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                          1 - 2 hours

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5

  • Disable Auto Boot
  • 1 step
  • Lower Case
  • 7 steps
  • Battery Connector
  • 7 steps
  • Trackpad
  • 7 steps
  • Battery
  • 17 steps

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Introduction

iFixit adhesive remover is flammable. Perform this procedure in a well-ventilated area. Do not smoke or work near an open flame during this procedure.

To minimize risk of damage, turn on your MacBook and allow the battery to fully discharge before starting this procedure. A charged lithium-ion battery can create a dangerous and uncontrollable fire if accidentally punctured. If your battery is swollen, take extra precautions.

Note: The solvent used to dissolve the battery adhesive can damage certain plastics. Follow all instructions and take care where you apply the adhesive remover.

What you need

Step 1

              Disable Auto Boot
  • Before starting this procedure, you must disable your Mac’s Auto Boot feature. Auto Boot powers on your Mac when you open the lid, and may be accidentally triggered during disassembly. Use this guide or follow the abbreviated instructions below to disable Auto Boot. This command may not work on all Macs.
  • Power on your Mac and launch Terminal.
  • Copy and paste the following command (or type it exactly) into Terminal:
  • sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00
  • Press [return]. If prompted, enter your administrator password and press [return] again. Note: Your return key may also be labeled ⏎ or “enter.”
  • You can now safely power down your Mac and open the bottom case, without it accidentally powering on.
  • When your repair is complete and your Mac is successfully reassembled, re-enable Auto Boot with the following command:
  • sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03

Before starting this procedure, you must disable your Mac’s Auto Boot feature. Auto Boot powers on your Mac when you open the lid, and may be accidentally triggered during disassembly. Use this guide or follow the abbreviated instructions below to disable Auto Boot. This command may not work on all Macs.

Power on your Mac and launch Terminal.

Copy and paste the following command (or type it exactly) into Terminal:

sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00

Press [return]. If prompted, enter your administrator password and press [return] again. Note: Your return key may also be labeled ⏎ or “enter.”

You can now safely power down your Mac and open the bottom case, without it accidentally powering on.

When your repair is complete and your Mac is successfully reassembled, re-enable Auto Boot with the following command:

sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03

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Step 2

              Lower Case
  • Before proceeding, unplug and power down your MacBook. Close the display and lay it on a soft surface, top-side down.
  • Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove the six screws securing the lower case:
  • Two 6.2 mm screws
  • Two 5.3 mm screws
  • Two 3.4 mm screws
  • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your device.

Before proceeding, unplug and power down your MacBook. Close the display and lay it on a soft surface, top-side down.

Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove the six screws securing the lower case:

Two 6.2 mm screws

Two 5.3 mm screws

Two 3.4 mm screws

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your device.

Step 3

  • Apply a suction handle to the lower case near the front-center area of the MacBook Pro.
  • Lift the suction handle to create a slight separation between the lower case and the chassis.

Apply a suction handle to the lower case near the front-center area of the MacBook Pro.

Lift the suction handle to create a slight separation between the lower case and the chassis.

Step 4

  • Insert one corner of an opening pick into the space between the lower case and the chassis.
  • Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and halfway up the side of the case.
  • This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case to the chassis. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.

Insert one corner of an opening pick into the space between the lower case and the chassis.

Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and halfway up the side of the case.

This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case to the chassis. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.

Step 5

  • Repeat the previous step on the opposite side, sliding your opening pick under the lower case and up the side to pop the second clip free.

Repeat the previous step on the opposite side, sliding your opening pick under the lower case and up the side to pop the second clip free.

Step 6

  • Insert your opening pick once again under the front edge of the lower case, near one of the two centermost screw holes.
  • Give the pick a firm twist to pop free the third clip securing the lower case to the chassis.
  • Repeat this procedure near the other of the two centermost screw holes, popping the fourth clip free.

Insert your opening pick once again under the front edge of the lower case, near one of the two centermost screw holes.

Give the pick a firm twist to pop free the third clip securing the lower case to the chassis.

Repeat this procedure near the other of the two centermost screw holes, popping the fourth clip free.

Step 7

  • Pull the lower case firmly towards the front of the MacBook (away from the hinge area) to separate the last of the clips securing the lower case.
  • It may help to pull first at one corner, then the other.
  • This may require a lot of force.

Pull the lower case firmly towards the front of the MacBook (away from the hinge area) to separate the last of the clips securing the lower case.

It may help to pull first at one corner, then the other.

This may require a lot of force.

Step 8

  • Remove the lower case.

Remove the lower case.

Step 9

              Battery Connector
  • Carefully peel up the large piece of tape covering the battery connector, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.
  • Remove the tape.

Carefully peel up the large piece of tape covering the battery connector, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.

