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- Lower Case
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- Battery
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BackMacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304
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Step 1
Lower Case
- Unplug your MacBook Air and power it off before you proceed.
- Remove ten Phillips screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Air:
- Six 2.8 mm screws
- Two 3.8 mm screws
- Two 5.4 mm screws
Unplug your MacBook Air and power it off before you proceed.
Remove ten Phillips screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Air:
Six 2.8 mm screws
Two 3.8 mm screws
Two 5.4 mm screws
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Step 2
- Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.
Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.
Step 3
Battery
- Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.
Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.
Step 4
- Remove the following nine screws securing the battery to the Air:
- Four 2.9 mm Phillips.
- Four 3.8 mm Phillips.
- One 7.2 mm Phillips.
Remove the following nine screws securing the battery to the Air:
Four 2.9 mm Phillips.
Four 3.8 mm Phillips.
One 7.2 mm Phillips.
Step 5
- Lift the battery out of the Air.
- If you’re installing a new battery, you should calibrate it after installation:
- Charge it to 100%, and then keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then, unplug and use it normally to drain the battery. When you see the low battery warning, save your work, and keep your laptop on until it goes to sleep due to low battery. Wait at least 5 hours, then charge your laptop uninterrupted to 100%.
- If you notice any unusual behavior or problems after installing your new battery, you may need to reset your MacBook’s SMC.
Lift the battery out of the Air.
If you’re installing a new battery, you should calibrate it after installation:
Charge it to 100%, and then keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then, unplug and use it normally to drain the battery. When you see the low battery warning, save your work, and keep your laptop on until it goes to sleep due to low battery. Wait at least 5 hours, then charge your laptop uninterrupted to 100%.
If you notice any unusual behavior or problems after installing your new battery, you may need to reset your MacBook’s SMC.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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jeehtoven - Aug 17, 2011
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This doesn’t make sense. The battery cost $110, plus shipping, which will come out to about $130, with next day shipping. Apple does it for $129, and will do it same day with an appointment. I know some people will do it for fun, but if you’re trying to save money, I have to roll with Apple on this one.
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookair/…
Mathieu Brassard - Sep 4, 2012
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I ordered a replacement battery for $75 (shipping included) and 3 days later the switch is done (thanks for this easy guide!). Now, my wife’s MBA is free from power cord again! It is a no brainer!
BatteryJohn - Mar 1, 2013
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I have bought the This replacment a1245 battey - A1237 and A1304 Battery
thanks for the install guide
tonkatuph - Sep 25, 2013
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The host is cute.
ppatel - May 2, 2014
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Well, that was easy. Now I can us my macbook air again without wires.
