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                          8 minutes

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Introduction

  • Your device will not hold a chargeYour device will only power on when plugged into an AC adapterYour device will not power on or charge

Before beginning this replacement guide, it is recommended that you use an anti-static work mat and that you ground yourself using an anti-static wrist strap. This helps to protect your device from damage caused by static discharge. If you do not have these materials, you can find an anti-static wrist strap here, and an anti-static work mat here. To learn how to properly use an anti-static wrist strap and an anti-static work mat (recommended), see the guide found here.

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Step 1

              Battery
  • Before beginning this repair, power off your device and unplug all cables and accessory devices.
  • Flip the laptop over so that the model numbers are facing the ceiling.

Before beginning this repair, power off your device and unplug all cables and accessory devices.

Flip the laptop over so that the model numbers are facing the ceiling.

1024

Step 2

  • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 10 screws that secure the back cover to the device.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 10 screws that secure the back cover to the device.

Step 3

  • Gently use an iFixit opening tool to separate the back cover from the laptop. Go around all edges until plastic clips are completely free.
  • Ensure all plastic clips have been freed. Attempting to forcefully remove the back cover could result in damage to your device.

Gently use an iFixit opening tool to separate the back cover from the laptop. Go around all edges until plastic clips are completely free.

Ensure all plastic clips have been freed. Attempting to forcefully remove the back cover could result in damage to your device.

Step 4

  • Before touching any component inside your device, ensure you are properly grounded with an anti-static band.
  • Disconnect the battery connector cable from the motherboard.

Before touching any component inside your device, ensure you are properly grounded with an anti-static band.

Disconnect the battery connector cable from the motherboard.

Step 5

  • Using a Phillip’s #00 screwdriver, remove the four 7.0 mm screws that secure the battery to the motherboard.

Using a Phillip’s #00 screwdriver, remove the four 7.0 mm screws that secure the battery to the motherboard.

Step 6

  • Lift the battery from the motherboard.

Lift the battery from the motherboard.

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

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