MacBook A1534 Early 2015 2016 Mid 2017 Disassembly Battery Replacement Repair How To

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[@ricardofrustockl8535]

Serious planned obsolescence at its finest. Designed to break during repair.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yup...

[@Soharab-amin]

I have one of this crap and its dead. For me it was an expensive product. And I hate apple now. Why People like this kind of fraud company taking money for selling crap? I will never buy apple product ever.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yeah, I don't get it either.

[@lyonadvicemarketingvendas6485]

Hello budy, how are you? I manage to change the board of a 2016 A1534 for the board of the 2017 of the same model, apparently everything is the same, waiting.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Cool

[@Qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm1984]

Had the same issue wid the battery Thank you for your video Helped me out a lot!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad it helped. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos. Thanks!

[@remko]

Last week I fixed my MacBook Pro screen with one of your videos. This week I used this video for replacing the battery on my early model MacBook Air. Thanks a million!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Awesome, glad they helped. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos and possibly consider watching a few others to get the algorithm to recommend my channel. Contributions are also greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@AbhishekSharma-bj2nq]

Sir, can we replace a1534 2016 display and battery with a1534 2015?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I believe so. Check with the seller.

[@regulotrujilloramos5190]

Well explained and pretty understandable, I have my work done with this help

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Hope the repair goes well. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos and possibly consider watching a few others to get the algorithm to recommend my channel. Thanks!

[@symmetricallies]

I successfully replaced the battery following this video and the ifixit guide along side it. It's not a difficult task, just tedious. Take your time, handle the flex cables with a feather touch. Strongly recommend you get a liquid to help dissolve the glue before attempting this. Good luck!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yup!

[@danaskrebets9375]

Thank you so much! very detailed and accurate guide. Easy to understand and follow. Good video quality, all the details are visible. You are great!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos. :)

[@loifa549]

Thanks for the video, you save me a lot of money.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Awesome, glad it helped. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos and possibly consider watching a few others and commenting to get the algorithm to recommend my channel. Thanks!

[@trilolized]

Thank you im getting this laptop but the 2015 version and im also gonna be replacing the bateries on it

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Hope it goes well. It's a pretty tricky battery to replace.

[@trilolized]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Thank you !

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

:)

[@3ijnweu3oq3]

dont scrape it, try to peal it by soaking a little ipa on the ends then pulling it slowly nvm you got it at the end, you said if anyone knew a better way to do it.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Haha

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Thanks

[@NylonStrings83]

It’s been 8 years since I am holding on to this laptop the battery went dead I cHanged it but now the screen is acting up any idea how to fix it ?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

You might have damaged the screen cable :(

[@julianl7937]

waiting for my fingernails to grow..

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Hahaha hope it works

[@ceylanaydn4734]

Hello, I'm Sadat. I am writing from Turkey. I have a macbook 12" a1534 computer at the beginning of 2015. Some keys did not work because there was liquid contact with the keyboard. I changed the keyboard. But now the tracpad is getting hot enough to burn my hand. None of the keys on the keyboard work except the start button. Tracpad does not work either. I thought it was the flexy cable, I changed it again It didn't work. I changed the tracpad, still the problem did not change. I would appreciate your help.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Not sure. Could be bad keyboard replacement or motherboard issue

[@jhillyt]

Good stuff boss :) Do you have a link where you picked up the battery?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Here you go amzn.to/3BVSblr

[@juneilbalo9158]

hello I'm planning to remove the battery so I can use my macbook while plugged into a power source. Would that be possible? I'm a teacher and I really need access to my class record. Just to retrieve that would be enough before the battery arrives soon. I just really need my students' grades.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

If it's not working with the battery connected, disconnecting it won't fix it.

[@juandavidflores7719]

Good morning, I did the tutorial without complications in changing the battery, but now I have no sound on the computer, it does not detect a sound device

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Might have damaged the audio jack cable

[@juandavidflores7719]

@@ItsBinhRepaired

[@juandavidflores7719]

you mean the audio flex, which goes to the 3.5 jack

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yeah

[@joshreasoner7943]

My mouse and keyboard is not working after the replacement? Any idea on what I did wrong?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Sounds like the trackpad cable is not in all the way or is damaged

[@hammiranda]

The metal clip that connects the display cable came off. Did I just fucked up the entire laptop?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Not sure :( never had that happen

[@Siddik_babu_]

Apple MacBook (2016) vs MacBook (2015): Battery are they same . I mean can is use my 2017 model battery to 2015 model ?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Check if the battery model is the same

[@schwebicom]

I accidently teared the cable... which battery did you order that included that?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

This one amzn.to/3IMqGAR

[@SmallHappyOtter]

IF U HAVE A 2015 U HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO CONNECT IT TO A 5W CHARGER AFTER ANY REPAIR!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yeah...stupid stuff lol

[@Joyful_leo]

Wait please explain this

[@SmallHappyOtter]

@@Joyful_leo I don’t remember what I was talking about

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Lol MacBooks don't turn on after working on them until you plug them in.

[@svenandaas8781]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Not stupid. You have to low power it for 15 min after assembly or you'll brick your Mac.

