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myVolts A1496 Laptop Battery 54.4Wh for MacBook Air 13" A1466

SKU CH-25HB-8B5TV

Replacement 54.4 Wh battery for MacBook Air 13" A1466 models from 2012 to 2017, includes screwdriver kit

  • Replacement battery fits MacBook Air 13" A1466 models from 2012 to 2017
  • 4Wh capacity at 7.6V with 6800mAh rating powers compatible laptops
  • Includes stainless steel screwdriver kit, helper stick and installation manual
  • Supports part number A1496 across multiple EMC configurations 2559, 2632, 2925
  • Compatible with model identifiers MD231, MD232, MD760, MD761, MJVE2, MJVG2, MQD32, MQD42, MQD52

Compatible MacBook Air models

This replacement battery fits MacBook Air 13.3 inch A1466 units released between 2012 and 2017. Supported EMC codes include 2559, 2632 and 2925. It covers model identifiers such as MD231, MD232, MD760, MD761, MJVE2, MJVG2, MQD32, MQD42 and MQD52. Buyers with MacBook Pro or newer Air models cannot use this part.

Capacity and voltage

The pack delivers 7.6V and 54.4Wh with a 6800mAh rating. It uses the Apple A1496 part number for direct replacement. No thermal, noise or power-draw data is provided by the supplier. The battery is supplied new and includes a screwdriver kit, helper stick and manual for installation.

Deciding specification

The single detail that determines fit is the A1496 part number matching your original battery. Verify the model number printed on the back case before ordering. This unit is not suitable for any MacBook outside the listed A1466 series.

Highlights

  • Replacement battery fits MacBook Air 13" A1466 models from 2012 to 2017
  • 4Wh capacity at 7.6V with 6800mAh rating powers compatible laptops
  • Includes stainless steel screwdriver kit, helper stick and installation manual
  • Supports part number A1496 across multiple EMC configurations 2559, 2632, 2925
  • Compatible with model identifiers MD231, MD232, MD760, MD761, MJVE2, MJVG2, MQD32, MQD42, MQD52

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the A1496 battery in my MacBook Air 13" A1466 and what step do people often miss?

Remove the bottom case screws with the included S2 screwdriver, disconnect the old battery connector, fit the new 54.4Wh unit, reconnect the cable, and replace the case screws — the step many skip is disconnecting the battery connector before removing the old cells.

What maintenance or replacement will the 7.6V 6800mAh A1496 battery need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the lithium-polymer pack should be replaced once its capacity drops below useful levels, typically after several hundred full charge cycles.

What limit appears first on the 54.4Wh A1496 battery during sustained heavy use?

The pack will hit its thermal and voltage limits before the 6800mAh rating is exhausted, causing the MacBook to throttle performance to protect the cells.

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