Macbook Battery Replace with a thread - Part 1 of 2

[@UbhiTS]

wow, 10000 views already ... i guess a lot of people have to replace their macbook batteries :) ... but even so, it's not a very liked video, my accent i tell ya ;) ... hehe

[@EugenioCarmo]

It's not a very liked video because you didn't show how to remove the battery completely out of the laptop. People like to see the whole process. They are not sure if it has worked. Nothing to do with your accent.

[@UbhiTS]

See part 2 my friend, this is a 2 part video :)

[@iLwiL101soccer]

Ima like just for this comment hahaha

[@mindovermatteracademy8888]

It's not your accent, it's the job that wasn't completed :)

[@lonazheng5941]

Great video, but we doubt if you need any replace battery for the macbook

[@RBAtkins0n]

Thanks Tarunpreet! Managed to successfully replace my 15" Early 2013 battery with this method. Ingenious idea. My steps were as follows: 1. Buy battery from ebay. 2. Take dental floss and tie each end to a keyring. 3. Use latex gloves (good idea to avoid static electric sparks on the logic board). 4. Discharge the battery completely. 5. Ease the the floss into the corners using a plastic pry tool (anything metal is incredibly dangerous should you pierce the battery). 6. Pull slightly while using a 'sawing' method. Thanks once again.

[@UbhiTS]

:) ... glad to be of help !

[@Bert0ld0]

What model do I need to buy for your mb15'' early 2013?

[@Ciaponist]

Hey Bruce, I can see yor comment has 3 years, how did the generic battery work? did it hold its capacity properly? i jus tpurchased a second hand mbp 2013 and need to replace the battery. original ones, almost impossible to get. thanks!

[@AppInlet]

@@Ciaponist worked perfectly, still going strong.

[@nkajic]

Guys! ✅ Drain battery to totally empty before proceeding with battery replacement. Do it because it lowers chances for batteries to catch fire and cripple you for the rest of your life. ✅ Do not put anything metal between batteries or contacts. Use old credit cart or string to peel batteries rather than bending them. ✅ Also watch other videos on how to successfully do it. 🔥 Do not be smartass and think you can do it better and/or faster than others do it.

[@hatuxka]

He’s using string, look closer. But yeah, do not use anything metal even on what you might think is a fully drained battery.

[@mfdii]

Thanks for this. The nylon string worked great. I dipped the string in alcohol first and it cuts easier. Also a plastic card inserted from the side works well to remove the last bit of adhesive at the bottom edge. Dipping the card in alcohol (everclear) adds just solvent to make the job easier.

[@donaldaehl7085]

Thanks so much for your video. I just completed replacing my battery on an A1398 (mid-2014 15" Retina MacBook Pro) using an OWC Newertech replacement battery. My original battery still held a decent charge, but the cells were swollen. My trackpad buttons wouldn't work and even more bothersome was it wouldn't lay flat on a table anymore. Your technique saved me hours of time and worry! I have repaired many Macs & PCs before, even a few PowerBooks, and MacBooks, but this was my first time repairing a glued-in component, and I was a bit anxious about complete disassembly. I used some 50lb braided fishing line with metal keychain rings on each end so I could pull with my index fingers while bracing against the aluminum body with my thumbs. My homemade garrote worked great! and definitely saved me hours of time compared to attempting a full disassembly. And I never would have thought of this technique without seeing your video (and the comments). I only wish I had come across it earlier! I bought the replacement battery over six months ago, but couldn't find the time (or work up the nerve) for the repair. After finally coming across your video yesterday, I decided today was the day! I'm so glad I did because now my MacBook Pro is good as new again!

[@UbhiTS]

I'm glad it helped you. Thanks for your comment :)

[@IAmTheWaterbug]

I performed this procedure yesterday. Thank you so much! Removing the leftover adhesive took more time than actually removing the batteries.

[@AlexVarju]

Thank you so much. This was much easier than disassembling the entire laptop to use the solvent method!

[@hermanlam73]

Thanks so much for your video...yours was the first one I saw of this kind. Just did the exchange in less than 60 minutes. Living in Canada, the battery kits with adhesive remover are not available. After your video, replacing the battery was pretty straightforward. To make things less of a struggle compared to your video, suggest: 1. Apply adhesive remover first (other videos note to tilt the computer downwards away from the components to prevent damage). 2. Used three types of string...found the best was braided fishing line (the monofilament line broke due to the adhesive remover). 3. Wear gloves so your hands are not choked by the line (although after adhesive remover, not much effort required) 4. Cleaning afterwards required adhesive remover. I found a nylon pry tool with a few drops adhesive remover worked well to scrape the residual glue off. Thanks again!

