Macbook Battery Replace with a thread - Part 1 of 2

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  • čas přidán 3. 09. 2016
  • This video will show you how to remove a glued battery from a Macbook Pro and easily save yourself $250. Also with this way, there is no risk to your touchpad cable like with the use of the alcohol dissolve method. This is part 1 of the video showing the outer batteries removal, for the center batteries, watch part 2 • Macbook Battery Replac...
    NOTE* - The possibility of a fire hazard with li-ion batteries is very real. Keep a fire extinguisher ready and nearby just in case your laptop explodes and catches fire! Please wear proper safety equipment such as protective goggles, air filter mask, gloves etc. Ensure that you have a proper vented place as fumes from li-ion batteries may be toxic. Please read all the comments from everyone before you even begin to do anything.
    DISCLAIMER* - I am in no way liable for any harm to anyone or damage to any property if you follow this procedure. This video is for educational purposes only. The procedure is EXTREMELY RISKY, and there is a chance that YOUR LAPTOP MAY CATCH FIRE OR YOUR BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE and YOU MAY BE INJURED, PERMANENTLY DISABLED and/or even "DIE". If you are going to follow this procedure, then you are doing so at your own risk and liability.

Komentáře • 345

  • @UbhiTS
    @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety +64

    wow, 10000 views already ... i guess a lot of people have to replace their macbook batteries :) ... but even so, it's not a very liked video, my accent i tell ya ;) ... hehe

    • @EugenioCarmo
      @EugenioCarmo Před 7 lety +5

      It's not a very liked video because you didn't show how to remove the battery completely out of the laptop. People like to see the whole process. They are not sure if it has worked. Nothing to do with your accent.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety +15

      See part 2 my friend, this is a 2 part video :)

    • @iLwiL101soccer
      @iLwiL101soccer Před 7 lety +2

      Ima like just for this comment hahaha

    • @mindovermatteracademy8888
      @mindovermatteracademy8888 Před 6 lety +1

      It's not your accent, it's the job that wasn't completed :)

    • @lonazheng5941
      @lonazheng5941 Před 6 lety

      Great video, but we doubt if you need any replace battery for the macbook

  • @RBAtkins0n
    @RBAtkins0n Před 7 lety +51

    Thanks Tarunpreet! Managed to successfully replace my 15" Early 2013 battery with this method. Ingenious idea. My steps were as follows:
    1. Buy battery from ebay.
    2. Take dental floss and tie each end to a keyring.
    3. Use latex gloves (good idea to avoid static electric sparks on the logic board).
    4. Discharge the battery completely.
    5. Ease the the floss into the corners using a plastic pry tool (anything metal is incredibly dangerous should you pierce the battery).
    6. Pull slightly while using a 'sawing' method.
    Thanks once again.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      :) ... glad to be of help !

    • @Bert0ld0
      @Bert0ld0 Před 6 lety

      What model do I need to buy for your mb15'' early 2013?

    • @Ciaponist
      @Ciaponist Před 4 lety

      Hey Bruce, I can see yor comment has 3 years, how did the generic battery work? did it hold its capacity properly? i jus tpurchased a second hand mbp 2013 and need to replace the battery. original ones, almost impossible to get. thanks!

    • @AppInlet
      @AppInlet Před 4 lety +2

      @@Ciaponist worked perfectly, still going strong.

  • @amightysailingman
    @amightysailingman Před rokem +6

    You made things so much harder for yourself by choosing that nylon cord. I just tried the dental floss technique. Yes, it's not a strong as your cord, but it doesn't have to be. I just tied the ends around two old toothbrushes (great cleaning tools anyway; I always keep them around after I replace toothbrushes) slid the floss under the battery and sawed back and forth using just the force of two fingers on each hand. No need for a helper or any huffing and puffing, and no pain in the hands. After all, when you're trying to cut food, you don't just grab a knife and push down on it. It's a lot easier to cut back and forth with the knife.

  • @dtem938
    @dtem938 Před 7 lety +55

    You guys can also use fishing line. Cuts cleaner.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety +13

      and it's nylon, non-conductive ... so safer than a metal wire :)

  • @nkajic
    @nkajic Před 4 lety +23

    Guys!
    ✅ Drain battery to totally empty before proceeding with battery replacement. Do it because it lowers chances for batteries to catch fire and cripple you for the rest of your life.
    ✅ Do not put anything metal between batteries or contacts. Use old credit cart or string to peel batteries rather than bending them.
    ✅ Also watch other videos on how to successfully do it.
    🔥 Do not be smartass and think you can do it better and/or faster than others do it.