[@cassidyhaen7244]

Did anyone lose their photos in the process of this? I really need to have my battery changed, I just don't want to lose my photos....

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Make a time machine backup first.

[@becontentandsilencethemind1562]

Hi! So i change the battery…then after like 5 cycles it just wont charge….it’s a faulty battery you think?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Most likely

[@atelierct6167]

I just changed my battery. The computer starts ( I have start sound and a shiny keyboard ) but the screen remains black. I have been careful with all the element while changing, tried to reset the RAM, made RSM and still nothing. Would anyone know where the problem come from?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Did you make sure to drain power before disconnecting the screen? Could be you damaged the screen connector.

[@atelierct6167]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Yes I did

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I hate how KZbin doesn't notify me of replies. Were you able to figure it out?

[@jacobboxer4463]

Hey, thanks for this! Great tutorial. I got the same battery and followed all of the instructions, but my Macbook won't turn on now. All the cables have been reinstalled and are connected properly. The only thing I accidentally did was nick the headphone jack cable, but I can't see why that would prevent the computer from turning on. I connected the power cable and still nothing. Tried resetting the SMC, but that didn't work either. The white LED next to the battery disconnect button is on, but I actually can't get it to turn off by pressing and holding the battery disconnect button. Could the battery be bad? Even if it is, shouldn't the computer turn on with the power cable connected? It did with the OEM battery, which couldn't hold a charge. I also tried wedging a little piece of tape in between the logic board and the battery connectors to start it up using only the power cable, but no luck there either.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

If I remember correctly, the power button connects to the audio board.

[@Dilbertic]

Any outside sources for a oem battery, the ones on Amazon don't have great ratings, I found one on ebay, but I like to get that extra cable incase I snap it

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Only way to get new oem is through Apple sadly.

[@AyoubChana]

i am willing to diy my battery remplacement , reading the comments im soafraid to tear some cable and screw my pc ,so im wondering if i can get the job done by only taking the off the trackpad cable and unscrewing the battery screw and leaving the pc on 90 degree in the whole process ??? Thanks a lot for the video , also im letting my fingers grow .

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

This one is very difficult to do imo. Very likely something will break.

[@AyoubChana]

@@ItsBinhRepaired thanks for the fast reply , i will let you know if hopefully i make it .

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I hate how KZbin doesn't notify me of replies. Were you able to figure it out?

[@kyoumoon]

This is a superb video. That blasted ribbon broke when I opened the case, so I bought a new one, in addition to the battery. Upon reinstalling the ribbon cable after installing the battery I noticed the connector of the battery side compartment slides in gold side down, but if the cable is to remain flat ( and not twisted), would the connector on the touch pad side slide infingers up?...I would swear both connectors should slide in fingers side down. Help!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I forget. I usually look at the original cable and the adhesive

[@tedgarland5004]

Yeah I tried what I thought was the way the original connector plugged in and then a spark and a bit of smoke...wtf!! Now I dont know if I should proceed any further.. What do you think?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Omg D: I don't know.

[@ebonydragonfly]

I am so sad I followed each step but my laptop didn’t come back on. I rechecked everything and it was all connected and I did not rip the ribbon thing either.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Did you plug the MacBook in? It needs to be plugged in the first time you turn it back on.

[@ebonydragonfly]

@@ItsBinhRepaired yes it’s been plugged in for about 5 hrs now and still blank screen. It’s not making the sound when plugged in nothing

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@ebonydragonfly is the touchpad clicking?

[@ebonydragonfly]

@@ItsBinhRepaired sorta not really but it has never really clicked like it did when I bought it but now that you mention it it feels worse

[@ebonydragonfly]

You are one of the most helpful creators I have ever met didn’t even think you would respond I was just commenting

[@aliprovidence9321]

easier if you use a hairdryer or heat gun

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Maybe, but I don't trust exposing batteries to heat.

[@aliprovidence9321]

@@ItsBinhRepaired hairdryer is ok and I recommend just for removing the those sticky tape, you did good

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@aliprovidence9321 makes sense

[@MartinDevoto66]

Hi Bihn, great video! I lost connection to keyboard and trackpad. Any connection I should check again? It went twice over everything

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Likely damaged the trackpad cable.

[@wk07wk]

@@ItsBinhRepaired I had the same problem. The trackpad cable is the S-shaped cable that you need to reconnect at the very end. I re-opened the case and realized that I forgot to close the lever. It's visually almost impossible to see if they are open or closed but your fingertips are sensitive enough, so you can 'feel' in what state they are. After that it worked! Great video! PS: The old battery had a capacity over 41Wh, my replacement just 36Wh! Double check before you order!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad you figured it out

[@dananance131]

Why didn't you use the new cable?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Why replace a part that takes no wear and is working fine? If your needed a prosthetic hand, would you ask the doctors to remove your arm and replace that as well? There's no point. Lol

[@grafickyservis8875]

Why did you disconnect the cable to the display in the first place? It could have stayed there, right?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Too difficult to get the battery out while worrying about tearing the cable.

