Some Apple laptops have an expanding battery problem — and you may be able to get it replaced for free (AAPL)

Mac Book Pro 3

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• Apple announced late last Friday that it will provide free replacements for some MacBook Pro batteries. 

• The program only applies to 13-inch MacBook Pro computers, which were manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017. 

• It also only applies to MacBook Pro computers without the Touch Bar touchscreen keyboard. Your computer should look like the one pictured at the top of this post. 

• "Apple has determined that, in a limited number of 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units, a component may fail causing the built-in battery to expand. This is not a safety issue and Apple will replace eligible batteries, free of charge," according to the announcement.

• You can check to see if your laptop is eligible for a free replacement here. 

13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Battery Replacement Program

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