    • @hatuxka
      @hatuxka Před 2 lety

      He’s using string, look closer. But yeah, do not use anything metal even on what you might think is a fully drained battery.

  • @mfdii
    @mfdii Před 5 lety +8

    Thanks for this. The nylon string worked great. I dipped the string in alcohol first and it cuts easier. Also a plastic card inserted from the side works well to remove the last bit of adhesive at the bottom edge. Dipping the card in alcohol (everclear) adds just solvent to make the job easier.

  • @IAmTheWaterbug
    @IAmTheWaterbug Před 2 lety +3

    I performed this procedure yesterday. Thank you so much! Removing the leftover adhesive took more time than actually removing the batteries.

  • @hermanlam73
    @hermanlam73 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks so much for your video...yours was the first one I saw of this kind. Just did the exchange in less than 60 minutes. Living in Canada, the battery kits with adhesive remover are not available. After your video, replacing the battery was pretty straightforward. To make things less of a struggle compared to your video, suggest: 1. Apply adhesive remover first (other videos note to tilt the computer downwards away from the components to prevent damage). 2. Used three types of string...found the best was braided fishing line (the monofilament line broke due to the adhesive remover). 3. Wear gloves so your hands are not choked by the line (although after adhesive remover, not much effort required) 4. Cleaning afterwards required adhesive remover. I found a nylon pry tool with a few drops adhesive remover worked well to scrape the residual glue off. Thanks again!

  • @terrencemahanna6418
    @terrencemahanna6418 Před 7 lety +2

    Excellent idea. I knew when I saw your video I had the answer to all your struggles. I made a garrot out of .020 stainless steel wire and two, one inch, rings of steel. The key for me was to saw back and forth with the wire. The rings were perfect. They allowed me to apply a lot of pressure without any pain whatsoever. I'm certain that you could have done the same with your thin cord. The battery removal took only a few minutes. You paved the way and I just improved on your method. Thank you.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      That's awesome ... gives you even more leverage for a painless solution ... thumbs up !

  • @donaldaehl7085
    @donaldaehl7085 Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much for your video. I just completed replacing my battery on an A1398 (mid-2014 15" Retina MacBook Pro) using an OWC Newertech replacement battery. My original battery still held a decent charge, but the cells were swollen. My trackpad buttons wouldn't work and even more bothersome was it wouldn't lay flat on a table anymore. Your technique saved me hours of time and worry! I have repaired many Macs & PCs before, even a few PowerBooks, and MacBooks, but this was my first time repairing a glued-in component, and I was a bit anxious about complete disassembly. I used some 50lb braided fishing line with metal keychain rings on each end so I could pull with my index fingers while bracing against the aluminum body with my thumbs. My homemade garrote worked great! and definitely saved me hours of time compared to attempting a full disassembly. And I never would have thought of this technique without seeing your video (and the comments). I only wish I had come across it earlier! I bought the replacement battery over six months ago, but couldn't find the time (or work up the nerve) for the repair. After finally coming across your video yesterday, I decided today was the day! I'm so glad I did because now my MacBook Pro is good as new again!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 5 lety

      I'm glad it helped you. Thanks for your comment :)

  • @AlexVarju
    @AlexVarju Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much. This was much easier than disassembling the entire laptop to use the solvent method!

  • @RafaelSisto
    @RafaelSisto Před 5 lety +8

    I used a 0.5 mm fishing line. Use leather gloves to get more strength on the sawing method :)
    Excellent alternative! It worked great, 20 minutes to replace the battery wow!

  • @stevemark7412
    @stevemark7412 Před 5 lety +1

    Here's what I did (using an IFixit battery kit). Also, thanks for showing this! It looks tough, which I was able to get around (see below) but this is great!! Thanks also to everyone else for recommending wire/line and bolts.
    1. Go to hardware store and get 2 4” bolts ($1 each) and a coil of 20 gauage galvanized wire (or 20lb fishing line)
    2. Wrap one end of the wire a few times around one bolt, then tie it off with a knot. Do the same with the other bolt, leaving about 10” of wire between the two.
    3. Slip the wire under one of the outer batteries (use a card or spudger to help get the wire underneath
    4. Grip both bolts with one hand and rock them back and forth, pulling the wire under the battery, using your other hand to hold the case. This should take about 2 seconds (seriously). Repeat for other outer batteries. Cuts through like butter (almost).
    5. Pull the plastic frames away from the left and right sides of the center batteries.
    6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the two center batteries.