[@drdbrowndc]

I used that plastic twine that HomeD uses to tie up your Christmas tree. Amazing!!! The battery was out in 20 minutes, clean and undamaged. No heat gun, no acetone, solvents. Tarunpreet, you are a genius.

[@terrencemahanna6418]

Excellent idea. I knew when I saw your video I had the answer to all your struggles. I made a garrot out of .020 stainless steel wire and two, one inch, rings of steel. The key for me was to saw back and forth with the wire. The rings were perfect. They allowed me to apply a lot of pressure without any pain whatsoever. I'm certain that you could have done the same with your thin cord. The battery removal took only a few minutes. You paved the way and I just improved on your method. Thank you.

[@UbhiTS]

That's awesome ... gives you even more leverage for a painless solution ... thumbs up !

[@RafaelSisto]

I used a 0.5 mm fishing line. Use leather gloves to get more strength on the sawing method :) Excellent alternative! It worked great, 20 minutes to replace the battery wow!

[@luciusquinctiuscincinnatus6316]

Just wanted to say, thank you for this awesome video and technique! I used your string technique and it is absolutely the best way to go. I strongly endorse your "indigenous solution" over the standard approach using solvent. Like you I was disappointed and feeling a bit daunted by the instructional videos I found, which have you basically entirely disassembling your entire MacBook and then put it all back together just to change the batter. I left the parts in the laptop, used your string method and installed the new battery, no problems. Thanks!

[@UbhiTS]

thank you for the message, i'm glad the video helped :)

[@purplecataudio513]

there aren't words for how much money you just saved my company. thank you.

[@UbhiTS]

how much ? ... ;) ... lol

[@dtem938]

You guys can also use fishing line. Cuts cleaner.

[@UbhiTS]

and it's nylon, non-conductive ... so safer than a metal wire :)

[@amightysailingman]

You made things so much harder for yourself by choosing that nylon cord. I just tried the dental floss technique. Yes, it's not a strong as your cord, but it doesn't have to be. I just tied the ends around two old toothbrushes (great cleaning tools anyway; I always keep them around after I replace toothbrushes) slid the floss under the battery and sawed back and forth using just the force of two fingers on each hand. No need for a helper or any huffing and puffing, and no pain in the hands. After all, when you're trying to cut food, you don't just grab a knife and push down on it. It's a lot easier to cut back and forth with the knife.

[@robert99b]

Awesome. Thanks for posting. I used fishing line and my son to hold the computer. Worked great. Had no idea the battery was glued down when I took the back cover off. Your video popped up #1. I also liked your video.

[@UbhiTS]

Thank you so much for your like and comments ... I'm happy this worked for you too :)

[@stevemark7412]

Here's what I did (using an IFixit battery kit). Also, thanks for showing this! It looks tough, which I was able to get around (see below) but this is great!! Thanks also to everyone else for recommending wire/line and bolts. 1. Go to hardware store and get 2 4” bolts ($1 each) and a coil of 20 gauage galvanized wire (or 20lb fishing line) 2. Wrap one end of the wire a few times around one bolt, then tie it off with a knot. Do the same with the other bolt, leaving about 10” of wire between the two. 3. Slip the wire under one of the outer batteries (use a card or spudger to help get the wire underneath 4. Grip both bolts with one hand and rock them back and forth, pulling the wire under the battery, using your other hand to hold the case. This should take about 2 seconds (seriously). Repeat for other outer batteries. Cuts through like butter (almost). 5. Pull the plastic frames away from the left and right sides of the center batteries. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the two center batteries.

[@PlayBikeFrisbee]

This worked sooo well. I used fishing line with a key chain ring at each end so it wasn't painful on my hands. Thanks!

[@CountVernon]

I viewed many of these battery removal videos and removed many batteries, this is by far the best. Why would anyone give it a thumbs down? By the way I have had problems with the cheaper batteries, they don't last a year. Maybe I should have paid for the Apple battery?

[@andrewsantosusso4936]

Just used this method to replace the battery on a friend's McBook and it worked great. We used a Yo Yo string to remove the existing battery and it worked amazingly well. Thanks for the video!

