Need a battery replacement for your MacBook Air 11-inch? We carry out this work in-house at our London workshop, with a fixed quote before we start.
The 11-inch Air battery is held in with screws, so replacement is tidy and quick. It’s the most common repair on this model because most have done hundreds of cycles. We check the cycle count and condition first and confirm the charger and MagSafe port are healthy.
About this model: The 11-inch MacBook Air is small, light and still popular as a travel or school machine. Its memory is soldered, but its SSD is a removable blade and its battery is screwed in rather than glued, so the most useful repairs remain very affordable.
Signs it needs a battery replacement
- Runs for under an hour
- Shuts down suddenly
- Condition shows ‘Service Recommended’
- Not charging
How we do it
First we confirm the battery really is the problem: cycle count, reported condition, and a check of the charger and charging circuit.
On this model the battery is screwed in rather than glued, which makes replacement clean and low-risk.
We then calibrate the new battery, confirm it charges from every port, and dispose of the old cells through a proper battery recycling route.
At a glance
| Years | 2010–2015 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo, then Core i5/i7 |
| Storage | Removable Apple SSD blade |
| Memory | Soldered to the logic board |
| Battery | Screwed in (no glue) |
| Power / charging | MagSafe 1 (2010–2011), MagSafe 2 (2012–2015) |
Before you bring it in
Back up your data if you can, note roughly how long a charge lasts now, and bring the charger too, so we can rule it out as the cause.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the MacBook Air 11-inch (2010–2015) (MacBookAir3,1 / 4,1 / 5,1 / 6,1 / 7,1; A1370, A1465). Look under Apple menu > About This Mac, or check the small print on the bottom case for the A-number. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
From £150 + VAT supplied and fitted.Apple battery model: A1375 (2010), A1406 (2011–2015) All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
How long will the new battery last?
A new battery should give you close to the run time it had when new, and typically lasts several years with normal use. Keeping it away from long periods at 100% charge and high heat helps it age more slowly.
Do you use genuine Apple parts?
Yes, wherever they still exist. For a Mac this age Apple no longer makes many parts, so we fit genuine Apple parts recovered from donor machines and tested before fitting. Where no genuine part is available at all, which mostly applies to batteries, we tell you before any work starts.
Can you fit an SSD while it’s here?
Yes. This model uses a removable apple ssd blade, and swapping to an SSD at the same time is often the best-value upgrade you can make.