  • @aemediainc
    @aemediainc Před 4 lety +2

    This was a GREAT help, thank you! I used some nylon string I had in the garage, and later used GooGone (orange smell!) to soak and scrape off the tape residue.

  • @PlayBikeFrisbee
    @PlayBikeFrisbee Před 6 lety +4

    This worked sooo well. I used fishing line with a key chain ring at each end so it wasn't painful on my hands. Thanks!

  • @drdbrowndc
    @drdbrowndc Před 4 lety

    I used that plastic twine that HomeD uses to tie up your Christmas tree. Amazing!!! The battery was out in 20 minutes, clean and undamaged. No heat gun, no acetone, solvents. Tarunpreet, you are a genius.

  • @TimHaunFishing
    @TimHaunFishing Před 5 lety +4

    This is by far the most helpful video I've found of this procedure. Thank you!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 5 lety

      thank you so much, glad it helped :)

  • @MiloJennings
    @MiloJennings Před 7 lety

    I was looking for a method for removing the battery, and this looks like it will work great. I'll try this in a couple weeks when I get a replacement.Thanks so much for taking the time to record this and share it with everyone.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety +1

      you're welcome, but do read all the comments that others have written, like using a fishing line, dental floss, gloves etc from the experience of other viewers :) social media is awesome at finding and refining solutions !!!

  • @luciusquinctiuscincinnatus6316

    Just wanted to say, thank you for this awesome video and technique! I used your string technique and it is absolutely the best way to go. I strongly endorse your "indigenous solution" over the standard approach using solvent. Like you I was disappointed and feeling a bit daunted by the instructional videos I found, which have you basically entirely disassembling your entire MacBook and then put it all back together just to change the batter. I left the parts in the laptop, used your string method and installed the new battery, no problems. Thanks!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      thank you for the message, i'm glad the video helped :)

  • @MatthiasRuhe
    @MatthiasRuhe Před 5 lety +1

    Hey, thank you for your very good idea! It worked very well on my MacBook Retina 15" Late 2013. I had no problems by using your method. I used two sticks which knotted on both ends of the string so it was very easy to use and i needed no one to help. After that i used nail polish remover to remove the adhesive strips. That also worked very well.

  • @andrewsantosusso4936
    @andrewsantosusso4936 Před 6 lety

    Just used this method to replace the battery on a friend's McBook and it worked great. We used a Yo Yo string to remove the existing battery and it worked amazingly well. Thanks for the video!

  • @mikewilcox2257
    @mikewilcox2257 Před 6 lety

    Tarrunpreet Thanks very much for sharing this as I was going to go down the acetone and lever up technique until I found this method, which is simple and pretty obvious but obviously something I didn't think of, its pure genius.
    I used your method and it took about 2 minutes per battery and was safe.
    Thank you so much for sharing this it worked perfectly !!

  • @Ciaponist
    @Ciaponist Před 4 lety

    very useful, thanks! Question for those ones who installed a OEM batery, what about its capacity? how many hours of normal browisng use you get compared with the original one?

  • @purplecataudio513
    @purplecataudio513 Před 5 lety +3

    there aren't words for how much money you just saved my company. thank you.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 4 lety +1

      how much ? ... ;) ... lol

  • @DanielNanboe
    @DanielNanboe Před 4 lety

    I did this 3 times on my computer. Depending on the adhesive it takes between 10-30 minutes to clean the remainings. The original battery from Apple was removed easy the second 2 aftermarket ones took a little more time to clean, but the string trick works every time. Thanks for posting this.

  • @AI_FUD
    @AI_FUD Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for posting this - I am going to remove a broken touchpad today. I've been putting off the repair because I don't want to drizzle chemicals onto explosive lithium cells.