Remove the tape.

Step 10

  • Gently peel back the small piece of tape covering the battery board data cable connector.
  • The tape is integrated into the ribbon cable and will not detach completely. Simply peel it back enough to access the connector.

Gently peel back the small piece of tape covering the battery board data cable connector.

The tape is integrated into the ribbon cable and will not detach completely. Simply peel it back enough to access the connector.

Step 11

  • Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the small black locking tab securing the cable in its connector.

Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the small black locking tab securing the cable in its connector.

Step 12

  • Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket.
  • Slide parallel to the logic board, in the direction of the cable.

Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket.

Slide parallel to the logic board, in the direction of the cable.

Step 13

  • Fold the battery board data cable back and out of the way.
  • If you’re replacing your battery, you may need to completely remove and transfer this cable to your new battery. Disconnect both ends and carefully remove the cable. During installation, be careful not to install it upside-down or backwards—note the orientation in the photos.

Fold the battery board data cable back and out of the way.

If you’re replacing your battery, you may need to completely remove and transfer this cable to your new battery. Disconnect both ends and carefully remove the cable. During installation, be careful not to install it upside-down or backwards—note the orientation in the photos.

Step 14

  • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.7 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.

Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.7 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.

Step 15

  • Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.
  • Lift the connector high enough so that it stays separated from its socket. If it accidentally makes contact during the course of your repair, it could damage your MacBook Pro.

Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.

Lift the connector high enough so that it stays separated from its socket. If it accidentally makes contact during the course of your repair, it could damage your MacBook Pro.

Step 16

              Trackpad
  • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 2.1 mm screws securing the trackpad cable connector bracket.

Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 2.1 mm screws securing the trackpad cable connector bracket.

Step 17

  • Remove the trackpad cable connector bracket.

Remove the trackpad cable connector bracket.

Step 18

  • Use a spudger to disconnect the trackpad ribbon cable by gently prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Use a spudger to disconnect the trackpad ribbon cable by gently prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Step 19

  • Prepare an iOpener and lay it on top of the trackpad ribbon cable for about a minute, in order to soften the adhesive securing the trackpad ribbon cable to the top of the battery.
  • If you don’t have an iOpener, use a hair dryer to warm up the cable instead. The cable should be warm, but not too hot to touch. Be careful not to overheat the battery.

Prepare an iOpener and lay it on top of the trackpad ribbon cable for about a minute, in order to soften the adhesive securing the trackpad ribbon cable to the top of the battery.

If you don’t have an iOpener, use a hair dryer to warm up the cable instead. The cable should be warm, but not too hot to touch. Be careful not to overheat the battery.

Step 20

  • Carefully peel the trackpad ribbon cable up off the battery, and push it out of the way.
  • Do not fold or tear the cable.

Carefully peel the trackpad ribbon cable up off the battery, and push it out of the way.

Do not fold or tear the cable.

Step 21

  • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the ten screws securing the trackpad assembly:
  • Two 4.3 mm screws
  • Eight 5.8 mm screws

Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the ten screws securing the trackpad assembly:

Two 4.3 mm screws

Eight 5.8 mm screws

Step 22

  • Remove the trackpad assembly.
  • You’ll need to swing the display open slightly to remove the trackpad.
  • Take care to feed the trackpad ribbon cable through the MacBook Pro’s frame without snagging.
  • Be sure not to lose the six small washers (two circular and four rectangular) resting on the underside of the trackpad.

Remove the trackpad assembly.

You’ll need to swing the display open slightly to remove the trackpad.

Take care to feed the trackpad ribbon cable through the MacBook Pro’s frame without snagging.

Be sure not to lose the six small washers (two circular and four rectangular) resting on the underside of the trackpad.

Step 23

              Battery
  • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 3.1 mm screws securing the battery board.
  • These screws lie under the battery board data cable. You may need to gently maneuver the cable from side to side to access each screw.
  • Either screw may have a water damage indicator sticker on the top. If so, remove it with a pair of tweezers and set it aside before removing the screw.

Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 3.1 mm screws securing the battery board.

These screws lie under the battery board data cable. You may need to gently maneuver the cable from side to side to access each screw.

Either screw may have a water damage indicator sticker on the top. If so, remove it with a pair of tweezers and set it aside before removing the screw.

Step 24

  • The battery board is permanently attached to the battery. Check to make sure it has adequate clearance to come out together with the battery, without snagging on other components.
  • Insert the flat edge of a spudger under the battery board on the side nearest the logic board.
  • Lift the battery board to an angle of about 45 degrees. If necessary, lift the battery power connector out of the way to give the battery board extra clearance.

The battery board is permanently attached to the battery. Check to make sure it has adequate clearance to come out together with the battery, without snagging on other components.

Insert the flat edge of a spudger under the battery board on the side nearest the logic board.

