--- product_id: 116051538 title: "iFixit A1398 A1618 Battery for MacBook Pro 15\" Retina (Mid 2015) - Repair Kit" brand: "ifixit" price: "R4560" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "I Fixit" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/116051538-ifixit-a1398-a1618-battery-for-macbook-pro-15-retina-mid store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 99 Wh watt-hour energy output 8800 mAh high-capacity power Complete DIY repair kit included iFixit A1398 A1618 Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) - Repair Kit **Brand:** ifixit **Price:** R4560 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Power your productivity with DIY precision and pro-level battery life! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** iFixit A1398 A1618 Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) - Repair Kit by ifixit - **How much does it cost?** R4560 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/116051538-ifixit-a1398-a1618-battery-for-macbook-pro-15-retina-mid) ## Best For - ifixit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ifixit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Smart Upgrade:** Extend your MacBook’s lifespan and reduce e-waste by replacing your battery yourself with expert-grade parts. - • **All-in-One DIY Kit:** Includes every tool and adhesive you need—no extra purchases, no hassle, just seamless repair. - • **Power Up Like a Pro:** Restore your MacBook Pro’s battery life with a robust 8800 mAh capacity that keeps you unplugged longer. - • **Precision Compatibility:** Engineered specifically for MacBook Pro 15" Retina Mid 2015 (A1398) ensuring perfect fit and performance. - • **Warranty-Backed Confidence:** Covered by iFixit’s 1-year battery warranty—repair with peace of mind and zero compromises. ## Overview The iFixit A1398 A1618 Battery Repair Kit is a premium, high-capacity 8800 mAh lithium-ion battery designed exclusively for the MacBook Pro 15" Retina Mid 2015. This all-inclusive kit provides every tool and adhesive needed for a professional-grade DIY replacement, backed by a 1-year warranty. Perfect for tech-savvy professionals aiming to extend their laptop’s life and maintain peak performance without costly service visits. ## Description desertcart.com: iFixit A1398 A1618 Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) - Repair Kit : Electronics Review: The easiest, most complete kit out there. - iFixit has a reputation amongst the DIYers willing to face the challenge of fixing their technology themselves. As a seasoned IT professional, the price and the effort looked like an easy win. When I say the kit is complete, I mean it. Down to rubber gloves and safety glasses to wear when using the solvent to soften up the glue on the old batteries. It came with the pentalobe screwdrivers needed to open up my MacBook Pro and remove the supports for the battery cable. It had spludgers and thin pieces of plastic to help unglue the original batteries. Even tweeters to remove the cable from the motherboard. I literally needed nothing other than what came in the box to complete this project. The process doesn't take very long, depending on how delicate you are with getting the old battery out and how well the solvent gets to the adhesive on the old batteries. While difficult in practice, patience is rewarded. If your MacBook is warning you to replace your battery, starting to not keep a charge, or turn into a spicy pillow, I can highly recommend this kit. Review: Great buy, not an easy install, so far so good though - *** 6/17/21 Here's a how I did it. Got a cheapie MBPro 2015 retina 15" with a 672 cycle battery (yikes!), and "battery service required" error message when checking battery status. Flipped it over, took out the screws using tools from this set, and began the operation. Watched youtube videos and visible instructions to get familiar. Do that before you begin this; I've taken macbooks apart for years (2011, 2007 mbpros) but this really required some effort. Drain the battery down to ZERO before attempting this. I did NOT remove all the stuff like you are supposed to (at my risk) only removed battery and trackpad connection (steps 1-6 in ifixit's instructions). I also took out the SSD as a precaution. I def was not going to screw with the wifi/bluetooth 3 connectors, nor the speakers etc. I did this at MY risk; I could have easily ruined stuff. You need to tilt the machine up maybe 1½" - 2" to get the glue remover to go under the battery when working on each side, though I had trouble with the nozzle, i had to cut it open to make a small hole. Despite my best efforts, I spilled some of that magic juice on things "local" to the battery, but wiped it immediately (it's like acetone so it evaporates quickly). Literally within 10 or seconds, the glue was loose enough to begin pulling away. I used a spudger and the credit card shaped card to dig away gently. ***One criticism is the glue remover nozzle is just way too big for the small space between battery and speakers (and since i didn't remove the speakers—i didn't care if they were ruined actually—the space was even smaller).