Do you know what your MacBook battery?

The day finally arrived. After years as a loyal companion, the battery in your MacBook has finally been broken. Typical early signs that the battery must be replaced, this time holding a charge longer and shorter. Unless you have a MacBook or MacBook Pro without the battery can be replaced by the user, the installation can be done at home.

MacBook battery selection

Although you can buy OEM replacement battery for your MacBook, Apple-branded products will tend to be expensive. Save money by considering aftermarket replacement. Aftermarket replacement has the same functionality as the OEM battery and cost a fraction of the price.

Make sure the battery is the selection with your model. To determine the type of battery to buy a MacBook, you need to know the model and year of your MacBook. MacBook and MacBook Pro use different batteries and the batteries are not interchangeable. You also need to know the year of release for your MacBook or MacBook Pro. For example, the MacBook Pro 15 "battery of 2010 differ from the battery to the 2011 version. Check the part number of the old battery is printed at the bottom to ensure that the replacement battery will work on your laptop.

Replacement Steps

After finding the right batteries in MacBook Pro, you can follow these steps to make changes. Removing and installing the new MacBook battery will only take a few minutes. However, for security reasons, you must give your time to cool down the laptop. Disconnect all cables and turn power off before removing and installing new batteries.

Do it for 13 "MacBook battery by placing the access door to the back of the computer See the press on the battery and moved to the open position while the lock is released  ... tear on the battery tab to force the tender, the battery from the computer Keep the door open while you slide the new battery into the in the compartment. Battery clamps to adapt to the computer room. Press the battery in place, and then close the access door and the door... Alignment tab to close the battery needs to be properly Turn the latch to the closed position...

For MacBook Pro 15 battery ", the same steps to open the door. However, replace the battery in a laptop, you must insert a beveled edge in a state of the battery when the battery bar tab. Press to check the top of the battery in the Align tab with the access door and place the door until flush with the back of the MacBook... Move the lever to the closed position to install the MacBook Pro batteries in the end.

Warning

Important to note that the user cannot replace the MacBook Pro 13 "battery yourself if you need service, you accept these devices to an authorized repair shop  ... Try Apple MacBook battery is not accessible to replace, could void the warranty. Also remember in your area, guidelines on how to properly keep track of the old MacBook battery. Local business that recycles old computers and batteries throw it out there.