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Read a simple guide on how to replace the battery in a MacBook Pro 13 notebook.
Step 1 Opening the bottom cover
Start by opening the bottom cover of your MacBook. It is secured with the 10 circled screws in the image:
- First remove the seven 3 mm Phillips screws (red circles).
- Then remove the remaining three 13.5 mm Phillips screws (orange circles).
- Carefully lift the loosened bottom cover and set it aside.
Step 2 Battery removal
Loosen the tri-point screws that secure the old battery to the MacBook Pro body. Both screws are circled in the image - one 5.5 mm screw on the left (red circle) and one 13.5 mm screw on the right (orange circle).
Step 3 Battery connector
Use a spudger and gently pry up the battery connector from the logic board using the flat end.
Step 4 Battery removal and replacement on the MacBook Pro 13"
At this point, you can remove the battery from the MacBook and replace it with a new one. After installing the new battery, reassemble the notebook by following the steps in this guide in reverse order.
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