*** But if you follow instructions and remove each side and carefully use the glue remover (and you literally only need tiny amounts; add more after 15 seconds if the glue doesn't move), the battery will come out. Since it is in big pieces, it might seem weird to pull it out. I used the case the new battery came in, to store the used battery (same shape!). You'll probably want to remove the rest of the nasty glue remnants stuck to the case. Just do it carefully with glue remover, spudger (scraping), and the card. It all will come off. Dry this thoroughly. I took the top plastic off of the new battery first and placed it where it fit to see. Then I took the bottom plastic off and set it in. Be real sure you know where it goes because even setting the new battery down gently will stick to the case. I pressed down hard and it stayed (see note below). Put back SSD ,Re-attached connectors to trackpad and battery (in that order; battery should be first thing and last thing you connect), and it booted fine with new life! Follow instructions to properly calibrate: charge it to 100%, drain it to ZERO, then charge it to 100% and leave for 2 hours. Get Coconut Battery app. Maybe took a half hour to do; kept iPhone on with youtube instructions just to be sure. **** I will update. **** *** 6/22 After a few days, i have gone from 1 cycle to 3 cycles, and my capacity dropped to 99.8% according to Coconut Battery. I started at about 103% on first day of capacity, but now after a few days, it has stayed at 99.8%, 8584 mAh (design capacity 8600 mAh). I think this is reasonable. Battery life seems fine. I have yet to time it to see how long I can work. **note from above about battery sticking to case: One thing I noticed today is that the battery may have de-attached from the case in a spot because it seems loose when I moved it up suddenly. I'll check on that next time I open it. ## Features - Replace an old or worn out battery with this part. New battery will have a capacity greater than 8320 mAh. - Fix Kit includes all adhesive and tools needed for a successful DIY repair. - Specifications - Part #: 020-00079. Battery Model #: A1618. Watt Hours: 99 Wh. Voltage: 11.26 V. Milliamp Hours: 8800 mAh. - Compatible with MacBook Pro 15" Retina A1398 Mid 2015. - Covered by iFixit's 1 Year Warranty for batteries. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07P5RP1PK | | Antenna Location | Laptop | | Battery Capacity | 8800 milliamp_hours | | Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion | | Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion | | Best Sellers Rank | #42,396 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #2,863 in Laptop Batteries | | Brand | iFixit | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 78 Reviews | | Item Dimensions | 5.44 x 3.44 x 0.34 inches | | Item Weight | 1.6 pounds | | Manufacturer | iFixit | | Model Name | a1398,pro | | Model Number | A1618 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Laptop | | Reusability | Rechargeable | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 3.8 volts | | Warranty Description | One Year Guarantee | ## Product Details - **Battery Capacity:** 8800 Milliamp Hours - **Battery Cell Composition:** Lithium Ion - **Brand:** iFixit - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Laptop - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![iFixit A1398 A1618 Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) - Repair Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tqH7-FQhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The easiest, most complete kit out there. *by Q***K on October 24, 2025* iFixit has a reputation amongst the DIYers willing to face the challenge of fixing their technology themselves. As a seasoned IT professional, the price and the effort looked like an easy win. When I say the kit is complete, I mean it. Down to rubber gloves and safety glasses to wear when using the solvent to soften up the glue on the old batteries. It came with the pentalobe screwdrivers needed to open up my MacBook Pro and remove the supports for the battery cable. It had spludgers and thin pieces of plastic to help unglue the original batteries. Even tweeters to remove the cable from the motherboard. I literally needed nothing other than what came in the box to complete this project. The process doesn't take very long, depending on how delicate you are with getting the old battery out and how well the solvent gets to the adhesive on the old batteries. While difficult in practice, patience is rewarded. If your MacBook is warning you to replace your battery, starting to not keep a charge, or turn into a spicy pillow, I can highly recommend this kit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy, not an easy install, so far so good though *by R***D on June 23, 2021* *** 6/17/21 Here's a how I did it. Got a cheapie MBPro 2015 retina 15" with a 672 cycle battery (yikes!), and "battery service required" error message when checking battery status. Flipped it over, took out the screws using tools from this set, and began the operation. Watched youtube