This makes the computers that can easily be replaced by a battery the oldest. Specifically, three different situations can be identified to be able to make this change:

In conclusion, changing the battery in a domestic environment can be done on models from 2009 or earlier as well as those that do not use any type of resistant glue.

Not an easy process

As we have previously mentioned, this is not a really easy process to do at home. Especially if it is a new model where a series of glues is used. That is why you should always make sure very well before starting the process, since any wrong move can cause the computer to end up completely breaking.

Apple itself always recommends that this repair operation be carried out in places that are authorized. It should not be in an Apple Store but in someone who is authorized. This is a warning that, although it may seem very generic, you must always follow to the letter in order to avoid major problems as we have mentioned.

Warranty may be lost

As is known, the conditions are very clear when buying a new computer regarding the warranty. In the small print it is reflected that any manipulation that is not carried out by authorized personnel will mean that the product is not covered by the guarantee. And Apple will know at all times if you have tampered with it in any way since the glue itself will show if you have tried to remove it or original parts have not been used for the repair.

This makes it really important as long as you're safe when you start to remove the battery. Since the fact of opening the laptop itself causes the glue used to come off and in a future repair they will not end up admitting it. Obviously if something also goes wrong while you are changing the battery, you will not be able to go to the technical service to try to fix it for free.

Everything you will need

Before starting the repair and after having made the appropriate checks that your MacBook may be a candidate for the change, it is time to gather what you will need.

Tools

In order to replace the battery, the first thing you should do is remove the back cover of a Mac if the battery is inside. Apple how could it be otherwise, does not put it in a simple way with screws that are conventional. The anchoring system used on the back is complex to remove with conventional tools that can be kept at home, such as a star or flat screwdriver. On Amazon itself you can find different kits of precision magnetic screwdrivers and metal spatulas.

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These offer everything you need to unscrew any screw that a Mac has, even if it is really small. In addition, it will also be useful for other technological equipment in the ecosystem such as the iPhone or the iPad. So if you are going to venture to carry out different repairs of this type with enough regularity, you must have it at home.

Replacement Battery

In addition to being able to properly disassemble the entire Mac to access the internal battery, a replacement is also necessary. Since we are talking about batteries that are old, you can forget about getting an original replacement from Apple. You have to make use of online stores to find these main components. Among these stores you can find Aliexpress and also on Amazon. In the latter you can find the components of the MacBook Air from late 2010 to mid-2011 and also some batteries from the 2011 MacBook Pro.

The price of these batteries is quite variable but it is accessible as is logical. They are not original components but it is important to assess the opinions found on this page to know its quality. But when we talk about such old equipment, it may be interesting to have this type of component, since you will not have any fear of losing the guarantee by not already having it.

MacBook replacement batteries

Making the change

Once you have all the necessary parts, you simply have to start making the change if you have a MacBook that does not have a glue system on the battery. Here we show you how to do it in the different cases that may occur.

In a Mac with a removable battery

In the event that you have a MacBook older than 2009, it probably has a battery that is removable and not integrated. The batteries are much larger but are easy to remove and replace of course. In the case of integrated ones, it cannot be done as it is a much more complex and expensive process. If you have a Mac of this type, you will simply have to look in the rear chassis to find the battery. In order to make the change, two assumptions can be made:

Obviously, this process should always be carried out with the computer completely turned off. It is recommended that the first charge is done up to 100% and that it begins to discharge little by little, basically to check that the battery is functioning correctly.

If your Mac has an integrated battery

In the event that the battery is integrated inside and cannot be easily accessed, the steps change to as previously discussed. The first thing is that you must know how to identify the battery of both a MacBook Air and a MacBook Pro. In the following image you can see the Air model on the left and the Pro model on the right.

It is important to know what the battery is and its shape since when you open it you must know exactly what must be removed. You must follow the following steps:

1. Shut down the computer completely and remove any cables that may be connected to it.
2. Turn it over and remove all the screws around the cover and holding it generally attached to the chassis .
3. When you open the lid you will find several black components, but you should look at the bottom since it is where the battery is located, specifically under the Mac keyboard itself.
4. To In order to remove it, you must first disconnect the cable that connects the battery to the motherboard to transmit power.
5. Once that is done, check all the screws that are around the battery and that attach it to the chassis.
6. Once it is completely unscrewed and disconnected from the computer board, you can easily remove it.
7. Place the new battery you purchased for MacBook Air and Pro in this location.
8. Screw if necessary the new battery and connect the cable that connects it to the computer board.
9. Replace the chassis cover and screw it on.

< p>Once this is done, you can use the MacBook again with a new battery installed. In order to verify that it works correctly, you must charge it and see if the rhythm is good since it does not come with a full charge from the factory for security reasons.