MacBook owners simply have to enter in the machine’s serial number and the system will tell you if it’s eligible for a free battery replacement or not. To be eligible, Apple has set up a serial number check on its support page. Apple has issued a statement saying that in those particular models, “the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk,” and as “Customer safety is always Apple’s top priority,” the tech giant has pledged to replace all affected batteries free of charge, as long as your laptop is eligible for the recall.

The model in question is the 15-inch Retina Display MacBook Pros sold between September 2015 and February 2017. Original Story: Apple has just announced on its support page that the company is recalling a series of MacBook Pro models due to battery overheating issues. Recalled MacBook Pro Flight Ban Could Mean Trouble for Millions Flying with a MacBook? This is going to be annoying. Many speculate that the ban will be in effect on more airlines in the coming weeks. Most other airlines like Singapore Airlines (SIA), Thai Airways, and all flights within Vietnam and India are enforcing a strict ban on the affected laptops until the battery can be verified. If your machine is part of the recall and you have had the battery replaced, you must carry the repair/replacement certificate that the Apple service centre issues to you.Virgin Airlines in Australia is the most recent to ban affected models from being stowed in checked-in luggage, although they’re still allowed in carry-on. Just as a precaution, you should carry a print of the support page and be ready to prove that your machine is not part of the recall. (Image: Facebook/Steven Gagne) Have a MacBook Pro? Be prepared Even if you’re an informed consumer, the unfortunate part is that the shiny Apple logo on laptops is being looked at with suspicion in airports around the world. The issue of electronic devices getting overheated and emitting smoke could cause safety hazard on-board.

This replacement will be done free of cost but does not include paid service for any other issue. If Apple suggests that your machine is part of the recall, you should stop using it immediately and take it to an Apple authorized service centre to have the battery replaced. You can find the serial number of your MacBook Pro listed in the ‘About This Mac’ page. If it does say the above, you need to enter your machine’s serial number on Apple’s support page. If it says ‘MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)’, then you move on to the next step. What can you do? To find out if your 15-inch MacBook Pro is affected, first select ‘About This Mac’ from the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.

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