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Rectangular black lithium polymer battery with connector ribbon

NShi

NShi A1493 11.34V 71.8Wh laptop battery for MacBook Pro 13 A1502 ME864 ME866 Late 2013 Mid 2014 Retina

SKU CH-V78X-38JFT

Replacement lithium-polymer battery with 71.8 Wh capacity and 11.34 V output for MacBook Pro 13 Retina models from late 2013 and mid 2014

  • Battery TypeLithium Polymer
  • 8Wh capacity powers MacBook Pro 13 Retina through a full workday
  • 34V lithium polymer chemistry matches original A1493 specifications exactly
  • CE and RoHS certified for safety compliance across European standards
  • Fits Late 2013 and Mid 2014 models including ME864 ME866 020-8148
  • Brand new replacement battery ready for immediate installation

Compatible replacement battery

The NShi A1493 is a new lithium polymer battery rated at 11.34V and 71.8Wh. It matches the original part number A1493 and carries CE and ROHS certifications for safety compliance. This unit is designed specifically for the MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina models A1502 ME864 ME866LL/A 020-8148 released in late 2013 and mid 2014.

Installation and first use

The battery fits inside the existing chassis of the listed MacBook Pro models without requiring additional adapters or cables. It connects directly to the logic board using the original connector layout. The manufacturer notes that the first charge should run for 24 hours before normal use to calibrate the cells.

Who this suits and who it does not

This battery suits owners of the exact 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro models from late 2013 and mid 2014 who need a direct capacity replacement. It is not suitable for any other MacBook size, year, or series, nor for users whose laptop uses a different part number or voltage specification.

Highlights

  • 8Wh capacity powers MacBook Pro 13 Retina through a full workday
  • 34V lithium polymer chemistry matches original A1493 specifications exactly
  • CE and RoHS certified for safety compliance across European standards
  • Fits Late 2013 and Mid 2014 models including ME864 ME866 020-8148
  • Brand new replacement battery ready for immediate installation

Specifications

Battery TypeLithium Polymer

Questions about this item

How long will the 71.8 Wh lithium-polymer cell hold a charge during an all-day workload?

The pack is rated at 71.8 Wh and 11.34 V; actual runtime depends on the MacBook Pro 13" Retina workload, screen brightness and background tasks.

Does the A1493 replacement run hot or make noise after hours of continuous use?

The battery itself has no moving parts and produces no audible noise; heat output is governed by the MacBook Pro 13" Retina thermal design and the 11.34 V chemistry under load.

What must already be in the MacBook Pro 13" Retina for this A1493 battery to install and function?

The laptop must use the original A1493 connector and support 11.34 V 71.8 Wh packs — compatible with MacBook Pro 13" A1502 ME864 ME866 Late 2013 Mid 2014 Retina models.

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