Battery Replacement for Late 2013 Macbook Pro - Tutorial

Get your gloves, some alcohol, and a ton of patience.
So here is a process that sucks no matter how you approach it! Removing the battery from your Retina Macbook Pro. These are delicate machines so be extra careful while doing this - which after watching the video sounds funny. You have to saw back and forth behind the battery cells, individually, with heavy string or twine dipped in 99% iso. Apologies for this one being a bit more instructional vs entertaining. We try to do it all over here.
That said, this is something you can do at home with very little cost beyond the new battery! A new battery is about $120 Canadian, and you can install it using materials easily found around home or at the drugstore.
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[@TheRetiredVMP]

Video starts at 2:13

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

That is when the actual tutorial portion starts! It's backstory/context up until then.

[@nigel-Rollercam-channel]

It's time for surgery and the unlicensed doctor is in! made my morning!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahaha. Glad to hear my unlicensed medical work is spreading smiles across the interweb.

[@mediocrefunkybeat]

I've done this three times on my Late 2013 MacBook Pro (which I'm typing on right now). The first two batteries were duds and by the time I put the third one in a few months ago, I had the whole process down to twenty minutes. Tragic, really. The string is definitely a good shout.

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Three times?! I am so sorry to hear that lol. The string really works, just be sure it's heavy-ish duty. Mine still split a few times in the process.

[@mediocrefunkybeat]

@@CanadianComputerCollector Yeah. Ordered a battery, changed it out. That was a dud. Got a replacement of that. A few months later, that one failed too so I had to change it a third time. So far, it seems to be working! I relied on solvent and quick wits but the string is a much better idea...

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

@@mediocrefunkybeat I'm sorry I didn't see this! For some reason responses aren't shown in the backend.

[@dross1705]

I lost it when you said I can’t stop farting. 😂 😂 😂

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahahaha. Excellent.

[@jvanderberg]

Why all the hate for this poor Macbook? This was my primary daily driver for about 5 years and it served well. It didn't run hot unless you engaged the nVidia GPU, which I never much touched. The string and gloves approach was key for my battery replacement, thanks. I didn't even try the glue solvent that came with the kit, just pulled hard on the string and used the solvent for cleanup.

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

The gate was really for the graphic performance which unfortunately were key to my use case. That said, I use a 13” 2013 for all my writing nowadays but it can’t even run Minecraft without hitting 100c. I wanted more from this thing but just couldn’t get it! It’s a great daily task master tho.

[@jackdaniels64]

Brilliant video - wasn’t expecting to be laughing 😅 good burp sir!!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Braaaap

[@Ptgriffin2003]

I really wonder who's come up with that sticky battery idea.

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Someone who hates consumers

[@rodericktracey]

i ate my thermal paste and now my throat is always 100 degrees C. MACINTOSH

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

I can't stop farting.

[@FreddyGonzales1986_]

What battery do I get I also have a 2013. I want an OEM or close as possible

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

I went with the iFixit battery kit. I just trust their stuff. Sorry for the late reply!

[@joselperez9384]

Hi. i purchased a battery from eBay. After i replaced it, i notice that the Laptop is slower. Where can i buy a good quality replacement battery?

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Sorry I wouldn't be able to recommend a place to buy from. Best I can recommend is to look for multiple reviews from independent reviewers before deciding on a place to buy from. If possible, save up your money and look for one with an m1 they're incredibly powerful and efficient on battery. On the used market they're becoming a very compelling value.

[@Snakebloke]

This was almost British in its sarcastic simplicity. _Just stop faffing and get on with it..._

[@kingsera6856]

where did you get your replacement battery from??

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

I think it was an iFixit battery iirc!

[@Andy.Moods-Trinidad_and_Tobago]

Windows and Android all the time!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

This video is a great example as to why you may be on to something hahaha.

[@leahlucid_]

wow your cat was not phased at all by the iso

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

That is worrying hahaha

[@BeautifulOnes876]

@@CanadianComputerCollector lol, worrisome. Great humor.

[@bakhtawarhayatkhan3657]

Please tell me the name of battery I want to buy I have same MacBook

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hey there! I am pretty sure I got it from iFixit!

[@sbrave]

2013 15in Retina Macbook Pro, same battery as you. Local ifixit place wants $149 for the battery replacement, including tax/labor etc. Seems like these batteries are at least $70, and this job looks like a fukking nightmare, even without the cat, lol. Maybe worth it to just pay $149, esp since I haven't done it before. What say u ?

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Worth it if you can afford it. You're correct it's a real hassle

[@sbrave]

@@CanadianComputerCollector I ended up getting a kit from OWC for about $85m and used an automotive spudger, normally used to remove door panels, interior trim. With no alcohol etc, I got the old battery out in 15, no joke! New one went right in and fired up at 65% and only 1 cycle count on it, as seen with Coconut app. It is a night & day difference without the bloated battery. The trackpad and keyboard feel brand new and I can click & drag again! Totally worth the the cost of the kit and in less than 45min the whole job was complete, including wiping down everything and cleanup!

[@ncredable8907]

I just replaced mine last night bro it SUCKED!!! The battery kept leaking and catching on 🔥.it went successfully.the cat is still here demanding ransom in cat food and I can’t buy cat food with food stamps!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

That sounds like it went a lot worse than mine did. Godspeed mang.