You pressed the ESC key instead of power but great instructions.

I finally caved in and did it. Very easy to follow instructions. I was nervous at first, but this video helped out a lot. I followed it along as I changed my battery out. Paused when needed. Made sure I did not over look at steps. My advice is the same as most have stated - be super patient. Also, some background on my laptop. Mid-2014 and the batteries were so swollen the back panel was just begging to pop open as I started unscrewing. My laptop as at the point it would not even close, so I knew what to expect. Still, seeing the batteries swollen like blimps was very eye-opening. Everything works great now. I can actually use the track pad again and my Macbook can now completely close. My only regret is waiting this long to change the battery. If you're on the fence, do your Macbook a favor and handle the battery issue before the situation worsens. This video has all the guidance you'll need. Oh and I bought my battery from Amazon.

Incredible video, if your looking for a good video, search no more. I'm a 65 yr old female and had no problems replacing the battery. It started right up. It even corrected my mouse touchpad stiffness. Thank you, thank you!

Would not have attempted this without your video. Now my laptop doesn’t want to roll around while I’m typing anymore. Thank you.

thank you for the great video- it helped me change my battery in less than an hour. my batttery have been asking for a replacement for the last 2 years, but was afraid i'd mess it up due to other videos being too complicated. thanks!!

This video is excellent! I watched it 5+ times and did my repair in 30 mins! 20 mins of that was cleaning off the adhesive after i took the bad batteries out.

Thank you for the info. Replacement went smooth. My batteries were bulged and was causing the touchpad to be funky. Now things are great.

After watching the video and reading all the comments, I'm confident to pickup my phone to call Binh when it's time to replace my Mac's battery.

thanks for the video. I used a flexible metal ruler and a spudger to get under the battery (twice causing small flames, which scared the sh*t out of me) but i persevered and got it down. Never messed about with computers before and now my lappy works perfectly.

Took me less than an hour to do the replacement. Far easier than I thought. Nice video

I used this instructional video yesterday after watching it a couple of times. Very clear, well presented and accurately informative. I first purchased a cake icing spatula (lol-there are many other tools that will probably work as well, but this spatula is a good call ) and had it completed and recharged in less than 2- hours. As you stated, cleaning the old tape residue was the most time consuming part. I really appreciated your video and thank you for posting! It was really helpful!!

Thank you. I followed this guide and repaired my own Mac. Finally my blown up battery doesn't interfere with my trackpad anymore! Appreciate the video, take care.

Followed the exact same steps for my macbook pro 15 inch mid 2014. Everything works fine, saved 50 bucks thanks to you :)

Thanks for a great video. I have replaced many batteries but this one was challenging until I found your video.

thanks first time for this model i used a thin rigid strip of plastic from a product case, rounded the corners and applied a bit of isopropyl alcohol to the tip slow and steady :) on this model there was a data cable going over the battery, gotta unscrew and remove from mobo out of the way

Thank you for your video! I also punctured the battery and had white smoke coming out (that was extremely scary) and the middle cell on the left started generating extreme heat. I was scared that I am going catch fire. I allowed it to cool down completely and continued with using floss and patiently removed the middle section. It took me about 5 hours to do this job. I highly recommend being patient and not rushing. Also, if you choose floss-way, use gloves. All my fingers now got micro-cuts on them :)

Thank you I was able to replace my own battery at home. There was a little white smoke at the end when I wasn't careful enough. After that I put on glasses and a mask just in case something exploded on me. lol. Also bought a new cord which was an issue as well. Now it is fully charging again and cord is working each time. Thanks!

Great video, was very helpful. I replaced my battery w/ no issues.

I was looking at the ifixit tutorial on this exact thing and it tells you to remove practically the whole entire I/o and logic board out to get it out. weird how you actually did it even more simpler. kudos and thank you for giving me the confidence to try this! now make one on how to replace the display :)

instructional video is awesome. Outside of you holding down the Esc button this video was spot on. Thank you. I have a strong working battery working this computer now.

This was so great to find. It all worked just like you did it - I had been afraid to try it because other instructions showed you taking the entire laptop apart (almost) and my old battery was very puffy. And getting it fixed at an authorized center might be $$. Thanks for the esc tip at the start, and the SMC and PRAM tips at the end. Now my main charger isn't working (doesn't turn orange) so I had to use a backup one from an external battery... but hey... things are looking up.

Followed step by step. Tutorial is on-point and noob friendly. Well done!