  • @robert99b
    @robert99b Před 7 lety +2

    Awesome. Thanks for posting. I used fishing line and my son to hold the computer. Worked great. Had no idea the battery was glued down when I took the back cover off. Your video popped up #1. I also liked your video.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      Thank you so much for your like and comments ... I'm happy this worked for you too :)

  • @dbaonlinemarketing8279

    This worked! Got a battery pack from eBay and was thinking I would need to use alcohol or something for the adhesive not to mention the long process of removing the fans and motherboard from the laptop. This method worked easily I used dental floss between two mini caribeaners. I looped the floss 4 times to make it stronger then twisted it so the strands would stay together when pushing it between battery sections. I was then able to place a caribeaners on my pinky and ring finger of the same hand and pull the floss back and forth in a sawing motion with that hand while holding the laptop with the other. Worked great! Thanks!

  • @PeteKowalsky
    @PeteKowalsky Před 7 lety +3

    I just did my early 2013 MBP 2 days ago with this technique. I used a couple of 1/2" x 4" long galvanized carriage bolts as garrote handles, and 24 gauge steel wire. My kid held the laptop, and I was able to quickly and easily slice through the adhesive pads to remove the original LiPO battery cells.
    If you don't disconnect the original battery first, well, you're foolish. The only thing I'd recommend is that you're very careful when using wire ... don't forget that t's conductive (DUH)! I lit a small section of mine up like a lightbulb filament for a second - no damage, no burns, but it was glowing yellow hot and smoking nicely, and of course freaked us out. :) After that, things were uneventful and the old battery was out.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      Yup, using a wire, you gotta be extremely careful since you're working with lipos ... glad it worked out for you uneventful other than the learning :) ... thanks

  • @jspriver
    @jspriver Před 6 lety +2

    Just did it. Absolutely perfect. Thank you

  • @gregderrick5831
    @gregderrick5831 Před 4 lety +3

    That's a great idea. I would suggest that maybe you dampen the nylon string in alcohol
    then place under the batteries. (NOT SOAKING WET) just good and damp. The alcohol should cut the adhesive easier next time.

  • @joelpheasant5966
    @joelpheasant5966 Před 7 lety +1

    Incredibly helpful! Saved the day.

  • @oliverbock4838
    @oliverbock4838 Před 6 lety

    It worked out well! For a short moment there was a weird battery like smell, but it didn't heat much luckily. Thank you very much Tarunpreet!

  • @MicahWedemeyer
    @MicahWedemeyer Před 6 lety

    Used floss like a few others and it worked great! Thanks for the great idea.
    You mention the possibility of fire, which is pretty real. I'd recommend updating the description with a note to keep a fire extinguisher nearby. I didn't need one, but I was glad it was sitting right there in case something went wrong.
    Thanks again!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      Yes, fire is definitely a very real possibility with li-ion batteries. I'll mention that in the description.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      Done !

  • @MrMr123
    @MrMr123 Před 4 lety +3

    Pretty cool, thanks for making the video...
    I was freaking out thinking I had to basically gut the whole laptop lol

  • @cog1
    @cog1 Před 7 lety +1

    It worked so well! Thank you! I just replaced the battery of my mid 2012 rmbp. I used dental floss first but it was not strong enough. After I got a stronger thread, I got all battery off in 10 min.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      Awesome ... glad it helped you :)

  • @BobcatWolfenstein
    @BobcatWolfenstein Před 5 lety +1

    This is a really neat tip and certainly assisted in speeding up the process of removing battery cells. That being said, it is not advised to use a guitar string as the friction creates enough heat to burn your hands and can tear the battery cell causing ignition

  • @karrudo1
    @karrudo1 Před 4 lety

    Genius!! It's 100% working. I used a medium-strong fishing line. 5 mins, and the battery is out. Thanks!

  • @ibrahimgunduz34
    @ibrahimgunduz34 Před 3 lety

    Wish I could see that video before. Screwing out the battery had cost me a keyboard replacement before as I was trying to do it by heating in a very stupid way. But now It's super clear for me, at least for the next battery changing :) Thanks for the video. Great work.

  • @lloyddawson8807
    @lloyddawson8807 Před 6 lety +2

    Just used this method and it worked PERFECT. Thank you for the video

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 5 lety

      thank you so much, glad it helped :)

  • @ChrisPlough
    @ChrisPlough Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you for making this video - you made my life easier when replacing my battery!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      anytime bro ... just sharing the info around :) ... glad to be of help !

