Stuck near a power outlet because the charge no longer lasts? MacTech Pro replaces the A1466 battery for AED 250, in about 2–3 hours, with a 6 months warranty, watch it done, or have it collected.
Fresh full-capacity cell · Cycle count reset · Free internal clean
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Updated June 2026 · Written & reviewed by Dan, board-level Mac engineer
Quick Answer
For the MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) (A1466), MacTech Pro charges AED 250 for a battery replacement in Dubai. The job takes 2–3 hours and comes with a 6 months warranty; you can watch it done live at MacTech Pro, or use free pickup and delivery across Dubai. New full-capacity battery, cycle count zeroed, health verified, then back to you.
The A1466 is the classic wedge-shaped 13-inch MacBook Air sold up to 2017, the last of the much-loved non-Retina Airs. It charges over MagSafe 2 and is famously durable, which is exactly why so many are still in daily use and simply need a fresh battery.
When the battery in your MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) starts giving out, you don't need a new Mac, you need a fresh battery fitted properly. That's exactly what MacTech Pro does: new full-capacity cells, the old battery removed safely, and your Mac holding a real charge again the same day. Here's everything about this model and its battery, and how the replacement works in Dubai.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Model | MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) |
| Model number | A1466 |
| Chip | Intel |
| Price | AED 250 |
| Time | 2–3 hours |
| Warranty | 6 months |
| Live fixing | Yes – watch it done at MacTech Pro |
| Pickup & delivery | Yes – free across Dubai |
→ Ready to book? WhatsApp MacTech Pro — AED 250, done in 2–3 hours.
Quick check before booking, so you get the right battery and price. You can recognise the A1466 by the tapered wedge shape, the MagSafe charging port, the non-Retina screen. To be sure, turn the Mac over and read the small print near the bottom edge (it will say “Model A1466”), or click the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. Not certain? Send MacTech Pro your model number and we'll confirm the right battery for you.
Every MacBook battery is built from lithium-polymer cells, and each charge-and-drain counts as a “cycle.” Apple rates this battery for around 1,000 cycles. Your MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) has had years of daily charging by now, so the original cells are very likely simply worn out, holding a fraction of what they once did. That isn't a fault with your Mac, it's age, and the cure is a fresh battery. MacTech Pro fits new full-capacity cells matched to the A1466, never a tired or generic pack. Dubai's heat tends to age batteries faster too, so many here wear out a little sooner than the cycle count alone suggests.
If any of these sound familiar, the battery is the likely cause, and MacTech Pro will confirm it for free:
Swollen or bulging battery? Act promptly
A swollen battery is the one to act on quickly, it's a safety matter. If the case is bulging or the trackpad is lifting, stop charging the Mac and get it to MacTech Pro promptly; we remove and replace swollen batteries safely, including proper disposal.
Not sure if it's the battery? You can see your battery's condition in under a minute, before you book:
Click the Apple menu and choose System Settings (macOS Ventura and later) or System Preferences (Monterey and earlier).
Select Battery, then open Battery Health (labelled "Battery Health & Charging" on newer macOS).
Normal means the battery is healthy. Service Recommended means it's worn and due for replacement.
Or hold the Option (⌥) key and click the battery icon in the menu bar to see the Condition line directly.
New cells matched to the A1466's original specification.
Worn or swollen cells removed and disposed of correctly by MacTech Pro.
Your new battery starts fresh, exactly as it should.
MacTech Pro verifies the new battery reads correctly before handover.
Written warranty on the battery and the workmanship.
Dust cleared while we're inside, no extra charge.
Bring your MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) to MacTech Pro and watch the whole replacement happen in front of you, usually within 2–3 hours.
Too busy to come in? MacTech Pro collects from your home, office, or hotel anywhere in Dubai, replaces the battery, and delivers it back, all free.
Leave it with MacTech Pro and collect the same day, the battery is typically ready in a couple of hours.
→ Pick whatever fits your day — message MacTech Pro to arrange it.
MacTech Pro confirms it's the battery (not the charger or a board fault) and confirms your A1466 model, at no cost.
AED 250, agreed upfront. No surprises.
Old battery safely removed, fresh full-capacity battery installed on an ESD-safe bench.
Cycle count reset to zero, health verified, internal dust cleaned.
Watch it done, collect same day, or MacTech Pro delivers across Dubai.
AED 250. No hidden add-ons.
2–3 hours. Most batteries done in a single visit.
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Based in Dubai Sports City, with free pickup and delivery across the city. We collect, replace your A1466 battery, and return it — to any of these areas and beyond:
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