Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

                          10 - 20 minutes

Sections

2

  • Base Cover
  • 4 steps
  • Battery
  • 3 steps

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Introduction

This process will require a T5 Torx Screwdriver, an iFixit Opening Tool, Phillips #00 Screwdriver, and a replacement battery.

Batteries are what let your laptop hold power. A bad battery can lead to many problems. Here are some signs that your battery may need replacing:

  • The laptop will not stay on, or cannot run without being plugged-in. Constant shutting down is a major sign of battery issues.The laptop will not charge properly.If the battery appears to have become swollen or to have leaked, BE EXTRA CAREFUL.

If your battery is swollen check out this article below:

What to Do With a Swollen iPhone Battery

(It says iPhone, but the same process goes for any lithium-ion battery)

Before starting the repair, swollen battery or not, unplug the device and let the battery’s charge reach 0%.

Remember that after you have successfully replaced the battery (which we are sure you will) please recycle it: How to Properly Recycle Your Old iPhone Battery

(Again it says iPhone, but the same process goes for any lithium-ion battery).

What you need

Step 1

              Base Cover
  • Make sure your device is powered off and unplugged before starting
  • Flip the device over so the base cover of the computer is facing upwards.

Make sure your device is powered off and unplugged before starting

Flip the device over so the base cover of the computer is facing upwards.

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Step 2

  • Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the ten 3 mm screws on the back.

Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the ten 3 mm screws on the back.

Step 3

  • Flip open the system badge and with a Phillips #00, remove the two 8.5 mm screws.

Flip open the system badge and with a Phillips #00, remove the two 8.5 mm screws.

Step 4

  • Lift the back cover off of the device.

Lift the back cover off of the device.

Step 5

              Battery
  • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 4 mm screws holding the battery in place.

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 4 mm screws holding the battery in place.

Step 6

  • Use the iFixit opening tool to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

Use the iFixit opening tool to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

Step 7

  • With your hands, pick up and remove the battery from the system.

With your hands, pick up and remove the battery from the system.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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