Thank you so much for this. Just removed a battery that was so inflated it almost floated out of the macbook itself. Appreciate it a ton! Hope your knuckle healed lol

I replaced the battery according to your instructions. It worked. I used a spatula/scraper but it was pretty stiff and not really long enough. The tool should be at least 5 inches long and a little flexible to better get under the battery pads. The cable for the touch pad is in the middle, so you can start on the corner of the bigger pads with a slight angle, which is enough not to damage the cable. Anyway, thanks for the video. It helped a lot.

My wife: I can't find our butter knife. Me: I just saved $50 bucks!

Your instructions worked great. Much better than the official instructions I had received (about 55 steps!). This took me about 45 minutes total and everything is working fine.

Thanks for making this video. I was able to make the replacement on my 2014 pro. I wound up using dental floss to get between the old battery and the chassis and that worked well once I leveled-up and used 3 layers thick to keep the floss from breaking.

Thank you very much for the walk through. It helped me switch the battery.

I did it! I replaced my battery. Thanks for showing me how!

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the easy-to-follow instructions.

Awesome video from start to finish! Thank you soooooo much!!

Just used this to install my new battery. So happy that I used this rather than the overly complicated included instructions. Thanks again!

Great video. I replaced the battery on my 15 inch macbook. A question I have is about an older mac I have, i think it is 10 years old, macbook pro 17 inch (the one with dvd rom ) and it does not boot up, shows blue screen, the grey bar going half way and then it gets stuck there. I think apple no longer repairs that. Is there any solution? I would like to fix it.

a tip from a fellow technician, I have metal playing cards. I actually go from the bottom of the battery with isopropyl alcohol with the playing card to cut the adhesive. I bend the playing card slightly so its preshaped to slide under the battery, add the alcohol to cut through easier and the batteries come right now

Thank you man! You saved me a lot of time of taking the whole thing apart like some videos show!

Great video. Very helpful.

This is exactly what I needed. I was planning to follow the ifixit guide which requires you to dismantle the whole board. Good thing I found your video.

Great tutorial, clear instructions - super helpful!

Great video! It took me little over 2 hrs but I took my sweet time to clean it and also changed the thermal paste while the battery was out. Having a legit prey tool is the name of the game :D

Hello there, I have followed the steps when swapping my old battery and in the new one, then it turned on reads at 68% of battery, and I plugged in the power cord and the second disconnected power, the computer went off and been giving me 3 beeps every 5 minutes when I tried to turn on(no power cord) and beeps the same way when connecting to power cord without turning on, did the reset on SMC and PRAM, still the same, any suggestions? Thank you

Just did it! It took 1hr. THANK YOU!!!!

Completed without a hitch - thank you

Attempting the SMC reset several times now, the computer doesn’t turn back on automatically like yours does, it goes black and won’t turn on unless I press the power again, could it be the charger cord itself? Because the little light on the charger cord isn’t even turning on now

Thanks a lot for the detailed steps of replacing the battery. Where can I purchase a new battery that has close to 100% efficiency, please? How much would it cost for a new one (ball park figure only)?

Thank you for your help. That help so much

Excellent video!

Great video. It helps me realize I don't want to try to do this myself. I will look for, and send it to a technician. Thanks! hahaha

Thanks very much for this video! just changed the battery of an A1398 MacBook Pro and couldn't have done without it. Only thing is there was a small board at the back with a flat black ribbon-type cable that crossed above the battery and clipped on the motherboard(am assuming it's for the trackpad), which had to check another video on how to remove first.

Managed to do this, took me a while but my replacement battery is working! I punctured the old battery pack accidently as soon as I started prying, luckily I had disconnected the battery beforehand as instructed so it didn't affect the components.. the smoke and fire was very off putting though!

Thanks for this vid!

Could you apply heat carefully with a heat gun to the battery to make it separate from the adhesive easier or would this be risky?

@all Hello, which battery (link) have you used exactly? And what is your experience so far in terms of quality and durability?

do you buy the battery from amazon? i'm in ireland and wondering if i could get it on ebay or you have a place you recommend to ship. thanks, great tutorial

Thanks for doing these. Been a great help! Having seen ur later video too, this sentence actually made me laugh: "oh man my knuckle's actually bleeding from that". I was like, dang, u think that's bad, future you is in for a treat.. 😅😂

Did this using a battery bought from ifixit. All good but start up is slow (the loading bar) & can no longer see a battery life icon in my bar at too of screen. Any ideas?