  • @bobfitzgerald7758
    @bobfitzgerald7758 Před 6 lety

    Loved the solution and used it this morning. Entire job took about 30 minutes. Thanks!!!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      You're very welcome, I'm so glad it helped you :)

  • @MrCWoodhouse
    @MrCWoodhouse Před 2 lety

    Awesome, dude. I thought a thin strong thread would be best, but it turned out some braided nylon twine was perfect. I got the old battery out inside of ten minutes, i swear. Clamped the chassis on the edge of my workbench. Use gentle pressure and saw back and forth, don't rush. So much safer than prying up with a spudger. Thank you for the idea!

  • @andyrawlins
    @andyrawlins Před 4 měsíci +1

    Genius thanks :) I ended up using 'garden wire' but the principle was the same

  • @horsesrockmysocks1
    @horsesrockmysocks1 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video, this and some other videos using a similar sting/cable technique inspired me to try it myself as some companies have you dissemble the entire motherboard first. That being said my macs battery was glued much more firmly that this or others shown on youtube indicated. This method helped get a few off then for the rest it required prying slowly and carefully with a thin metal flexible putty knife like used for patching when painting. You can brush your cord or knife with isopropyl alcohol or "goo gone" solvent and it helps dissolve the glue. WARNING: if you use a metal scraper wear some gloves and be careful and take you time, if you puncture the battery or more likely the wires connecting them near the edge of the case bad things can happen. I took my time and it went fine. Also be careful with isopropyl alcohol or solvents using cotton swaps or artist brushes and clean up after, you don't want to get it on other parts of the computer. Isopropyl alcohol is not that bad as it is often used in cleaning electronics and can help cleanup other solvents..Thanks.

  • @michaelcarlsen3562
    @michaelcarlsen3562 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for the video - great "out of the box thinking". I followed your lead and the ideas put forth by the other commenters and I ended up using 40 lb. test braided fishing line. It has a really small diameter and its strong and does a really nice job of sawing through the adhesive tape. I made a garott similar to the commenter with the small wire but I used wood pieces instead of the rings. Thanks again.

  • @leomannpictures
    @leomannpictures Před 4 lety +3

    I just did this so let me add these important notes: Extreme caution is advised when removing the original battery! In my case getting the battery unstuck was harrowing. I saw smoke and sparks while applying the gentlest of force. Keep a fire extinguisher handy and take your time to get it right!
    Note #2: When removing the old glue watch for excess solvent draining downwards and damaging the closed screen. I learned this the hard way!
    Be safe. USA>covid .LEO

  • @walterwatson17
    @walterwatson17 Před 5 lety +1

    This method worked wonderfully. Thank you. I used Reach waxed Dentotape (dental floss) It cut through the adhesive strips easily.

  • @michaelwong8613
    @michaelwong8613 Před 7 lety

    I was in the process of dripping alcohol around the batteries and your video came up which was a huge help! Thank you. I used threaded metal wire instead. I think fishing wire would be great too.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      a little unorthodox and dangerous, but if it worked for you, then awesome :)

  • @ball_of_wires
    @ball_of_wires Před 5 lety +1

    This worked perfectly. Thank you.

  • @PierceNunley
    @PierceNunley Před 7 lety +27

    worked. However, all I had at the office was some dental floss!!! It worked. Not too much pressure just rapid back and forth for about 10 to 20 seconds for each battery!

    • @tarunpreetubhi7655
      @tarunpreetubhi7655 Před 7 lety +1

      lol, funny :) ... dental floss, who would have thought !!! ... glad it worked ...

    • @maxbruhn8383
      @maxbruhn8383 Před 6 lety

      Pierce Nunley thanks for this tip. Worked perfectly.

    • @adrianlilly8030
      @adrianlilly8030 Před 4 lety

      Pierce Nunley how did you use dental floss? like was it thick floss

  • @brucemand
    @brucemand Před 7 lety

    I've been wanting to change my battery for several years now. It's been telling me that it needed service but I just thought it was too expensive to have it done, and the alcohol shake method just felt bad. I bought a battery and used your method. My hands are broken due to the string, but my computer battery has 1 cycle, thank you so much:D
    I didn't have someone to hold on to the mac so I found it a little difficult to cut it out with the string. I didn't care to remove all the remainings from the old glue. It seems like it holds up fine and it fitted ok, but make sure to place your battery correctly the first time, it sticks quickly.
    No I just hope it lasts. Thaks again.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      Awesome, yes, this is much better and easier than the alcohol method ... I should have merged the videos and put it, some people are confused about the middle batteries :)

  • @randomfandom53
    @randomfandom53 Před 5 lety

    Well done sir! I’m about to replace my battery and will do this!

