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Steps

65

Time Required

                          1 - 3 hours

Sections

6

  • Disable Auto Boot
  • 1 step
  • Lower Case
  • 7 steps
  • Battery Connector
  • 6 steps
  • Trackpad Assembly
  • 7 steps
  • Logic Board Assembly
  • 28 steps
  • Battery
  • 16 steps

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Introduction

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

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 looks puffy or 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
  • Completely power off and unplug your MacBook Pro before you begin. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.
  • Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove six screws securing the lower case, of the following lengths:
  • Four 4.7 mm screws
  • Two 6.6 mm screws
  • Note the orientation of the screws as you remove them—they need to be reinstalled at a slight angle.
  • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your device.

Completely power off and unplug your MacBook Pro before you begin. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.

Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove six screws securing the lower case, of the following lengths:

Four 4.7 mm screws

Two 6.6 mm screws

Note the orientation of the screws as you remove them—they need to be reinstalled at a slight angle.

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

  • Press a suction handle into place near the front edge of the lower case, between the screw holes.
  • Lift up on the suction handle just enough to open a small gap under the lower case.

Press a suction handle into place near the front edge of the lower case, between the screw holes.

Lift up on the suction handle just enough to open a small gap under the lower case.

Step 4

  • Slide the corner of an opening pick into the gap you just created underneath the lower case.
  • Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and then halfway up the side of the MacBook Pro.
  • This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.

Slide the corner of an opening pick into the gap you just created underneath the lower case.

Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and then halfway up the side of the MacBook Pro.

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

Step 5

  • Repeat the previous step on the opposite side, using your opening pick to release the second clip.

Repeat the previous step on the opposite side, using your opening pick to release the second clip.

Step 6

  • Lift the front edge of the lower case (the side opposite the display hinge) just enough to slide your fingertips underneath and get a good grip on it.
  • Two additional hidden clips near the middle of the cover may pop free at this point, if they haven’t already.
  • Don’t lift very far and don’t try to remove the lower case yet.

Lift the front edge of the lower case (the side opposite the display hinge) just enough to slide your fingertips underneath and get a good grip on it.

Two additional hidden clips near the middle of the cover may pop free at this point, if they haven’t already.

Don’t lift very far and don’t try to remove the lower case yet.

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.
  • Pull first at one corner, then the other.
  • Pull to the side—not up.
  • 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.

Pull first at one corner, then the other.

Pull to the side—not up.

This may require a lot of force.

Step 8

  • Remove the lower case.
  • To reinstall the lower case:
  • Set it in place and align the sliding clips near the display hinge. Press down and slide the cover toward the hinge. It should stop sliding as the clips engage.
  • When the sliding clips are fully engaged and the lower case looks correctly aligned, press down firmly on the lower case to engage the four hidden clips. You should feel and hear them click into place.

Remove the lower case.

To reinstall the lower case:

Set it in place and align the sliding clips near the display hinge. Press down and slide the cover toward the hinge. It should stop sliding as the clips engage.

When the sliding clips are fully engaged and the lower case looks correctly aligned, press down firmly on the lower case to engage the four hidden clips. You should feel and hear them click into place.

Step 9

              Battery Connector
  • Peel up and remove the large rectangular battery board cover, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.
  • If the cover doesn’t peel up easily, apply mild heat with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften the adhesive underneath, and try again.
  • If the cover doesn’t seat securely during reassembly, try rotating it 180 degrees. It must be oriented correctly in order for the adhesive pads underneath to contact the board screws.

Peel up and remove the large rectangular battery board cover, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.

If the cover doesn’t peel up easily, apply mild heat with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften the adhesive underneath, and try again.

If the cover doesn’t seat securely during reassembly, try rotating it 180 degrees. It must be oriented correctly in order for the adhesive pads underneath to contact the board screws.

Step 10

  • Peel back the tape covering the battery board data cable connector.
  • The tape may not detach completely; just peel it back enough to access the connector.