Mine was built week 3 2014 and it's failing the second half of December 2021. Machine shuts down soon after boot if wall power not connected.

so You're the only video to pull off the tape and I thank you

Great Video, Do you have suggestion where to buy my model A1398 replacement battery? Thank Dave

Thanks heaps man this video helped me out heaps 😁

Nice complete tutorial. Kudos

Just a question, why not use a heat gun to warm up the adhesive to be able to remove it easier? Just wondering if you had any reason not to use a heat gun.

It worked ! Thanks man!

I was removing the battery on mine, got a new one ready and everything and a little white smoke came out and I freaked out and then I kept trying and I saw a flash but there’s no fire. I should have let the whole battery drain before doing this... it was at 8%... should I leave it alone for a day? Is there any way that the battery will fully empty or am I screwed? It’s too risky at this point to just plug it back in I’m assuming, I rather get it removed and swap out to my new one but God forbid I lose my laptop...

when my computer turned on it froze, i’m able to move the mouse but clicking on anything wont work it does nothing what can i do?

After doing this I found the touchpad won't work properly anymore. I used an adhesive dissolver. Wondering if the chemical caused it, or excessive pressure in back of touchpad to scrape away residue? Any idea how to fix without replacing battery again & touchpad?

Quick question: i bought a new charger and it started melting. Do you know what could cause this?

Thank you mate. After seen this video I bought the battery package and this great tool to make cakes :) It took me one and a half hour to fix this. And it works perfect. Greetings from the Netherlands.

Thanks, bro! I have just successfully replaced a battery.

Thanks for sharng. What is the name of the flat tool please? Trying to find one :)

Thank you so much.

Question: can I replace A1398 EMC 2881 with A1398 EMC 2909 (different EMC)?

What is the washer arrangement on the trackpad? How many washers on which posts? This unit has NONE!

thx ! worked!

Help!! Battery exchange went smoothly, sealed it back up and now zero response from trackpad or keyboard!! 😢 any advice would be welcome

Hello! Is there a battery pack you recommend buying?

Would it not be easier if you use a heatgun to remove the battery or not recommended?

The instructions for this battery talk about charging and discharging procedures; battery calibration? Do you know what this is about?

How good is the performance of the battery compared to the original one?

Great tutorial - one question: is acetone or something similar not necessary to dislodge the bad battery?

Thank you for your video! Managed to replace, battery charged up to 100% but when unplugged the charger laptop turns off, the battery doesn't deliver power :( Any thoughts? Can the connector tiny cables touch each other?

For the connector, do you push down or slide the pins in? I broke the connector on my new battery.

Thanks, great instructional video.

Perfect. Ty. Staingate came off with Colgate brand mouthwash. Very little effort. !!

Thanks for the video. I changed the battery in my computer, but it keeps shutting down by itself (it did it with the old battery too). How can I solve it?

Any recommendations for the replacement battery? I 'm reading the 'Ifixit' version doesn't tend to last very long....hence this question.

great video, but can macbook pro 14 a1398 work without battery?

You save my life. Thanks

Wish I found this tutorial before, it worked as a flaw! Plus you made me spare quite a good amount of cash so I'm going to send you an appreciation sign through PayPal. Greetings from Italy, anytime you want to visit Venice let me know, I can help you!

Thank you, very helpful My tips, for what it's worth. Use a thin plastic ruler to get behind the battery. Also, leave the laptop somewhere warm for an hour or so before you start (not hot, though) to soften the glue.

Top - thank you so much!!!!

really helpful, thank you!

Hi firstly thank you for posting this video - I live in the UK can you advise on a battery replacement that will be safe and give good service over next few years please. It's very hard to decide with what is on offer over here in UK ie Amazon/ Thank you in advance - Michael

Isnt heating up the adhesive a better strategy? Feel like its easier

Looking into this video right now. About to change my MacBook Pro 15” Retina Mid 2014 model. Still performs as new but battery drains so fast. Will comment back how it works. I’ve backed everything up in case i lose it all.

Good video. A few modifications though. No need to unscrew the speakers. Pry from the bottom. Use a plastic scraper to remove residue adhesive. Then use 99 percent isopropyl to easily remove the balance of residue.

Thanks for proving that it is a messy thing and better take to the professionals :-D

Thanks!

Where is the harddrive on this, I m looking to boot from another harddrive and I want to remove the existing one.

Hello, can you send me the link or the website you purchased your macbook battery? Thanks

Any particular replacement battery to recommend?