity. Real-world that’s 3–5 years of normal use before noticeable degradation. We provide a 30-day warranty covering manufacturing defects; full cycle-life warranty is a separate AppleCare-style product if interested.

Will replacing the battery void my AppleCare?

If your MacBook is still under AppleCare and Apple offers battery replacement under it, we recommend going through Apple. Out-of-warranty MacBook? We’re typically 30–50% cheaper than Apple Store with same-day doorstep service.

What about the ‘Service Battery’ warning?

‘Service Battery’ means cycle count past spec OR an internal cell-level fault. Either way, replacement is the fix. We diagnose at the visit — sometimes a calibration cycle clears a false warning, sometimes the cell genuinely needs swapping.

Do you cover all of Hyderabad for doorstep MacBook battery service?

Yes — 50+ zones including Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur, HITEC City, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Begumpet, Kukatpally, Old City. ₹149 visit charge, free pickup-drop on workshop work.

Retired model — 2017 last-year

Apple A1466 / A1496 Battery
for MacBook Air 13″ (2017 last-year)

Genuine Apple-grade A1466 cell — replaced at your doorstep in Hyderabad. Battery dead at 30 minutes? Bottom case bulging? Stop using it — swollen lithium cells can rupture. We replace, calibrate, and test before leaving. ₹4,500–₹8,500 including fitting + free diagnosis.

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MacBook Air 13″ 2017 A1466 chassis A1496 cell Pre-Retina display Wedge aluminium body Mag-Safe 2

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Compatibility

Models this battery fits

A1466 / A1496 fits these Apple devices. Not sure which year you have? Apple menu → About This Mac, or just WhatsApp us.

Have a newer M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 MacBook?

This page is for the Intel-era MacBook Air 13. For Apple silicon (2020+) MacBook battery service, see our Apple service page →

MacBook Air 13″ (Mid 2017)

Model ID: MacBookAir7,2. Last A1466-chassis Air sold by Apple. EMC 2925.

Pre-Retina A1466 chassis

Wedge-shaped aluminium chassis, non-Retina display. Cell A1496 fits the chassis.

Stocked while supplies last

Apple discontinued production of A1466 in 2018. We carry compatible cells with the same spec while stock holds.

Newer Air?

If your MacBook Air is from 2018+, you have an A1932 chassis (Retina display, Touch ID) — see our A1932 / A1965 page instead.

M1 Air or newer?

Apple silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) MacBook Air uses different cells — see Apple service page for current models.

Not sure?

Apple menu → About This Mac shows year + model. Or WhatsApp us — confirm in minutes.

Sound familiar?

Battery symptoms we see daily

Six common signs that the A1466 cell needs replacement. Stop using a swollen battery immediately.

Drains in 30 minutes

Used to last 6+ hours, now barely an hour. Cycle count past spec or cell-level degradation.

Bottom case bulging

Trackpad lifted, base panel curved — the cell is swollen. Stop charging and book same-day replacement.

Shuts down at 50%

Sudden power-off mid-task even with charge showing. Cell can’t hold the load voltage.

“Service Battery” warning

macOS shows the warning in the menu bar. Cycle count exceeded or BMS reporting fault.

Won’t charge past 95%

Battery management protecting a degraded cell. Replacement is the proper fix.

Trackpad won’t click

On unibody MacBooks, a swollen battery pushes up under the trackpad, killing the click. Replace battery, trackpad works again.

How we fit it

Four steps to a fresh battery

60–90 minutes at your doorstep. ESD-safe tools. Calibration cycle included.

Book + visit

WhatsApp model + symptom. Engineer arrives same-day with the A1466 cell + tools.

Drain + open

Battery drained safely, bottom case opened with pentalobe driver, ESD strap on board.

Swap + calibrate

Old cell out, new A1466 fitted, SMC reset, calibration cycle started. Old cell taken for safe disposal.

Test + handover

You watch battery health number, charge cycle count reset, drain test, full handover. Pay only after.

Transparent pricing

What it costs in Hyderabad

Final price fixed in writing once we’ve diagnosed. No Fix — No Fee.