Peel back the tape covering the battery board data cable connector.

The tape may not detach completely; just peel it back enough to access the connector.

Step 11

  • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.

Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.

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

  • 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 14

  • Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.
  • Lift the connector high enough to keep it separated from its socket while you work. If it accidentally makes contact, it could damage your MacBook Pro.

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

Lift the connector high enough to keep it separated from its socket while you work. If it accidentally makes contact, it could damage your MacBook Pro.

Step 15

              Trackpad Assembly
  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.9 mm screws securing the trackpad cable’s cover bracket.
  • Remove the bracket.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.9 mm screws securing the trackpad cable’s cover bracket.

Remove the bracket.

Step 16

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

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

Step 17

  • Apply mild heat to the trackpad ribbon cable to soften the adhesive securing it to the battery.
  • You can use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun, but be careful not to overheat the battery. The cable should be warm, but not too hot to touch.

Apply mild heat to the trackpad ribbon cable to soften the adhesive securing it to the battery.

You can use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun, but be careful not to overheat the battery. The cable should be warm, but not too hot to touch.

Step 18

  • Carefully peel the trackpad cable up off the battery, and push it out of the way.
  • Don’t fold or tear the cable. If you have trouble, don’t force it—apply more heat and try again.

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

Don’t fold or tear the cable. If you have trouble, don’t force it—apply more heat and try again.

Step 19

  • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 13 screws securing the trackpad assembly:
  • Nine 5.8 mm screws
  • Four 4.9 mm screws
  • These screws look very similar, so don’t mix them up.
  • These screws can loosen over time due to the clicking action on the Force Touch trackpad. Adding a little blue threadlocker as you install them can help keep them secure.
  • Install the screws loosely and check the trackpad alignment before tightening them down.

Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 13 screws securing the trackpad assembly:

Nine 5.8 mm screws

Four 4.9 mm screws

These screws look very similar, so don’t mix them up.

These screws can loosen over time due to the clicking action on the Force Touch trackpad. Adding a little blue threadlocker as you install them can help keep them secure.

Install the screws loosely and check the trackpad alignment before tightening them down.

Step 20

  • Swing the display open slightly, but keep the MacBook upside-down. The trackpad assembly should separate and lay flat on the display.
  • Gently feed the trackpad’s ribbon cable through its slot in the chassis.
  • Carefully note the correct slot for the trackpad cable during reassembly—it goes through the narrow slot alongside the battery, not the bigger slot near the MacBook Pro’s front edge.

Swing the display open slightly, but keep the MacBook upside-down. The trackpad assembly should separate and lay flat on the display.

Gently feed the trackpad’s ribbon cable through its slot in the chassis.

Carefully note the correct slot for the trackpad cable during reassembly—it goes through the narrow slot alongside the battery, not the bigger slot near the MacBook Pro’s front edge.

Step 21

  • As you remove the trackpad assembly, be very careful not to lose the nine small metal washers resting on the screw posts. (They will fly off and get lost with very little provocation.)
  • Remove the trackpad assembly.

As you remove the trackpad assembly, be very careful not to lose the nine small metal washers resting on the screw posts. (They will fly off and get lost with very little provocation.)

Remove the trackpad assembly.

Step 22

              Logic Board Assembly
  • Using a T3 Torx driver, remove the two 1.9 mm screws securing the keyboard connector cover bracket.
  • Remove the bracket.

Using a T3 Torx driver, remove the two 1.9 mm screws securing the keyboard connector cover bracket.

Step 23

  • Use your spudger to disconnect the keyboard by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Use your spudger to disconnect the keyboard by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Step 24

  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws securing the cover on the display board flex cable.
  • Remove the display board flex cable cover.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws securing the cover on the display board flex cable.

Remove the display board flex cable cover.

Step 25

  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.7 mm screws securing the bracket for the display board cable connector.
  • Remove the bracket from the display board cable connector.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.7 mm screws securing the bracket for the display board cable connector.

Remove the bracket from the display board cable connector.

