I need a new Mac. My 2015 MacBook Pro’s battery is swelling and its time is coming to an end. I need some help figuring out what to get: I don’t really need portable. I have some decent monitors but would be interested in upgrading. I will want to calibrate any monitor solution. Pho... 125px.com

@tgray I just got my 2013 15” rMBP battery replaced for swelling. It only cost me $200, out of warranty, and it is like a new machine again. I would look into that option if you aren’t dead set on an upgrade.

@mjdescy Apple did the replacement? That is tempting no matter what I do. Thanks for the tip.

@tgray Yes. Apple did the replacement. I brought my machine to the Apple Store and they knew just what to do. They shipped it out to an Apple-authorized service center, and I got it back in 3-4 days. You might want to do it anyway, even if you upgrade, to have a spare device, or to prepare it for sale.

@mjdescy Exactly my thoughts. My last laptop battery got swole too. I think that was a... 2009?

@tgray Apple recently announced a recall program for that model. Check your serial number. //@@mjdescy