[@grafickyservis8875]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Thank You:-)

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

No problem

[@dimlog]

I tore the cable when opening but replaced it and after that the A1534 is dead, not charging. Does this cable has to do with the charging? Is the new flex cable faulty? How do I know?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

If the keyboard cable is torn, you have no power button

[@dimlog]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Thank you, but although the seller of the flex answered that it has nothing to do with the power!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@dimlog which cable did you break?

[@dimlog]

@@ItsBinhRepaired The one in the middle, keyboard and touch board

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@dimlog so how do you think the power button is connected to turn the computer on?

[@GlobalMeditationOnline]

Great guide! Thanks a lot!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad it helped

[@hannahriley8532]

Great job.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Thanks

[@Beto000014]

Do you know if the ssd is attached to the mainboard? My Mac doesn't turn on and i'm afraid of losing all my files !

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Sadly it's part of the logicboard.

[@Beto000014]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Thanks for the reply, i hope the assistance could manage to get my files!!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@Beto000014 We might be able to fix the board

[@Beto000014]

​@@ItsBinhRepaired I live in Brazil, sadly the authorized assistance here couldn't retrieve the files, they say that the logicboard got damaged... I hope i can find someone here that could manage to repair the logicboar at the point i can retrieve the files, they are very important to me.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yeah, you'll have to find someone that can repair the board.

[@oxqa]

Damn what happened to those keys? Lol

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

What keys?

[@victorsaldana8925]

Hello, one question, I just did the same process with a "new battery" but I think the problem is my battery is extremly low and the macbook doesnt recognize it

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

You have to leave it plugged in half a hour if the battery was dead.

[@NavyGuy1991]

@@ItsBinhRepaired has been plugged in for 3 days and no dice. Even tried a known working charger. Nothing.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@NavyGuy1991 it turns on, but doesn't work on battery?

[@yuripark5324]

@@ItsBinhRepaired I have the same problem… it says “Battery Installed : no” Could u help?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@yuripark5324 might not be installed right or defective battery

[@juandoza5867]

hello I was wondering if you could list the tools you used to do this replacement, thank you!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I believe I mention the tools in the video.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Did you mean you want links to buy them?

[@juandoza5867]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Yes please, if you got them.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@juandoza5867 amzn.to/2Vsqjpg this actually comes with the screwdrivers.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@juandoza5867 amzn.to/38Um5Kd you might have to ground the spatula thinner. They have the wood handle one as well, but it's more expensive.

[@tiborturkevi-nagy3651]

Very great video. Thank you so much! very detailed and accurate guide. Easy to understand and follow. Good video quality, all the details are visible. You are great!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Thanks! Hopefully some day KZbin will pay me how much my content is actually worth, but for now, things are getting tough. I've had so little work this last week and a lot of expenses. Hopefully if the video helps save my viewers a lot of money, more of them will consider contributing in the future. I think if I just keep going at it, the hard work will eventually pay off.

[@helenleelee]

What if I tore the cable that connects screen :/

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

You'll have to replace it. :(

[@helenleelee]

Is it best to go to apple store or order part? Where can I order part? Do you have a video on replacing this?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

You'll have to order from eBay/Amazon might need to replace the whole screen.

[@helenleelee]

Can you recommend a good like to order one?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

The screen? What color is your MacBook?

[@MJH211]

I tore the cable. U know the part number?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

The first one that connects the two halves?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

amzn.to/3ukvvZm

[@parrelli7497]

Would this have the computer not work?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yes

[@parrelli7497]

@@ItsBinhRepaired thanks so much! Before the cable was broke before and it would just not charge and show the dead sign now and I just replaced the battery and absolutely nothings happening

[@Jeeayanu]

Dude awesome videos, two inputs . 1) Please mention you can rest it against the wall it becomes much easier in the starting of the video. I actually did that keeping Indian Engineer mindset of making repair faster and quick and better. 😉 So I went ahead with that approach and when you said later it just reaffirmed. 2) Use Thinner/Retarder paint it makes it easy to remove the adhesive. Also use the 3D printer piler it makes it much easier to remove the stuff. Much appreciated...

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Don't use paint thinner lol too harsh.

[@Jeeayanu]

@@ItsBinhRepaired I dabbed swipe (small makeup remover ones) and placed them over the fom adhesive. Hopefully nextime I won't have too. Issue with Macbook is it.cannot be run direct on power they make you eventually buy the battery or junk your MacBook

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@Jeeayanu yeah, it's stupid

[@gingerman5123]

20:48 Your fingernails are not tools.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I use them as tools all the time. You know nothing. Lol

[@gingerman5123]

@@ItsBinhRepaired You shouldn't. Small time like you are doing it's "not bad". Imagine fixing 5 or 6 of these a day. You'd be forcing solvents and adhesives into your nail bed. They make tools like your spudger you eventually used for a reason. I know plenty, I worked as a repair tech at Dell from 2000-2006 and fixed thousands of computers.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@gingerman5123 I've been doing this a long time, over 10 years. I find and use what works. The plastic razer blade works best so far, but I still use my nails.