  • @petermorgan5602
    @petermorgan5602 Před 7 lety +4

    You are the freaking man, This was a scooby-doo mystery until i came upon this. Im trying it as i type and i can atleast comfirm it doesnt damage the battery. Thank you very much.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety +1

      awesome, as long as you discharge the battery and do not use any metal tools just like Neeraj said, you are good :)

  • @roblax87
    @roblax87 Před 7 lety +1

    Genius! Thank you so much for working on this method and posting it!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety +1

      You're welcome :)

  • @iGroucho
    @iGroucho Před 7 lety

    Followed this procedure and the job was done in about an hour incl preparations. Instead of an assistent I used 2 clamps with proper paddings. Awesome method, thanks!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      i like personal relations, hence my mom holding the laptop in the video ;) ... an hour sounds just about right. Congrats on saving the money, now you can enjoy more BEER !!!

  • @dotslashsatan
    @dotslashsatan Před 2 lety

    Such a simple trick!! Thanks for the tip!

  • @williamtzouris6082
    @williamtzouris6082 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you sir you gave me the confidence to do this myself! I used edge trimmer monofilament (weed wacker) which is nylon and it worked very well. Next time I would try picture hanging wire or maybe a guitar string. And one person suggested making handles with short wood dowels so you don't have to hurt your hands. Also a British guy is showing how you use canned air upside down to make the cold liquid come out -- makes the adhesive brittle. Search 2015 MacBook Pro Battery removal (Quick Way)

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      Yes, that's a pretty innovative solution too, however, you have to be very careful to not spill any liquid on the motherboard. Apple motherboards are very sensitive and it doesn't take much to break them, I'd personally stay away from any liquid near my motherboard.

  • @dwightery
    @dwightery Před 6 lety

    i saved my fingers from the strings, by wrapping them around rubber handled screw drivers (better grip on the string), and using them as handles. Thanks for the video!

  • @neejain2012
    @neejain2012 Před 7 lety

    This is brilliant! I need to replace the trackpad on my 2012 MBPr due to a liquid spill and don't feel comfortable with putting alcohol as in other videos. I also need to save the battery since it is working great so far. I will try with nylon string soaked in isopropyl alcohol just for experiment... maybe it could reduce the amount of force needed to separate the glue strip.
    Just one suggestion - put a big bold text message at the beginning of your video "FULLY DISCHARGE THE BATTERY, BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS PROCEDURE". Also, "DO NOT USE ANY METAL TOOLS TO PRY OPEN THE BATTERY".
    Cheers!

  • @lionelchurch5805
    @lionelchurch5805 Před 3 lety

    This technique is brilliant! Thanks for sharing it :)

  • @JohnQuillen
    @JohnQuillen Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you very much for this! I used fishing line and a pair of gloves. The middle batteries were a little more of a challenge. I had to work to tuck the fishing line at the corners. Take care as the trackpad is under the middle batteries - don't try to get the line under it! You can do one middle battery at a time just like the ones on the outside.

  • @MichaelBLive
    @MichaelBLive Před 6 lety

    I was cringing after your warnings about puncturing or compression causing fire, then you pulled with such force until the batteries smacked the case. Patience and moving the cutting wire multiple times with less force makes more sense. What is nice is this method without solvents, makes me feel better about not taking all the boards out first.

  • @brianspaulding8823
    @brianspaulding8823 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for this video! It was a lifesaver. I used goo gone and alcohol, but the battery wasn't moving after an hour. I used a shoe string and your trick and the battery came out within a few minutes. Had it not been for your video....I would've been in real trouble. Thanks!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      glad it helped, thanks for your kind words :)

  • @jonhuck3067
    @jonhuck3067 Před rokem

    This is an excellent tip. Thank you!

  • @emtiyazismail2683
    @emtiyazismail2683 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much. You made this process so easy for so many people. Thanks again

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 5 lety

      thank you so much, glad it helped :)

  • @TakeCareTV
    @TakeCareTV Před 5 lety

    Buddy you are brilliant. I threw some safety goggles and gloves on and had my glued batteries out of my 2012 Retina in about 10 minutes. The Apple store quoted me something like $400. I used a fishing leader and it was easy as pie. My battery was drained not my wallet.

  • @danielbocelli
    @danielbocelli Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks man, it helped a lot!

