How to Replace the Battery in a 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (mid 2012) MacBookAir5,2

[@NASCIMENTO5]

My wish is that all the tutorials on KZbin could be like this one. Direct to the point, good pronunciation and precise info. Probably I did it wrong the last time... Congrats and many thanks!

[@poweredbyowc]

Glad you liked the videos! It always helps to have a solid visual reference for installations, you're very welcome!

[@MsPbUTUBE]

This is one of the best instructional videos I ever saw. So easy to follow.

[@ruevivarreyes5505]

I passed the bar exam because of this instructional. Kudos!

[@marslugo]

Wow superb video! Just changed a Mac air 2012 battery and now calibrating! Everything is working perfect thanks guys!

[@gregbabcock]

Brilliant! Especially the part about calibrating the power management. Thank you.

[@poweredbyowc]

Thank you for following OWC's KZbin videos, Greg!

[@aienbalosaienbalos4186]

This has thousands of views and only hundreds of likes. Cmon people, show your appreciation for their charitable work

[@Joyfulll1]

I bought a battery from Amazon and followed these instructions and it worked for me!

[@ChrisBranleh]

Margo Arnold how’s the battery holding up?

[@Matt12213]

What battery did you buy

[@3DHDcat]

How was the battery ANSWER ME NOW

[@gailsolomon]

You saved me so much money! Thanks a ton! Fantastic video from start to finish.

[@gelsenbitter8398]

Thanks for sharing this great instruction. I really enjoy it to face those issues nowadays!

[@klepetar]

thsk you for this video... it's the most simplest and straighforward to view and follow

[@tommason1767]

Very nice easy to follow instructions. Thanks so much for making this video.

[@tofeeeeee1]

saved me a lot of money and hassle. thanks!

[@poweredbyowc]

You're most welcome! We are happy to help!

[@nikidevlaming4206]

Incredibly easy and Apple itself charges more than 100 euro to change the battery. Glad I found this video in time!

[@smarte.r.1450]

Thank you for a simple and clean instruction 10/10

[@poweredbyowc]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@PeterOlin]

Great instruction, I now feel confident I can buy a new battery and replace it myself.

[@3DHDcat]

Don't know... You might mess it up I think

[@arthitseeonsaeng6819]

Thank you. The instructions look very easy.

[@meganrichter1417]

great tutorial helped alot

[@poweredbyowc]

If you need other tutorials, feel free to reach out and we will help find what you need.

[@BigHead104]

Holy perfect video!

[@dawidpawowski4288]

well done guys, thank you for this short guideline and it works for me, great assistance

[@randybalisi]

Thanks its very useful.

[@tedra8143]

I like the music

[@KevinRusso]

Simple procedure. Thank you.

[@dannyp_]

I can’t get the screws out, only the longer hinge ones

[@envermasud2160]

What size is the screwdriver? Please add to the description above.

[@rachelnoelphotog]

Thanks for the video, could you please confirm if it matters if I buy a A1369 or A1466 model battery? I have apple mac air 13" mid 2012. Thank you

[@fernandogomes3936]

Hello from Portugal. Thks so much for this excellent video. Clear, simple and direct to the Apple lovers. I did follow Yr instructions and everything went extremely well. Maybe to lower the music a little bit. Thats all.

[@ChristopherPendleton]

Is there a simple solution for eliminating potential static vs buying an anti static mat?

[@samechick]

Thanks for this!

[@MK-jn9uu]

ooh I didn't know about power management

[@le_blake]

Should the power management system be calibrated regularly?

[@poweredbyowc]

The battery calibration is recommended to be done every two to three months. The calibrations will help keep the battery readings accurate. If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to our support team for more information.

[@KiltedGreen]

Clear. Excellent. Thank you.

[@ih8peanutbutt3r]

thanks for your help

[@ilovesh4ne]

thanks!

[@ninyah143]

Thank you so much🙏

[@poweredbyowc]

You are quite welcome!