videos and visible instructions to get familiar. Do that before you begin this; I've taken macbooks apart for years (2011, 2007 mbpros) but this really required some effort. Drain the battery down to ZERO before attempting this. I did NOT remove all the stuff like you are supposed to (at my risk) only removed battery and trackpad connection (steps 1-6 in ifixit's instructions). I also took out the SSD as a precaution. I def was not going to screw with the wifi/bluetooth 3 connectors, nor the speakers etc. I did this at MY risk; I could have easily ruined stuff. You need to tilt the machine up maybe 1½" - 2" to get the glue remover to go under the battery when working on each side, though I had trouble with the nozzle, i had to cut it open to make a small hole. Despite my best efforts, I spilled some of that magic juice on things "local" to the battery, but wiped it immediately (it's like acetone so it evaporates quickly). Literally within 10 or seconds, the glue was loose enough to begin pulling away. I used a spudger and the credit card shaped card to dig away gently. ***One criticism is the glue remover nozzle is just way too big for the small space between battery and speakers (and since i didn't remove the speakers—i didn't care if they were ruined actually—the space was even smaller).*** But if you follow instructions and remove each side and carefully use the glue remover (and you literally only need tiny amounts; add more after 15 seconds if the glue doesn't move), the battery will come out. Since it is in big pieces, it might seem weird to pull it out. I used the case the new battery came in, to store the used battery (same shape!). You'll probably want to remove the rest of the nasty glue remnants stuck to the case. Just do it carefully with glue remover, spudger (scraping), and the card. It all will come off. Dry this thoroughly. I took the top plastic off of the new battery first and placed it where it fit to see. Then I took the bottom plastic off and set it in. Be real sure you know where it goes because even setting the new battery down gently will stick to the case. I pressed down hard and it stayed (see note below). Put back SSD ,Re-attached connectors to trackpad and battery (in that order; battery should be first thing and last thing you connect), and it booted fine with new life! Follow instructions to properly calibrate: charge it to 100%, drain it to ZERO, then charge it to 100% and leave for 2 hours. Get Coconut Battery app. Maybe took a half hour to do; kept iPhone on with youtube instructions just to be sure. **** I will update. **** *** 6/22 After a few days, i have gone from 1 cycle to 3 cycles, and my capacity dropped to 99.8% according to Coconut Battery. I started at about 103% on first day of capacity, but now after a few days, it has stayed at 99.8%, 8584 mAh (design capacity 8600 mAh). I think this is reasonable. Battery life seems fine. I have yet to time it to see how long I can work. **note from above about battery sticking to case: One thing I noticed today is that the battery may have de-attached from the case in a spot because it seems loose when I moved it up suddenly. I'll check on that next time I open it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working well so far *by R***G on March 13, 2022* Almost every cell of my original MBP battery had swollen -- to the point where it would not sit flat on a table -- and OSX was showing "battery service needed" errors. Honestly I would have just pad Apple the $200 to replace it for me, but I couldn't get a workable appointment time at any of the three Apple stores in my area; so DIY it was. Installing this was a fiddly process, but that's not iFixit's fault. The kit contained all the necessary tools, which were good quality and can be used again. Based on user comments in the iFixit Guide, we opted not to remove the speakers and motherboard from the computer, which saved a ton of time (40-ish steps in the guide). Since the old battery was puffed up, it had already pulled away so we were able to separate it from the computer case without using the solvent. Then it was just a matter of cleaning up the leftover adhesive with goo gone, installing the new battery, and screwing it all back together. So far, the battery works fine and holds a charge as expected. No more battery errors. We didn't save a *ton* of money vs the Apple store, but we got it done on our timetable without having to take time off work. Most Batteries Plus Bulb stores will recycle used lithium ion batteries, so that's what we did with the old one. ## Frequently Bought Together - iFixit A1398 A1618 Battery for MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2015) - Repair Kit - MMOBIEL Speaker Set Left and Right Replacement Compatible with MacBook Pro 15 inch Retina A1398 No. 609-0336-A 2012-2015 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/116051538-ifixit-a1398-a1618-battery-for-macbook-pro-15-retina-mid](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/116051538-ifixit-a1398-a1618-battery-for-macbook-pro-15-retina-mid) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*