  • @GogiTavadze
    @GogiTavadze Před měsícem

    Thanks, replaced 15" 2014 alone in 30 mins. Used tooth floss from a pharmacy combined in 2-3 layers

  • @terebentin
    @terebentin Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the tip!
    I ordered a set from Ifixit but i didn't use the anti-adhesive liquid that comes with. Instead I used your method but with a fishing line and the opening tools from the set. Fishing line broke several times but it worked.
    some extra tips from me: :
    get a vacuum cleaner and one antistatic brush before opening the back cover. Because you are going to see the collection of your bed time fibers and all sort of dust that sucked by the fans in many years. So you can easily remove your fiber dust. Do not touch the board by the vacuum cleaner. When you are cleaning the fan you can go over it by vacuum cleaner and the fan will start turn itself and the dust will be sucked.
    Before removing the old battery you will see the two screws attaching the battery set to the board. Do not forget to remove those.
    It is good to have two people for this operation. Then it is better to slide down the fishing line and the other one assist with the opening tools such as spudger.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 5 lety

      I'm glad it helped you. Thanks for your comments :)

  • @PhilHyde2112
    @PhilHyde2112 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Great idea, and for me it worked like a charm.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      glad to be of help :)

  • @Gordoning
    @Gordoning Před 6 lety +1

    thanks man. great method!

  • @HappyChillmore
    @HappyChillmore Před 9 měsíci

    yo!! This was genius. I had a similar but slightly thinner cord which I put a small amount of goo gone on and it came off so easily. THANK YOU. My battery pack swelled up and the computer wouldn’t work, I had a ton of unfinished music on there I was devastated to lose. I took the battery out so easily doing this and will just finish the tracks with no battery (plugged in) since I have a newer computer

  • @JetFuelOnly
    @JetFuelOnly Před 4 lety +1

    How was the battery life on the replacement battery? I’m wondering how long a 2015 15” can run with a new battery

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 4 lety

      it was around 5 hours

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 4 lety

      but it also depends what you are doing on the laptop, normal browsing will give you a lot more life, while CPU or GPU intensive tasks like games will drain the battery quicker

  • @jeffcollins4919
    @jeffcollins4919 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant, much better method of removing the battery and enjoy the video too! Thank you.

  • @teateripso8766
    @teateripso8766 Před 7 lety +1

    Made it so easy, thanks for posting!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      You're very welcome :)

  • @jaypo7
    @jaypo7 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video Dude - Thank you!

  • @AndrewSmart32
    @AndrewSmart32 Před 7 lety +1

    do you think fishing line would work better for this method, or should i use nylon thread for padded protection?

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      either would work, though I prefer nylon thread from personal appearance. One note though, try to use a different piece of thread for each battery, makes it much easier :)

    • @cyrus1525
      @cyrus1525 Před 5 lety

      @@UbhiTS ,try soaking the thread in wd40.

  • @chrismaher4387
    @chrismaher4387 Před 7 lety

    just removed battery using this method and a little IPA. great video and thanks for being brave enough to try it first! I made a little cutting wire using a guitar string taped to some screwdrivers to pull with. took less than an hour and less than £100 UK.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      I'm glad it worked for you, "high five", but, I personally would "not" have used a metal string ... worst case, it could cut into the battery and start a fire. But all's well that ends well :)

  • @ParrotHead1809
    @ParrotHead1809 Před 3 lety

    You, Sir, Are a Steely-eyed Missile Man ! The only improvements I made, were to (1) use mono fishing line and (2) attach a key ring to the end of each line. This made it very easy to handle the fishing line without hurting my hands. thank you. Thank You. THANK YOU!

  • @petervier
    @petervier Před rokem

    this worked really well!

  • @cliffinauldreekie406
    @cliffinauldreekie406 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks. This worked well for me. I attached the cord to a length of dowel rod and managed to do it myself easily and without the sore fingers. I tied both ends to the rod forming a loop. By the way, my cord is about 3mm diameter. I didn't want it too fine so it wouldn't cut into the battery cells.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      That's a great suggestion ... thanks. Yes, the batteries getting punctured and catching fire is the worst nightmare !

  • @keithhackett3875
    @keithhackett3875 Před 7 lety +1

    Genius! Used twine from Lowes. Thanks dude!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      you're very welcome :) ...

  • @pagevpetty
    @pagevpetty Před 4 lety

    what size driver do you use for the screws under the label?