Lift the battery board to an angle of about 45 degrees. If necessary, lift the battery power connector out of the way to give the battery board extra clearance.

Step 25

  • The liquid adhesive remover provided in your kit can affect the antireflective coating on your MacBook Pro’s display.
  • To protect your display, place a sheet of aluminum foil between the display and keyboard and leave it there while you work.
  • Additionally, layer an absorbent towel directly underneath the trackpad area to soak up any excess adhesive remover.

The liquid adhesive remover provided in your kit can affect the antireflective coating on your MacBook Pro’s display.

To protect your display, place a sheet of aluminum foil between the display and keyboard and leave it there while you work.

Additionally, layer an absorbent towel directly underneath the trackpad area to soak up any excess adhesive remover.

Step 26

  • Now that your MacBook Pro is fully prepped, it’s time to prep yourself.
  • iFixit adhesive remover contains acetone, a mild skin and eye irritant.
  • Wear eye protection when handling and applying the adhesive remover. (Eye protection is included in your kit.)
  • Do not wear contact lenses without eye protection.
  • Protective gloves are also included in your kit. If you are concerned about possible skin irritation, put your gloves on now.

Now that your MacBook Pro is fully prepped, it’s time to prep yourself.

iFixit adhesive remover contains acetone, a mild skin and eye irritant.

Wear eye protection when handling and applying the adhesive remover. (Eye protection is included in your kit.)

Do not wear contact lenses without eye protection.

Protective gloves are also included in your kit. If you are concerned about possible skin irritation, put your gloves on now.

Step 27

  • Pull off the black rubber stopper from your bottle of adhesive remover.
  • Twist to loosen or remove the bottle cap before you cut the applicator tip.
  • This unseals the bottle and allows the pressure to equalize before you cut the applicator tip. If you skip this step, the adhesive remover may spray out unexpectedly when the tip is cut.
  • Use scissors to cut off the sealed tip of the applicator.
  • Cutting close to the narrow tip will give you better control so you can apply the adhesive remover in small amounts.
  • Twist and close the bottle cap securely before you proceed further.

Pull off the black rubber stopper from your bottle of adhesive remover.

Twist to loosen or remove the bottle cap before you cut the applicator tip.

This unseals the bottle and allows the pressure to equalize before you cut the applicator tip. If you skip this step, the adhesive remover may spray out unexpectedly when the tip is cut.

Use scissors to cut off the sealed tip of the applicator.

Cutting close to the narrow tip will give you better control so you can apply the adhesive remover in small amounts.

Twist and close the bottle cap securely before you proceed further.

Step 28

  • Apply a few drops of adhesive remover underneath the front edge of the battery cell that lies nearest the fan.
  • You don’t need to use very much. The small bottle contains more than twice the amount of solvent needed to remove all the battery cells.

Apply a few drops of adhesive remover underneath the front edge of the battery cell that lies nearest the fan.

You don’t need to use very much. The small bottle contains more than twice the amount of solvent needed to remove all the battery cells.

Step 29

  • Tip the front edge of your MacBook Pro up at a slight angle so that the liquid adhesive remover flows underneath the battery cell.
  • Wait 2-3 minutes before you proceed to the next step, in order to give the adhesive remover time to work.

Tip the front edge of your MacBook Pro up at a slight angle so that the liquid adhesive remover flows underneath the battery cell.

Wait 2-3 minutes before you proceed to the next step, in order to give the adhesive remover time to work.

Step 30

  • After 2-3 minutes have passed, slide a plastic card under the edge of the battery cell where you applied the adhesive remover.
  • It may help to gently twist the card to open up a slight gap between the battery cell and the MacBook Pro’s case.

After 2-3 minutes have passed, slide a plastic card under the edge of the battery cell where you applied the adhesive remover.

It may help to gently twist the card to open up a slight gap between the battery cell and the MacBook Pro’s case.

Step 31

  • Gently work the card deeper under the battery cell to break up the adhesive securing it in place.
  • This should not require much force—the adhesive remover does most of the work. If you aren’t able to get your card under the battery cell, apply a bit more adhesive remover as instructed above and wait 2-3 minutes before trying again.

Gently work the card deeper under the battery cell to break up the adhesive securing it in place.

This should not require much force—the adhesive remover does most of the work. If you aren’t able to get your card under the battery cell, apply a bit more adhesive remover as instructed above and wait 2-3 minutes before trying again.

Step 32

  • Twist the card to raise the battery cell until it fully separates from the aluminum case.
  • Don’t try to remove the battery cell completely just yet—it’s still attached to the remaining cells.

Twist the card to raise the battery cell until it fully separates from the aluminum case.

Don’t try to remove the battery cell completely just yet—it’s still attached to the remaining cells.

