Your 15-inch Pro stuck near the charger, shutting down early, or showing "Service Battery"? MacTech Pro replaces the A1990 battery for AED 390, in about 2–3 hours, with a 6-month warranty — watch it done, or have it collected.
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Battery replacement for the MacBook Pro 15-inch A1990 (2018/2019) costs AED 390 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 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2018 and 2019, model A1990, 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 15-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 15-inch (2018 & 2019) |
| Model number | A1990 |
| Service | Battery replacement |
| Price | AED 390 |
| 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 390, done in 2–3 hours.
Quick check before booking, so you get the right battery and price. The A1990 is the 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2018 and 2019 — the four-Thunderbolt-port model, with the Touch Bar and an Intel processor. The same A1990 number covers both the 2018 and 2019 releases, so don't worry about which year yours is, the battery is the same. The A1990 was the last 15-inch Pro; Apple replaced it with the 16-inch A2141 in late 2019.
To confirm: turn the MacBook over and read the small text along the bottom edge — it will say "Model A1990". You can also click the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. If your number turns out to be the 16-inch A2141 instead, no problem — MacTech Pro replaces that battery too (it's priced separately); just tell us your exact model and we'll sort it.
Your MacBook's battery is made of lithium-polymer cells, and each charge-and-drain counts toward a "cycle." Apple rates the A1990's battery for around 1,000 full cycles before it's considered consumed. A 15-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 A1990 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 15-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 A1990, never a tired or generic pack.
Worth being straight about: the A1990 is now several years old, and swollen batteries are common on this model. A swelling battery pushes up on the trackpad and the bottom case, so the first signs are often a trackpad that clicks oddly or won't click, or a MacBook that no longer sits flat on a desk — sometimes the case visibly bows. If you notice any of that, stop charging the MacBook and bring it to MacTech Pro promptly. A swollen lithium battery is a safety matter, not just a performance one, and MacTech Pro removes and replaces swollen batteries safely, including proper disposal of the old cells.
Swollen or bulging battery? Act promptly
Stop charging the MacBook, don't press on the trackpad, power it off, and bring it to MacTech Pro or book a free pickup. MacTech Pro replaces swollen A1990 batteries safely and disposes of the old cells correctly.
If any of these sound familiar, the battery is the cause — and MacTech Pro will confirm it for free:
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 A1990 battery is due. Send MacTech Pro a screenshot and we'll confirm.
New cells matched to the A1990'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 A1990 model — at no cost.
AED 390, 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.
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Based in Dubai Sports City, with free pickup and delivery across the city. We collect, replace your A1990 battery, and return it — to any of these areas and beyond:
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