[@TSGE313]

Great Help,Thanks:)

[@theSingingMole]

Great video. Thanks

[@TheLovepucca]

Thank you for the video! I do have one question though. I just replaced my MacBook Air battery and as soon as I turned it on it showed that the battery was dead and needed to be charged. Is this normal or did something go wrong?

[@rizwanriyaz773]

Does any one help internal screw are T5 or T4 I am want to be sure before order a screw driver Many Thanks Regards

[@drsajujohnmathews6920]

Excellent..I just did it ...though me a novice...thank you so much.

[@kurtkrner3647]

It's a great fine communication. Without a spoken word show you how - step by step. I have not seen anything like it. An Oscar for great education - instruction. Associate Professor in Educational Psychology Kurt K'rner/Denmark

[@yashmotani21]

Hi, this is a great video that has encouraged me to try this at home myself. Thank you for this!! I have the Macbook 13" Mid-2012 model and I believe A1377 / A1405 / A1496 are all compatible with this. Which would you recommend for best performance and longer battery life? Thanks in advance for your response.

[@torstensigulsson4579]

Yash Motani which one did you decide to buy?

[@yussqueen]

does it work?

[@cieulien]

Thank you!

[@KevinPatrickPalmer]

Does anyone recommend where to source a new battery in Europe?

[@RandomPate]

Torx ≠ pentalobe

[@calvincrane]

My replacement battery is 7.6v .3v greater than the original. Also 55wh vs 50wh. Will it kill my motherboard?

[@poweredbyowc]

As long as the replacement is rated and designed for that machine, it should be fine. Always check to make sure that whatever battery is purchased, that it is indeed made for that specific model.

[@MsPbUTUBE]

new battery is installed but amber/green light not lit and battery is discharging. Why?

[@poweredbyowc]

If you can do a recalibration / reconditioning that should fix this issue. NewerTech Battery Conditioning Guide www.newertech.com/batteries/power-calibration-guide/

[@MsPbUTUBE]

@@poweredbyowc Success! Thank you so much.

[@tryptophane1989]

I bought a battery from Amazon and followed these instructions and after following recalibration directions, the battery dies if unplugged from the Macbook A1466 mid2012.

[@tryptophane1989]

SNSYIY (Shenzhen Washi Technology Co., Ltd.) is the manufacturer

[@tryptophane1989]

Also, email address of [e-mail] was returned as "address not found"

[@thevirtualnomad7269]

Thanks! Now I only have to spend $40 (on a battery itself) instead of $129 (what Apple wants for their “services”)

[@graciegoodman9523]

Hello There - Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for the vid with excellent instructions. It took me only one time to watch the entire vid and did it on my own. The only thing I did differently was I connected the battery 🔋 first then put those tiny crews back on. The new battery tab was much sturdier than the old one & thought I may not be able to connect it after all the screws were in places. Now I am calibrating the battery, and again I will follow your instructions to the T. I bought the new battery from Amazon. Anyway, I’m not a computer savvy and would like to ask you how long will this batter last (from your experience)? Im planing to get a new MBA anyway but I want to wait until Bestbuy have another sale (I missed their $50 off in the beginning of May). LOL!! It may not be a lot for other folks but 50 off is a lot for me. Thank you again.

[@gintaras8676]

Even though it's an older video, but calibrating a li-ion type battery is actually making it worse. You should'nt do it.

[@madmex6526]

@@gintaras8676 Why not calibrate? What's the harm, or worse? Can you say? That would be nice.

[@TvNierop]

Thumbs up!

[@kurtkrner3647]

Hello again. I obviously have turned the sound off when I saw your video. That explains my review. The visual representation can easily stand alone. The verbal instruction was for me a little disruptive. Kurt Kørner

[@PitterPatter20]

So, the "15 minute" time estimate isn't _really_ true, is it? Including the power calibration this is a full-day thing.

[@matta6817]

How much apple store charge for that ? Lol

[@thementsh8978]

WTF is going on the repairability department in apple?

[@burnttoastjoe8266]

I thought he said hamburger instead of amber

[@poweredbyowc]

😂🤣

[@__mcat]

thank you for posting!

[@julietavaldes5701]

So helpful thank you so much!