  • @stepheng2131
    @stepheng2131 Před 7 lety +1

    Add another +1 for "Dental Tape + Work Gloves" makes this a heck of a lot easier and less effort than in the video. Which was greta btw, because it had the base idea to work with

  • @gratico
    @gratico Před 7 lety

    Hey Tarunpreet Ubhi, any idea if mac retina a1502 is supposed to boot when battery is unplugged form logic board? I have a swollen battery, but trying to diagnose if logic board is also broken since it doesn't boot even after I unplug battery.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      I doubt it will boot without the battery, hope you were able to figure this out ... did you get it to work ?

  • @del493
    @del493 Před 7 lety +6

    Using the noggin. Great idea with the thread.

  • @CountVernon
    @CountVernon Před 2 lety

    I viewed many of these battery removal videos and removed many batteries, this is by far the best. Why would anyone give it a thumbs down? By the way I have had problems with the cheaper batteries, they don't last a year. Maybe I should have paid for the Apple battery?

  • @randomstuffs1671
    @randomstuffs1671 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this idea... I used a 0.5mm cable wire. It works great. It cuts easily. Did this in 2021, after 9 years!!

  • @SongaiCloud
    @SongaiCloud Před 6 lety

    Ingenious method!!! Thanks!!! I attached the thread to 2 screwdrivers though... pulling in the screwdrivers instead... safer to the hand ;)
    Thanks for your method!!!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 6 lety

      yeah, the hands man, i was so stupid, didn't wear no gloves or set any leverage.
      I'm glad my mistakes helped :)

  • @vinniemcloughlin7848
    @vinniemcloughlin7848 Před 5 lety +1

    Not bad I personally use a upside can of compressed air and freezes the glue till it’s brittle and you can easily pry it up with your hands and the glue just snaps

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 5 lety

      the only thing to be careful about that is that if you dont know what you are doing and dont know how to do it, it's a risk. there are chances you screw up your touchpad due to the extreme freeze, or residue if using not the right kind of compressed air is used. But I agree, that's a great method too.

  • @Zlyzer
    @Zlyzer Před 7 lety

    Thanks for the video, great idea! This will work for a 2015/2016 Macbook Pro, right? Not sure if there's a new model out, I got mine in Feb 2016. No need to replace right now, but I'd like to know that when the time comes I can do it myself. Thanks!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      Yes, this would totally work for a 2015/2016 macbook pro, the battery arrangement is practically the same !

    • @Zlyzer
      @Zlyzer Před 7 lety

      Thanks!

  • @BerendsJaap
    @BerendsJaap Před 6 lety +2

    great like it! great accent as well!

  • @aungkyawaye3190
    @aungkyawaye3190 Před 2 lety

    Very creative and good idea.

  • @Yes4Sauce
    @Yes4Sauce Před 7 lety

    Where did you buy your replacement battery from? Also is your new battery draining to 0% ? I ordered a replacement for my 2012 Retina MacBook but when it gets to 5-10% then it dies without warning. iFixit said 3rd party batteries don't seem to work with El Capitan or newer and that Apple has added something to the firmware to cause this during the installation.

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety

      my battery has been working as good as new, I get more than 6 hours with the new battery :)
      I got the battery from ebay ... the seller was "ayagroup" and this was the title of the item "OEM Apple Macbook Pro Retina 15" A1417 A1398 Mid 2012 Early 2013 Battery 95WH", but I don't see that item on their list anymore ... but you should be able to find an OEM battery for $51 ... I got mine at that price

    • @williamtzouris6082
      @williamtzouris6082 Před 6 lety

      iFixIt sells OEM batteries for the 2012 Retina MBP 15" (Late 2012) 10,1 Apple serial number and everything

  • @rickkremer0525
    @rickkremer0525 Před rokem

    Kudo's to mom for her help!!! Seriously though, thank you for posting this, its much better than squirting alcohol in the compartment to loosen the glue.

  • @AttilaS77
    @AttilaS77 Před 6 měsíci

    You're a lifesaver thank you!!

  • @PuerinTheHunter
    @PuerinTheHunter Před 7 lety +3

    Great help from Mom!

    • @UbhiTS
      @UbhiTS  Před 7 lety +2

      Yup :) ... moms are the best !!!

  • @hengkaing2665
    @hengkaing2665 Před 4 lety

    nice tips bro, thanks

  • @santaclaaugustin3424
    @santaclaaugustin3424 Před 7 lety +1

    thanks