[@dbaonlinemarketing8279]

This worked! Got a battery pack from eBay and was thinking I would need to use alcohol or something for the adhesive not to mention the long process of removing the fans and motherboard from the laptop. This method worked easily I used dental floss between two mini caribeaners. I looped the floss 4 times to make it stronger then twisted it so the strands would stay together when pushing it between battery sections. I was then able to place a caribeaners on my pinky and ring finger of the same hand and pull the floss back and forth in a sawing motion with that hand while holding the laptop with the other. Worked great! Thanks!

[@terebentin]

Thanks for the tip! I ordered a set from Ifixit but i didn't use the anti-adhesive liquid that comes with. Instead I used your method but with a fishing line and the opening tools from the set. Fishing line broke several times but it worked. some extra tips from me: : get a vacuum cleaner and one antistatic brush before opening the back cover. Because you are going to see the collection of your bed time fibers and all sort of dust that sucked by the fans in many years. So you can easily remove your fiber dust. Do not touch the board by the vacuum cleaner. When you are cleaning the fan you can go over it by vacuum cleaner and the fan will start turn itself and the dust will be sucked. Before removing the old battery you will see the two screws attaching the battery set to the board. Do not forget to remove those. It is good to have two people for this operation. Then it is better to slide down the fishing line and the other one assist with the opening tools such as spudger.

[@UbhiTS]

I'm glad it helped you. Thanks for your comments :)

[@bobfitzgerald7758]

Loved the solution and used it this morning. Entire job took about 30 minutes. Thanks!!!

[@UbhiTS]

You're very welcome, I'm so glad it helped you :)

[@brucemand]

I've been wanting to change my battery for several years now. It's been telling me that it needed service but I just thought it was too expensive to have it done, and the alcohol shake method just felt bad. I bought a battery and used your method. My hands are broken due to the string, but my computer battery has 1 cycle, thank you so much:D I didn't have someone to hold on to the mac so I found it a little difficult to cut it out with the string. I didn't care to remove all the remainings from the old glue. It seems like it holds up fine and it fitted ok, but make sure to place your battery correctly the first time, it sticks quickly. No I just hope it lasts. Thaks again.

[@UbhiTS]

Awesome, yes, this is much better and easier than the alcohol method ... I should have merged the videos and put it, some people are confused about the middle batteries :)

[@TimHaunFishing]

This is by far the most helpful video I've found of this procedure. Thank you!

[@UbhiTS]

thank you so much, glad it helped :)

[@iGroucho]

Followed this procedure and the job was done in about an hour incl preparations. Instead of an assistent I used 2 clamps with proper paddings. Awesome method, thanks!

[@UbhiTS]

i like personal relations, hence my mom holding the laptop in the video ;) ... an hour sounds just about right. Congrats on saving the money, now you can enjoy more BEER !!!

[@HappyChillmore]

yo!! This was genius. I had a similar but slightly thinner cord which I put a small amount of goo gone on and it came off so easily. THANK YOU. My battery pack swelled up and the computer wouldn’t work, I had a ton of unfinished music on there I was devastated to lose. I took the battery out so easily doing this and will just finish the tracks with no battery (plugged in) since I have a newer computer

[@lloyddawson8807]

Just used this method and it worked PERFECT. Thank you for the video

[@UbhiTS]

thank you so much, glad it helped :)

[@mikewilcox2257]

Tarrunpreet Thanks very much for sharing this as I was going to go down the acetone and lever up technique until I found this method, which is simple and pretty obvious but obviously something I didn't think of, its pure genius. I used your method and it took about 2 minutes per battery and was safe. Thank you so much for sharing this it worked perfectly !!

[@leomannpictures]

I just did this so let me add these important notes: Extreme caution is advised when removing the original battery! In my case getting the battery unstuck was harrowing. I saw smoke and sparks while applying the gentlest of force. Keep a fire extinguisher handy and take your time to get it right! Note #2: When removing the old glue watch for excess solvent draining downwards and damaging the closed screen. I learned this the hard way! Be safe. USA>covid .LEO

[@ibrahimgunduz34]

Wish I could see that video before. Screwing out the battery had cost me a keyboard replacement before as I was trying to do it by heating in a very stupid way. But now It's super clear for me, at least for the next battery changing :) Thanks for the video. Great work.

