As expected, Apple’s first MacBook Pro with a Retina display is now officially classed as “obsolete” worldwide, just over eight years after its release.
In a support document, Apple notes that obsolete products are no longer eligible for hardware service, with “no exceptions.” This means that any mid-2012 Retina MacBook Pro 15-inch models still out there that require a battery or other repairs will no longer be accepted by Apple.
The only alternatives are to follow one of iFixit’s many do-it-yourself repair guides, or to make enquiries at an independent repair shop, although many do not use official Apple parts.
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