Step 33

  • Leave the plastic card temporarily in place underneath the battery cell.
  • This prevents the cell from re-adhering to the case while you work on separating the remaining cells.

Leave the plastic card temporarily in place underneath the battery cell.

This prevents the cell from re-adhering to the case while you work on separating the remaining cells.

Step 34

  • Repeat the previous six steps to separate the other outer battery cell, on the opposite side.

Repeat the previous six steps to separate the other outer battery cell, on the opposite side.

Step 35

  • To separate the center battery cell, first raise the back edge of the MacBook Pro and prop it up on a foam block or book, so that the adhesive remover will flow away from the logic board.
  • Apply a few drops of adhesive remover along the back edge of the battery cell.

To separate the center battery cell, first raise the back edge of the MacBook Pro and prop it up on a foam block or book, so that the adhesive remover will flow away from the logic board.

Apply a few drops of adhesive remover along the back edge of the battery cell.

Step 36

  • Cutouts in the aluminum case between the center battery cell and trackpad may prevent the adhesive remover from flowing all the way underneath the battery.
  • To compensate, apply a few more drops of adhesive remover along each side of the center battery cell.
  • Wait 2-3 minutes before proceeding to the next step.

Cutouts in the aluminum case between the center battery cell and trackpad may prevent the adhesive remover from flowing all the way underneath the battery.

To compensate, apply a few more drops of adhesive remover along each side of the center battery cell.

Wait 2-3 minutes before proceeding to the next step.

Step 37

  • Slide a plastic card under one of the side edges of the center battery cell.
  • Try to keep your card well clear of the logic board.
  • It may help to gently twist the card to open up a slight gap between the battery cell and the MacBook Pro’s case.

Slide a plastic card under one of the side edges of the center battery cell.

Try to keep your card well clear of the logic board.

Step 38

  • Use the card to lift the battery cell until it fully separates from the aluminum case.

Use the card to lift the battery cell until it fully separates from the aluminum case.

Step 39

  • Lift and remove the battery.
  • Before installing your new battery, remove all the old adhesive from the MacBook Pro’s case.
  • With a little luck, you can slowly pull out each strip of adhesive with your fingers.
  • Otherwise, soak each strip of adhesive with a bit of adhesive remover for 2-3 minutes, and then scrape it out with a plastic tool. This can take quite a bit of work, so be patient.
  • Mop up any remaining adhesive remover and give your MacBook Pro a few minutes to air dry.
  • The replacement battery included in your iFixit kit comes with adhesive pre-installed. Test the battery’s fit and alignment carefully before peeling off the film covering the adhesive, and then press each cell firmly into place. If any additional films/liners are present that weren’t on your original battery, remove them now.
  • Calibrate your newly installed battery: charge it to 100%, and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. 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 Pro’s SMC.

Lift and remove the battery.

Before installing your new battery, remove all the old adhesive from the MacBook Pro’s case.

With a little luck, you can slowly pull out each strip of adhesive with your fingers.

Otherwise, soak each strip of adhesive with a bit of adhesive remover for 2-3 minutes, and then scrape it out with a plastic tool. This can take quite a bit of work, so be patient.

Mop up any remaining adhesive remover and give your MacBook Pro a few minutes to air dry.

The replacement battery included in your iFixit kit comes with adhesive pre-installed. Test the battery’s fit and alignment carefully before peeling off the film covering the adhesive, and then press each cell firmly into place. If any additional films/liners are present that weren’t on your original battery, remove them now.

Calibrate your newly installed battery: charge it to 100%, and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. 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 Pro’s SMC.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Finally, charge it uninterrupted back to 100%.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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benjamin.prestat - Jul 16, 2020

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Cela peut paraitre impressionnant mais si vous suivez à la lettre ce guide de démontage / remontage, vous y arriverez ! Patience et motivation seront déterminantes !

Cole Blair - Aug 14, 2020

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Make sure when removing the battery with the adhesive and card that the card goes about 2-2.5 cm into the battery (underneath) because there is a cut out in the metal preventing you from pushing underneath the battery thinking it is very strong adhesive when it is not. Also when lining up the battery connector make sure that is lined up and able to fit before making the adhesive stick. One last tip is to make sure the trackpad is aligned before completely screwing in.

Aykun Cetinkaya - Nov 13, 2020

All valid great tips

Provat Hoss - Oct 16, 2020

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Hi,

ich habe den Akku nach dieser Anleitung getauscht, jedoch wird der Akku nicht erkannt…kann mir jemand helfen?

dilber - Dec 28, 2021

hallo,

hat es sich für dich gelöst? Wenn ja, dann wie?

Ich habe das Macbook-Model A1708? Wüsstest du ob es für dieses Model auch funktioniert?

Gruß