Your 13-inch Pro stuck near the charger, shutting down early, or showing "Service Battery"? MacTech Pro replaces the A1706 battery for AED 350, in about 2–3 hours, with a 6-month warranty — watch it done, or have it collected.
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Quick Answer
Battery replacement for the MacBook Pro 13-inch A1706 (2016–2017) costs AED 350 at MacTech Pro in Dubai. It takes 2–3 hours, carries a 6-month warranty, and you can watch it done live — or use free pickup and delivery across Dubai. MacTech Pro fits a fresh, full-capacity battery, resets the cycle count to zero, and runs a health check before your MacBook goes back to you.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2016 and 2017, model A1706, was the pro workhorse of its day — and it's now at the age where the original battery starts giving out. It's one of the most common repairs MacTech Pro handles on this model, and one of the most worthwhile, because a fresh battery brings a still-powerful machine right back to life. MacTech Pro fits a new full-capacity battery, removes the worn one safely, and gets your 13-inch Pro holding a proper 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 Pro 13-inch (2016 & 2017) |
| Model number | A1706 |
| Service | Battery replacement |
| Price | AED 350 |
| 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 350, done in 2–3 hours.
Quick check before booking, so you get the right battery and price. The A1706 is the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar from 2016 and 2017 — the four-port model with four USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 ports and an Intel processor, which sat above the two-port, function-key A1708. The same A1706 number covers both the 2016 and 2017 releases, so don't worry about which year yours is — the battery is the same.
To confirm: turn the MacBook over and read the small text along the bottom edge — it will say "Model A1706". You can also click the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. Not certain which 13-inch you have? Send MacTech Pro your model number and we'll confirm the right battery for you.
Your MacBook's battery is made of lithium-polymer cells, and each charge-and-drain counts toward a "cycle." Apple rates the A1706's battery for around 1,000 full cycles before it's considered consumed. A 13-inch Pro is a machine people lean on hard — video, photo, code, heavy multitasking — so it gets through charge cycles quickly, and after several years many A1706 batteries are simply at the end of their natural life.
Heat speeds that wear up, and Dubai's climate means batteries here often age faster than the cycle count alone suggests — and a powerful 13-inch Pro runs warm under load to begin with. It isn't a fault with your Mac; it's normal ageing, and the fix is just a fresh battery. When you come to MacTech Pro, that's exactly what you get: new full-capacity cells matched to the A1706, never a tired or generic pack.
If any of these sound familiar, the battery is the 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 MacBook, power it off, and bring it to MacTech Pro or book a free pickup. MacTech Pro removes and replaces swollen A1706 batteries safely, including proper disposal of the old cells.
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.
If it reads Service Recommended — or your cycle count is near/over 1,000 — the A1706 battery is due. Send MacTech Pro a screenshot and we'll confirm.
New cells matched to the A1706's original specification — full run time restored.
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 from the fans and vents while we're inside, no extra charge — which helps this hard-working machine run cooler.
Bring your MacBook to MacTech Pro and watch the whole replacement happen in front of you, usually within 2–3 hours. If you like seeing exactly what goes into your machine, choose this one.
Too busy to come in? MacTech Pro collects your MacBook from your home, office, or hotel anywhere in Dubai, replaces the battery, and delivers it back — all free of charge.
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 the battery is the issue (not the charger or a board fault) and confirms your A1706 model — at no cost.
AED 350, agreed upfront. No surprises later.
The old battery is safely removed and a fresh full-capacity battery installed on an ESD-safe bench.
Cycle count reset to zero, battery health verified, fans and vents cleaned.
Watch it done, collect the same day, or have MacTech Pro deliver it across Dubai.
No hidden add-ons, ever.
Most batteries done in a single visit.
Backed by MacTech Pro in writing.
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Based in Dubai Sports City, with free pickup and delivery across the city. We collect, replace your A1706 battery, and return it — to any of these areas and beyond:
Not the four-port A1706? MacTech Pro replaces batteries on every recent MacBook Pro — including the two-port 13-inch, plus the 15-inch and 16-inch Pro models:
Two quick steps — tell us about your MacBook Pro, then how to reach you. Free diagnosis, written quote, 6-month warranty.
Tap "Send on WhatsApp" and your details are pre-filled in a message to our team. We reply with a free written quote — no obligation.