Step 26

  • Pry straight up with your spudger to disconnect the display board flex cable.

Pry straight up with your spudger to disconnect the display board flex cable.

Step 27

  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.0 mm screws securing each hinge cover (four screws total).

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.0 mm screws securing each hinge cover (four screws total).

Step 28

  • Remove both hinge covers.

Remove both hinge covers.

Step 29

  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.4 mm screws securing the cover bracket for the Touch ID and headphone jack cable connectors.
  • Remove the bracket.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.4 mm screws securing the cover bracket for the Touch ID and headphone jack cable connectors.

Step 30

  • Disconnect the headphone jack cable by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Disconnect the headphone jack cable by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Step 31

  • Disconnect the power button and Touch ID sensor by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Disconnect the power button and Touch ID sensor by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Step 32

  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the 1.3 mm screw securing the cover bracket for the Touch Bar digitizer connector.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the 1.3 mm screw securing the cover bracket for the Touch Bar digitizer connector.

Step 33

  • Using your tweezers, slide the bracket toward the side edge of the MacBook Pro until it clears the slotted retaining tab on the logic board.
  • Remove the bracket.

Using your tweezers, slide the bracket toward the side edge of the MacBook Pro until it clears the slotted retaining tab on the logic board.

Step 34

  • Disconnect the Touch Bar digitizer cable by prying it straight up from the logic board.

Disconnect the Touch Bar digitizer cable by prying it straight up from the logic board.

Step 35

  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.9 mm screws securing the bracket for the Touch Bar display cable connector.
  • Remove the bracket.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.9 mm screws securing the bracket for the Touch Bar display cable connector.

Step 36

  • Disconnect the Touch Bar display cable by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Disconnect the Touch Bar display cable by prying its connector straight up from the logic board.

Step 37

  • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four 1.3 mm screws securing the Thunderbolt flex cable covers:
  • Two screws on the left
  • Two more on the right

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four 1.3 mm screws securing the Thunderbolt flex cable covers:

Two screws on the left

Two more on the right

Step 38

  • Disconnect the left-side Thunderbolt flex cable by prying it straight up from the logic board.
  • Pry from the inside edge, nearest the fan.
  • Gently push the flex cable connector off to the side so it doesn’t interfere with logic board removal.

Disconnect the left-side Thunderbolt flex cable by prying it straight up from the logic board.

Pry from the inside edge, nearest the fan.

Gently push the flex cable connector off to the side so it doesn’t interfere with logic board removal.

Step 39

  • Repeat to disconnect the Thunderbolt flex cable connector on the opposite side.
  • Carefully push the flex cable connector aside so there’s clearance for the logic board to come out without snagging.

Repeat to disconnect the Thunderbolt flex cable connector on the opposite side.

Carefully push the flex cable connector aside so there’s clearance for the logic board to come out without snagging.

Step 40

  • Disconnect the two speaker connectors by sliding the flat end of your spudger underneath each cable near its connector.
  • Gently twist or pry up to disconnect both speakers.

Disconnect the two speaker connectors by sliding the flat end of your spudger underneath each cable near its connector.

Gently twist or pry up to disconnect both speakers.

Step 41

  • Peel up any tape covering the microphone cable connector socket.

Peel up any tape covering the microphone cable connector socket.

Step 42

  • Open the locking flap on the microphone cable’s ZIF connector by prying it straight up from the logic board.

Open the locking flap on the microphone cable’s ZIF connector by prying it straight up from the logic board.

Step 43

  • Disconnect the microphone by pulling its cable toward the fan until it releases from its socket.
  • If possible, pull on the tape attached to the cable, rather than the cable itself, to reduce the risk of damage.

Disconnect the microphone by pulling its cable toward the fan until it releases from its socket.

If possible, pull on the tape attached to the cable, rather than the cable itself, to reduce the risk of damage.

Step 44

  • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the single 2.9 mm screw securing the antenna cable bundle.

Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the single 2.9 mm screw securing the antenna cable bundle.

Step 45

  • Disconnect all three antenna cables by prying each one straight up from its socket.
  • Slide your tweezers or the flat end of your spudger underneath each cable until it’s near the socket, and then gently twist or pry up to disconnect it.
  • To reconnect each cable, align the connector directly over its socket, and then press down so it snaps into place.

Disconnect all three antenna cables by prying each one straight up from its socket.

Slide your tweezers or the flat end of your spudger underneath each cable until it’s near the socket, and then gently twist or pry up to disconnect it.

To reconnect each cable, align the connector directly over its socket, and then press down so it snaps into place.

Step 46

  • Remove the ten screws securing the logic board assembly:
  • Two 2.8 mm T3 Torx screws
  • Five 2.9 mm T5 Torx screws
  • One 3.7 mm T5 Torx screw
  • One 3.9 mm T8 Torx screw
  • One 3.8 mm T8 Torx screw
  • During reassembly, install these screws only loosely. Adjust the board position if necessary until all the connectors line up, and then tighten the screws.

Remove the ten screws securing the logic board assembly:

Two 2.8 mm T3 Torx screws

Five 2.9 mm T5 Torx screws

One 3.7 mm T5 Torx screw

One 3.9 mm T8 Torx screw

One 3.8 mm T8 Torx screw

During reassembly, install these screws only loosely. Adjust the board position if necessary until all the connectors line up, and then tighten the screws.

Step 47

  • Peel up (but don’t remove) the two rubber vibration damping strips from the adhesive holding them to the fans.
  • If needed, apply mild heat with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften the adhesive and make the dampers easier to separate.

Peel up (but don’t remove) the two rubber vibration damping strips from the adhesive holding them to the fans.

If needed, apply mild heat with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften the adhesive and make the dampers easier to separate.

Step 48

  • The logic board assembly is a tight fit, but you can make it easier to remove by inserting a spudger under the left edge and levering it up slightly.
  • There should be no resistance as you remove the logic board. Check all cables carefully and hold them out of the way if needed so they don’t snag on the board.
  • Lifting from the left side, remove the logic board.

The logic board assembly is a tight fit, but you can make it easier to remove by inserting a spudger under the left edge and levering it up slightly.

There should be no resistance as you remove the logic board. Check all cables carefully and hold them out of the way if needed so they don’t snag on the board.

Lifting from the left side, remove the logic board.

Step 49

  • When reinstalling the logic board assembly:
  • Check the alignment of the rubber vibration dampers, and adjust them as needed.
  • Feed the antenna cable bundle through the gap between the logic board and heat sink, and make sure it lines up correctly as you lower the board into place.
  • Verify that no cables get trapped under the board as you install it. Check each marked location carefully.

When reinstalling the logic board assembly:

Check the alignment of the rubber vibration dampers, and adjust them as needed.

Feed the antenna cable bundle through the gap between the logic board and heat sink, and make sure it lines up correctly as you lower the board into place.

Verify that no cables get trapped under the board as you install it. Check each marked location carefully.

Step 50

              Battery
  • Remove the two screws securing the battery board:
  • 2016-2017 models: Use a T5 Torx driver to remove both 3.5 mm screws.
  • 2018-2019 models: Use a P2 Pentalobe driver to remove both 3.2 mm screws.

Remove the two screws securing the battery board:

2016-2017 models: Use a T5 Torx driver to remove both 3.5 mm screws.

2018-2019 models: Use a P2 Pentalobe driver to remove both 3.2 mm screws.

Step 51

  • The liquid adhesive remover provided in your kit can damage the antireflective coating on your MacBook Pro’s display, as well as the plastic keyboard keys.
  • To protect your display, place a sheet of aluminum foil between the display and keyboard and leave it there while you work.
  • Additionally, use painter’s tape to seal off the area under the trackpad as best you can. Optionally, you may also 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 damage the antireflective coating on your MacBook Pro’s display, as well as the plastic keyboard keys.