[@MiloJennings]

I was looking for a method for removing the battery, and this looks like it will work great. I'll try this in a couple weeks when I get a replacement.Thanks so much for taking the time to record this and share it with everyone.

[@UbhiTS]

you're welcome, but do read all the comments that others have written, like using a fishing line, dental floss, gloves etc from the experience of other viewers :) social media is awesome at finding and refining solutions !!!

[@MrMr123]

Pretty cool, thanks for making the video... I was freaking out thinking I had to basically gut the whole laptop lol

[@MrCWoodhouse]

Awesome, dude. I thought a thin strong thread would be best, but it turned out some braided nylon twine was perfect. I got the old battery out inside of ten minutes, i swear. Clamped the chassis on the edge of my workbench. Use gentle pressure and saw back and forth, don't rush. So much safer than prying up with a spudger. Thank you for the idea!

[@MatthiasRuhe]

Hey, thank you for your very good idea! It worked very well on my MacBook Retina 15" Late 2013. I had no problems by using your method. I used two sticks which knotted on both ends of the string so it was very easy to use and i needed no one to help. After that i used nail polish remover to remove the adhesive strips. That also worked very well.

[@ParrotHead1809]

You, Sir, Are a Steely-eyed Missile Man ! The only improvements I made, were to (1) use mono fishing line and (2) attach a key ring to the end of each line. This made it very easy to handle the fishing line without hurting my hands. thank you. Thank You. THANK YOU!

[@karrudo1]

Genius!! It's 100% working. I used a medium-strong fishing line. 5 mins, and the battery is out. Thanks!

[@michaelwong8613]

I was in the process of dripping alcohol around the batteries and your video came up which was a huge help! Thank you. I used threaded metal wire instead. I think fishing wire would be great too.

[@UbhiTS]

a little unorthodox and dangerous, but if it worked for you, then awesome :)

[@chrismaher4387]

just removed battery using this method and a little IPA. great video and thanks for being brave enough to try it first! I made a little cutting wire using a guitar string taped to some screwdrivers to pull with. took less than an hour and less than £100 UK.

[@UbhiTS]

I'm glad it worked for you, "high five", but, I personally would "not" have used a metal string ... worst case, it could cut into the battery and start a fire. But all's well that ends well :)

[@brianspaulding8823]

Thank you for this video! It was a lifesaver. I used goo gone and alcohol, but the battery wasn't moving after an hour. I used a shoe string and your trick and the battery came out within a few minutes. Had it not been for your video....I would've been in real trouble. Thanks!

[@UbhiTS]

glad it helped, thanks for your kind words :)

[@randomstuffs1671]

Thanks for this idea... I used a 0.5mm cable wire. It works great. It cuts easily. Did this in 2021, after 9 years!!

[@aemediainc]

This was a GREAT help, thank you! I used some nylon string I had in the garage, and later used GooGone (orange smell!) to soak and scrape off the tape residue.

[@oliverbock4838]

It worked out well! For a short moment there was a weird battery like smell, but it didn't heat much luckily. Thank you very much Tarunpreet!

[@gregderrick5831]

That's a great idea. I would suggest that maybe you dampen the nylon string in alcohol then place under the batteries. (NOT SOAKING WET) just good and damp. The alcohol should cut the adhesive easier next time.

[@JohnQuillen]

Thank you very much for this! I used fishing line and a pair of gloves. The middle batteries were a little more of a challenge. I had to work to tuck the fishing line at the corners. Take care as the trackpad is under the middle batteries - don't try to get the line under it! You can do one middle battery at a time just like the ones on the outside.

[@rickkremer0525]

Kudo's to mom for her help!!! Seriously though, thank you for posting this, its much better than squirting alcohol in the compartment to loosen the glue.

[@cliffinauldreekie406]

Thanks. This worked well for me. I attached the cord to a length of dowel rod and managed to do it myself easily and without the sore fingers. I tied both ends to the rod forming a loop. By the way, my cord is about 3mm diameter. I didn't want it too fine so it wouldn't cut into the battery cells.

[@UbhiTS]

That's a great suggestion ... thanks. Yes, the batteries getting punctured and catching fire is the worst nightmare !

[@PierceNunley]

worked. However, all I had at the office was some dental floss!!! It worked. Not too much pressure just rapid back and forth for about 10 to 20 seconds for each battery!

