Tools
- P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air
- Suction Handle
- Opening Picks (Set of 6)
- Spudger
- ESD Safe Blunt Nose Tweezers
- Deck of Cards
- T5 Torx Screwdriver
- Reusable heating pack
- Aluminum Foil
- Coffee Filters or a lint-free cloth
- Disposable gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Adhesive remover specified in the procedure
- Utility Scissors
- Plastic Cards
Also check the tools for every linked access procedure. Match Torx and Torx Plus bits to the screw specified.
Parts and supplies
A new battery assembly matched to the exact model and connector. Use the specified replacement adhesives and protective materials.
Compare the exact model and part number before installation. Confirm all required screws, adhesive, tape, foam and fixtures in the complete procedure.
Exact-model documentationBefore you begin
Choose Apple menu → About This Mac and confirm the model, chip and screen size. For Intel 2020 MacBook Pro, also match the two-port or four-port version. A similar enclosure does not establish parts compatibility.
Battery and workspace precautions
Follow the discharge instruction in stage 1 before opening. A swollen, punctured, dented or unusually hot battery needs specialist handling. Do not bend, heat or force it. Protect your eyes, prevent accidental startup and disconnect power before adjusting any internal connection.
Adhesive remover can damage nearby parts and is flammable. Follow its handling instructions, ventilate the workspace and keep ignition sources away. Fully discharge before starting.
Repair sequence
Work through these stages with the complete illustrated procedure open. It contains the detailed screw map, torque values, connector directions and reassembly order for this model.
Open the complete illustrated procedureConfirm the part and prepare
Discharge the battery below 25% before opening. Back up your files, shut down, unplug all cables and work on a clean, ESD-safe surface.
Open the bottom and isolate power
Keep the lid closed while removing the bottom-cover screws and releasing its clips. Disconnect the battery power and data connections in the illustrated order before touching internal cables. Map every screw to its location.
Bottom cover access · detailed step 1Repair photo 1 of 2The original procedure uses some photos from a related model. Follow the exact-model instructions and screw map; small visual differences may appear. Battery connection · detailed step 14Repair photo 1 of 1The original procedure uses some photos from a related model. Follow the exact-model instructions and screw map; small visual differences may appear. Remove the trackpad
Disconnect and release the trackpad flex. Remove the trackpad screws and lift it clear, preserving every washer in its original location. Remove the battery-board screws.
Access around the battery · detailed step 16Repair photo 1 of 2The original procedure uses some photos from a related model. Follow the exact-model instructions and screw map; small visual differences may appear. Release the glued-in cells
Protect the display, keyboard and speakers from solvent. Use the specified adhesive remover and plastic-card technique, working through the illustrated cell order. Never bend, puncture or force a cell.
Battery adhesive release · detailed step 32Repair photo 1 of 3The original procedure uses some photos from a related model. Follow the exact-model instructions and screw map; small visual differences may appear. Lift the battery assembly · detailed step 38Repair photo 1 of 1The original procedure uses some photos from a related model. Follow the exact-model instructions and screw map; small visual differences may appear. Replace the battery assembly
Lift the released battery while keeping its cables clear. Remove residue, let the enclosure dry and check the new battery’s alignment before adhering it. Restore the trackpad and all washers.
Reassemble and complete the repair
Restore all removed parts, covers and cable routes in the full procedure’s reassembly order. Reconnect battery power only at the specified stage, inspect for loose hardware, close the bottom and complete the checks below. Follow the replacement battery’s commissioning instructions.
Illustrated repair resources
MacBook Pro 13" 2022 (M2) Battery Replacement
Clay Eickemeyer · 38 detailed steps
The original procedure uses some photos from a related model. Follow the exact-model instructions and screw map; small visual differences may appear.
Final checks
Use these checks after reassembly. Checkboxes reset when you leave the guide.
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