In some of the earlier models of the unibody MacBook Pro the battery was deemed to be a “non-user serviceable part” meaning that if something happened to the battery (its capacity deteriorated or stopped working) you would have to send it back to get the battery replaced or swing by an Apple store. This was addressed in later models of the MacBook Pro but this doesn’t help if you have an earlier model.
However, you can replace the battery yourself with a little care and effort. You’ll also need to source a replacement battery which I got from Macfixit in Melbourne, Australia for a reasonable price. I show you how its done and some things to watch out for along the way.
That said, enjoy the video!
FYI – the video will be available in up to 720p (YouTube can take a little while to process the higher resolutions) if you right click on the video and choose “Watch on YouTube” and change the resolution setting.
My name is Boyd and I’m a Service Management Specialist with a knack for operational data gathering, transformation, analysis and reporting.
In 2012, I obtained my Masters of Science in Information Technology through the University of New South Wales @ The Australia Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA).
I was also part of an online community known as the Panasonic Insider Crew in the capacity of “Insider Guru” for Panasonic Australia where I interacted with other tech enthusiasts and find out more about Panasonic's latest gadgets.
I love technology, gadgets, and the Internet and maintain a keen interest in these areas locally, nationally, and globally. I hope by sharing my views on these topics that people will receive an honest point of view from someone with a genuine interest in these topics.
I have also written and edited articles for Neowin - you can check out my articles over @ https://www.neowin.net/news/poster/boyd_chan
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