[@tarunpreetubhi7655]

lol, funny :) ... dental floss, who would have thought !!! ... glad it worked ...

[@maxbruhn8383]

Pierce Nunley thanks for this tip. Worked perfectly.

[@adrianlilly8030]

Pierce Nunley how did you use dental floss? like was it thick floss

[@franksonaplane]

Shaved 2 hours off my replacement time. Thank You!!!

[@JetFuelOnly]

How was the battery life on the replacement battery? I’m wondering how long a 2015 15” can run with a new battery

[@UbhiTS]

it was around 5 hours

[@UbhiTS]

but it also depends what you are doing on the laptop, normal browsing will give you a lot more life, while CPU or GPU intensive tasks like games will drain the battery quicker

[@dotslashsatan]

Such a simple trick!! Thanks for the tip!

[@DanielNanboe]

I did this 3 times on my computer. Depending on the adhesive it takes between 10-30 minutes to clean the remainings. The original battery from Apple was removed easy the second 2 aftermarket ones took a little more time to clean, but the string trick works every time. Thanks for posting this.

[@neejain2012]

This is brilliant! I need to replace the trackpad on my 2012 MBPr due to a liquid spill and don't feel comfortable with putting alcohol as in other videos. I also need to save the battery since it is working great so far. I will try with nylon string soaked in isopropyl alcohol just for experiment... maybe it could reduce the amount of force needed to separate the glue strip. Just one suggestion - put a big bold text message at the beginning of your video "FULLY DISCHARGE THE BATTERY, BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS PROCEDURE". Also, "DO NOT USE ANY METAL TOOLS TO PRY OPEN THE BATTERY". Cheers!

[@horsesrockmysocks1]

Thanks for the video, this and some other videos using a similar sting/cable technique inspired me to try it myself as some companies have you dissemble the entire motherboard first. That being said my macs battery was glued much more firmly that this or others shown on youtube indicated. This method helped get a few off then for the rest it required prying slowly and carefully with a thin metal flexible putty knife like used for patching when painting. You can brush your cord or knife with isopropyl alcohol or "goo gone" solvent and it helps dissolve the glue. WARNING: if you use a metal scraper wear some gloves and be careful and take you time, if you puncture the battery or more likely the wires connecting them near the edge of the case bad things can happen. I took my time and it went fine. Also be careful with isopropyl alcohol or solvents using cotton swaps or artist brushes and clean up after, you don't want to get it on other parts of the computer. Isopropyl alcohol is not that bad as it is often used in cleaning electronics and can help cleanup other solvents..Thanks.

[@andyrawlins]

Genius thanks :) I ended up using 'garden wire' but the principle was the same

[@RudolfFernandes]

Great video. Not sure why guys are bothering removing the remaining adhesive -- what's the harm in leaving it there. Also, once I could grasp the far end of each cell with my fingers, I discarded the thread, just using gentle upward pressure to SLOWLY prise it off.

[@GogiTavadze]

Thanks, replaced 15" 2014 alone in 30 mins. Used tooth floss from a pharmacy combined in 2-3 layers

[@cog1]

It worked so well! Thank you! I just replaced the battery of my mid 2012 rmbp. I used dental floss first but it was not strong enough. After I got a stronger thread, I got all battery off in 10 min.

[@UbhiTS]

Awesome ... glad it helped you :)

[@jspriver]

Just did it. Absolutely perfect. Thank you

[@vinniemcloughlin7848]

Not bad I personally use a upside can of compressed air and freezes the glue till it’s brittle and you can easily pry it up with your hands and the glue just snaps

[@UbhiTS]

the only thing to be careful about that is that if you dont know what you are doing and dont know how to do it, it's a risk. there are chances you screw up your touchpad due to the extreme freeze, or residue if using not the right kind of compressed air is used. But I agree, that's a great method too.

[@jeffcollins4919]

Brilliant, much better method of removing the battery and enjoy the video too! Thank you.

[@michaelcarlsen3562]

Thanks for the video - great "out of the box thinking". I followed your lead and the ideas put forth by the other commenters and I ended up using 40 lb. test braided fishing line. It has a really small diameter and its strong and does a really nice job of sawing through the adhesive tape. I made a garott similar to the commenter with the small wire but I used wood pieces instead of the rings. Thanks again.

