Introduction
Don't pay Apple to replace your worn out battery. Do it yourself!
What you need
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Remove the eight 4 mm Phillips screws securing the lower case to the MacBook.
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Slightly lift the lower case near the vent opening.
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Continue running your fingers between the lower and upper cases until the upper case pops off its retaining clips.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.
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Use the tip of a spudger to carefully peel back the finger of the warning label to reveal a hidden Tri-Wing screw.
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Remove the 5 mm Tri-Wing screw securing the battery to the upper case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.