Macbook Pro Retina 13' Loose Battery

I have a MacBook Pro with Retina Display 13' and I just figured out that when I shake it it makes a rattling noise. I figured out that it was the mid-right battery cell because I checked on iFixit. If anyone else has a solution to this problem or if it is serious than please respond!
Thanks!

Same here.
Apple Premium Service Provider said there is nothing to fix. Everything would be on the right place.
The battery can't be loose because it's adhered to the alu body.

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