Service

Price (₹)

What it covers

A1466 battery (genuine cell)

₹4,500–₹8,500

Genuine Apple-grade cell + fitting + calibration + SMC reset + 30-day warranty

A1466 compatible cell (non-OEM)

₹2,475–₹5,525

High-grade compatible cell with 90-day parts warranty — cheaper, lower cycle life

Calibration only (no swap)

₹999–₹1,499

If a calibration cycle clears the “Service Battery” warning — some early-stage cases

Trackpad realign (post swelling)

₹999–₹2,500

Common add-on after swollen-battery removal — trackpad calibration + bracket realign

Visit charge

₹149

Travel + diagnosis. Waived if you proceed with the fitting (we add it back into the part cost).

All work includes 30-day warranty. Free pickup-and-drop within 25 km if workshop turnaround is needed.

A1466 battery FAQ

Questions before booking your replacement

How much does A1466 battery replacement cost in Hyderabad?

₹4,500–₹8,500 including fitting + free diagnosis. Final price confirmed at the doorstep visit before any work begins. No Fix — No Fee.
My MacBook battery is bulging or swollen — is it dangerous?

Yes. Swollen lithium-polymer cells can rupture, leak, or in rare cases ignite. Stop using the laptop and book a same-day replacement. We pick up free, fit a fresh cell, dispose of the old one safely. Don’t leave a swollen battery in a closed bag.
How long does the battery replacement take?

60–90 minutes at your doorstep for standard fitments. Includes drain-down, safe-swap, calibration cycle, and SMC reset. We test before leaving — you watch the battery health number on your screen.
Are your A1466 batteries genuine or compatible?

We use genuine Apple-grade cells for {mpn} sourced through certified channels. We always disclose part type before fitting. Compatible (non-OEM) options available at lower cost with 90-day parts warranty if you prefer — your call after we explain the trade-off.
How long will the new battery last?

Apple specifies 1,000 cycles for full design capacity. Real-world that’s 3–5 years of normal use before noticeable degradation. We provide a 30-day warranty covering manufacturing defects; full cycle-life warranty is a separate AppleCare-style product if interested.
Will replacing the battery void my AppleCare?

If your MacBook is still under AppleCare and Apple offers battery replacement under it, we recommend going through Apple. Out-of-warranty MacBook? We’re typically 30–50% cheaper than Apple Store with same-day doorstep service.
What about the ‘Service Battery’ warning?

‘Service Battery’ means cycle count past spec OR an internal cell-level fault. Either way, replacement is the fix. We diagnose at the visit — sometimes a calibration cycle clears a false warning, sometimes the cell genuinely needs swapping.
Do you cover all of Hyderabad for doorstep MacBook battery service?

Yes — 50+ zones including Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur, HITEC City, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Begumpet, Kukatpally, Old City. ₹149 visit charge, free pickup-drop on workshop work.

Apple A1466 / A1496 Battery
for MacBook Air 13″ (2017 last-year)

Get a A1466 Quote

Cell specs at a glance

Models this battery fits

MacBook Air 13″ (Mid 2017)

Pre-Retina A1466 chassis

Stocked while supplies last

Newer Air?

M1 Air or newer?

Not sure?

Battery symptoms we see daily

Drains in 30 minutes

Bottom case bulging

Shuts down at 50%

“Service Battery” warning

Won’t charge past 95%

Trackpad won’t click

Four steps to a fresh battery

Book + visit

Drain + open

Swap + calibrate

Test + handover

What it costs in Hyderabad

We Service All Major Laptop Brands

Less than a morning chai. A whole year of peace of mind.

Questions before booking your replacement

Your MacBook Air 13, back to full battery.

Hyderabad customers, in their own words.

JUSTDIAL REVIEWS

Apple A1466 / A1496 Batteryfor MacBook Air 13″ (2017 last-year)

Get a A1466 Quote

Cell specs at a glance

Models this battery fits

MacBook Air 13″ (Mid 2017)

Pre-Retina A1466 chassis

Stocked while supplies last

Newer Air?

M1 Air or newer?

Not sure?

Battery symptoms we see daily

Drains in 30 minutes

Bottom case bulging

Shuts down at 50%

“Service Battery” warning

Won’t charge past 95%

Trackpad won’t click

Four steps to a fresh battery

Book + visit

Drain + open

Swap + calibrate

Test + handover

What it costs in Hyderabad

We Service All Major Laptop Brands

Less than a morning chai. A whole year of peace of mind.

Questions before booking your replacement

Your MacBook Air 13, back to full battery.

Hyderabad customers, in their own words.

JUSTDIAL REVIEWS

Apple A1466 / A1496 Battery
for MacBook Air 13″ (2017 last-year)