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

Additionally, use painter’s tape to seal off the area under the trackpad as best you can. Optionally, you may also layer an absorbent towel directly underneath the trackpad area to soak up any excess adhesive remover.

Step 52

  • To control the flow of adhesive remover, raise the back edge (hinge side) of your MacBook Pro a few inches using a book or foam block.

To control the flow of adhesive remover, raise the back edge (hinge side) of your MacBook Pro a few inches using a book or foam block.

Step 53

  • 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 54

  • 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 55

  • Apply a few drops of adhesive remover underneath the two battery cells on the right, starting along the edge 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 two battery cells on the right, starting along the edge 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 56

  • Add a few more drops of adhesive remover in between the two battery cells on the right, so that it flows down underneath the lower battery cell.
  • Wait about two minutes for the liquid adhesive remover to penetrate and weaken the battery adhesive before you proceed to the next step.

Add a few more drops of adhesive remover in between the two battery cells on the right, so that it flows down underneath the lower battery cell.

Wait about two minutes for the liquid adhesive remover to penetrate and weaken the battery adhesive before you proceed to the next step.

Step 57

  • After a couple minutes, insert one corner of a plastic card underneath the battery, starting from the lower edge of the bottom, right-most cell.
  • This shouldn’t require much force. If you have trouble, apply more adhesive remover and give it 2-3 additional minutes to penetrate.
  • Try not to deform the battery. A damaged or punctured battery can leak dangerous chemicals and/or catch fire.
  • Wiggle the card from side to side and slide it all the way underneath both battery cells.
  • Lift the cells to fully separate the adhesive, but don’t try to remove them from your MacBook yet.
  • Leave the plastic card temporarily underneath the cells to prevent the adhesive from re-bonding as you proceed to the next step.

After a couple minutes, insert one corner of a plastic card underneath the battery, starting from the lower edge of the bottom, right-most cell.

This shouldn’t require much force. If you have trouble, apply more adhesive remover and give it 2-3 additional minutes to penetrate.

Try not to deform the battery. A damaged or punctured battery can leak dangerous chemicals and/or catch fire.

Wiggle the card from side to side and slide it all the way underneath both battery cells.

Lift the cells to fully separate the adhesive, but don’t try to remove them from your MacBook yet.

Leave the plastic card temporarily underneath the cells to prevent the adhesive from re-bonding as you proceed to the next step.

Step 58

  • Switch to the left side of the MacBook Pro, and repeat the previous step to separate two more battery cells.
  • Leave the second plastic card in place temporarily.

Switch to the left side of the MacBook Pro, and repeat the previous step to separate two more battery cells.

Leave the second plastic card in place temporarily.

Step 59

  • Apply a few drops of adhesive remover along the top edges of the two center battery cells.
  • There are openings in the chassis underneath these two cells, which allow the adhesive remover to leak through and may prevent it from fully penetrating.
  • Be mindful of leaks, and apply more adhesive remover along the side edges if needed.

Apply a few drops of adhesive remover along the top edges of the two center battery cells.

There are openings in the chassis underneath these two cells, which allow the adhesive remover to leak through and may prevent it from fully penetrating.

Be mindful of leaks, and apply more adhesive remover along the side edges if needed.

Step 60

  • After a couple minutes, retrieve your first plastic card and insert one corner under the top edge of one of the center battery cells.
  • Wiggle it from side to side and slide it underneath the battery cell until all the adhesive separates.
  • If you have trouble, don’t use excessive force and don’t deform the battery. Apply more adhesive remover and try again, or skip down two steps for an alternate method.

After a couple minutes, retrieve your first plastic card and insert one corner under the top edge of one of the center battery cells.

Wiggle it from side to side and slide it underneath the battery cell until all the adhesive separates.

If you have trouble, don’t use excessive force and don’t deform the battery. Apply more adhesive remover and try again, or skip down two steps for an alternate method.

Step 61

  • Retrieve your second plastic card and repeat the previous step to separate the remaining center battery cell.

