MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 BatteryReplacement

If your battery no longer holds a charge, use this guide to replace it.

Written By: Walter Galan

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INTRODUCTION

Use this guide to replace an old or faulty battery and revitalize your MacBook Pro. If your battery isswollen, take appropriate precautions.

TOOLS:Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)Spudger (1)Tri-point Y0 Screwdriver (1)

PARTS:MacBook Pro 13" Unibody (Mid 2009 to

Mid 2012) Replacement Battery (1)

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Step 1 — Lower Case

Remove the following 10 screwssecuring the lower case to theMacBook Pro 13" Unibody:

Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

Step 2

Slightly lift the lower case and pushit toward the rear of the computer tofree the mounting tabs.

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Step 3 — Battery

Remove the following tri-pointscrews securing the battery to theupper case:

One 5.5 mm tri-point screw.

One 13.5 mm tri-point screw.

Step 4

Use the flat end of a spudger to liftthe battery connector up out of itssocket on the logic board.

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

Step 5

Lift the battery out of the upper case.

If you're installing a new battery, youshould calibrate it after installation:

Charge it to 100%, and then keepcharging it for at least 2 morehours. Next, unplug and use itnormally to drain the battery.When you see the low batterywarning, save your work, andkeep your laptop on until it goesto sleep due to low battery. Waitat least 5 hours, then charge yourlaptop uninterrupted to 100%.

If you notice any unusualbehavior or problems afterinstalling your new battery, youmay need to reset yourMacBook's SMC.

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