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I am an AASP. I replace apple silicon batteries under warranty. They don't require a mail-in. Not sure why his local AASP told him that. I stopped reading after that.

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Probably he went to some Apple reseller that passes repairs to a real AASP. I've seen that arrangement in my vicinity and you're better off going directly to the repair centre. Not everyone knows that though.

> Probably he went to some Apple reseller that passes repairs to a real AASP.

No, it's definitely performed in-house. I can literally see their workshop and talk to the technicians. Not to mention that same-day service would have been very difficult if it were passed off to someone else. And there aren't many AASPs in my town anyway.

This needs to be the top voted comment. Also MacBook Battery replacement with whole keyboard has been a thing for 12+ years at least.

> MacBook Battery replacement with whole keyboard has been a thing for 12+ years at least.

As stated in the blog post, my last two MacBook Pro battery replacements, without AppleCare, were $200 not $600, so clearly something has changed.

AASP: Apple Authorized Service Providers

> I am an AASP. I replace apple silicon batteries under warranty.

In the United States?

Yup, They do not require me to mail in the device. I order a top case w battery or a replacement battery depending on the model.

Well, I don't know. Like I said, I've been going to the same place for years, and they've done battery replacements and other work for me before, and I've never had a problem. It doesn't seem plausible that they would turn away business.

Which state are you in?

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