Retrieve your second plastic card and repeat the previous step to separate the remaining center battery cell.

Step 62

  • If you had trouble getting the card underneath any of the battery cells, try working a piece of floss or wire underneath the battery cell and pull it side-to-side in a sawing motion to separate the adhesive.
  • Wear thick gloves or wrap the floss around a couple of driver handles so as not to hurt your fingers.

If you had trouble getting the card underneath any of the battery cells, try working a piece of floss or wire underneath the battery cell and pull it side-to-side in a sawing motion to separate the adhesive.

Wear thick gloves or wrap the floss around a couple of driver handles so as not to hurt your fingers.

Step 63

  • Lift and remove the battery.
  • Before installing a new battery, remove all remaining adhesive from the MacBook Pro’s case.
  • Peel off any large strips of adhesive using tweezers or gloved fingers.
  • Scrape away any remaining chunks of adhesive with a plastic tool, and clean the underlying areas with adhesive remover or isopropyl alcohol. Wipe in one direction (not back and forth) until the chassis is clean and ready for your new battery.
  • This can take quite a bit of work, so be patient.

Lift and remove the battery.

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

Peel off any large strips of adhesive using tweezers or gloved fingers.

Scrape away any remaining chunks of adhesive with a plastic tool, and clean the underlying areas with adhesive remover or isopropyl alcohol. Wipe in one direction (not back and forth) until the chassis is clean and ready for your new battery.

This can take quite a bit of work, so be patient.

Step 64

  • Double-check the fit and alignment of your new battery before sticking it down.
  • On earlier models, be mindful of the battery data cable and make sure it doesn’t get pinched or trapped under the battery board.
  • If your battery came with adhesive pre-installed on the bottom, flip it over and carefully peel away the liner to expose the adhesive. If your battery did not come with adhesive, apply a thin double-sided adhesive tape such as Tesa 61395 to keep your battery in place.
  • Carefully position the battery and set it into place.
  • Press and hold each cell firmly for 5-10 seconds to secure it to the lower case.

Double-check the fit and alignment of your new battery before sticking it down.

On earlier models, be mindful of the battery data cable and make sure it doesn’t get pinched or trapped under the battery board.

If your battery came with adhesive pre-installed on the bottom, flip it over and carefully peel away the liner to expose the adhesive. If your battery did not come with adhesive, apply a thin double-sided adhesive tape such as Tesa 61395 to keep your battery in place.

Carefully position the battery and set it into place.

Press and hold each cell firmly for 5-10 seconds to secure it to the lower case.

Step 65

  • After your battery is properly positioned and installed, peel off and discard the clear plastic liner from the top.
  • Make sure the liner doesn’t accidentally pull off any of the black battery component coverings. If needed, use tweezers to hold them in place as you peel off the liner.
  • 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’s SMC.

After your battery is properly positioned and installed, peel off and discard the clear plastic liner from the top.

Make sure the liner doesn’t accidentally pull off any of the black battery component coverings. If needed, use tweezers to hold them in place as you peel off the liner.

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’s SMC.

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

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makrovfisher - Aug 21, 2019

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it’s an unbelievably undesired design that glues everything together. And the design arrangement for the screen was just… annoying.

vojvodic021 - Oct 8, 2019

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Holy &&^&^$^ $@$*, good thing you dont have to delaminate the screen just to replace the battery. Wtf.

teatro - Nov 9, 2019

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El Torx t3 no me estaria funcionando…. En mi 2017 macbook pro

sciack - Nov 25, 2019

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Why removing the logic board. I don’t understand it seems useless. Just detach the battery cables and the battery.

Neil Robinson - Dec 10, 2020

There is a video on youtube that shows this (think its turkish, and they only disconnect the battery and start removing it from there with a plastic spatuala). I think its more to do with the fact that this guide doesnt want accidental spillage of adhesive remover onto the logic board. Also to avoid and damage to the board when cleaning the remenants.