[@dwightery]

i saved my fingers from the strings, by wrapping them around rubber handled screw drivers (better grip on the string), and using them as handles. Thanks for the video!

[@jonhuck3067]

This is an excellent tip. Thank you!

[@PeteKowalsky]

I just did my early 2013 MBP 2 days ago with this technique. I used a couple of 1/2" x 4" long galvanized carriage bolts as garrote handles, and 24 gauge steel wire. My kid held the laptop, and I was able to quickly and easily slice through the adhesive pads to remove the original LiPO battery cells. If you don't disconnect the original battery first, well, you're foolish. The only thing I'd recommend is that you're very careful when using wire ... don't forget that t's conductive (DUH)! I lit a small section of mine up like a lightbulb filament for a second - no damage, no burns, but it was glowing yellow hot and smoking nicely, and of course freaked us out. :) After that, things were uneventful and the old battery was out.

[@UbhiTS]

Yup, using a wire, you gotta be extremely careful since you're working with lipos ... glad it worked out for you uneventful other than the learning :) ... thanks

[@MichaelBLive]

I was cringing after your warnings about puncturing or compression causing fire, then you pulled with such force until the batteries smacked the case. Patience and moving the cutting wire multiple times with less force makes more sense. What is nice is this method without solvents, makes me feel better about not taking all the boards out first.

[@roblax87]

Genius! Thank you so much for working on this method and posting it!

[@UbhiTS]

You're welcome :)

[@bill-service]

Thank you sir you gave me the confidence to do this myself! I used edge trimmer monofilament (weed wacker) which is nylon and it worked very well. Next time I would try picture hanging wire or maybe a guitar string. And one person suggested making handles with short wood dowels so you don't have to hurt your hands. Also a British guy is showing how you use canned air upside down to make the cold liquid come out -- makes the adhesive brittle. Search 2015 MacBook Pro Battery removal (Quick Way)

[@UbhiTS]

Yes, that's a pretty innovative solution too, however, you have to be very careful to not spill any liquid on the motherboard. Apple motherboards are very sensitive and it doesn't take much to break them, I'd personally stay away from any liquid near my motherboard.

[@welovetechstuff]

I did it! If you are doing yourself you have to use alcohol. Any kind, I used aftershave alcohol and it worked fine. IT'S REALLY HARD TO DO IT WITHOUT ALCOHOL.

[@petermorgan5602]

You are the freaking man, This was a scooby-doo mystery until i came upon this. Im trying it as i type and i can atleast comfirm it doesnt damage the battery. Thank you very much.

[@UbhiTS]

awesome, as long as you discharge the battery and do not use any metal tools just like Neeraj said, you are good :)

[@ChrisPlough]

Thank you for making this video - you made my life easier when replacing my battery!

[@UbhiTS]

anytime bro ... just sharing the info around :) ... glad to be of help !

[@secretsaltshake]

I'm surprised we haven't seen someone post "how to remove a battery using a blowtorch" This one makes the most sense..thanks for your video! (ps. this is how you take off car emblems from your car, hairdrier and dental floss) Thanks!

[@UbhiTS]

lol ... "blowtorch", you guys crack me up ... thanks for your comment. I hope this video helped you out

[@TakeCareTV]

Buddy you are brilliant. I threw some safety goggles and gloves on and had my glued batteries out of my 2012 Retina in about 10 minutes. The Apple store quoted me something like $400. I used a fishing leader and it was easy as pie. My battery was drained not my wallet.

[@emtiyazismail2683]

Thank you so much. You made this process so easy for so many people. Thanks again

[@UbhiTS]

thank you so much, glad it helped :)

[@buixote]

Great idea! Might even go better if you saturated the string with denatured alcohol (better than isopropyl)

[@traviss6564]

Tarunpreet, thank you so much, my friend. Your accent is fine. :)

[@UbhiTS]

namaste !!! :D

[@SongaiCloud]

Ingenious method!!! Thanks!!! I attached the thread to 2 screwdrivers though... pulling in the screwdrivers instead... safer to the hand ;) Thanks for your method!!!

[@UbhiTS]

yeah, the hands man, i was so stupid, didn't wear no gloves or set any leverage. I'm glad my mistakes helped :)

[@walterwatson17]

This method worked wonderfully. Thank you. I used Reach waxed Dentotape (dental floss) It cut through the adhesive strips easily.

[@BobcatWolfenstein]

This is a really neat tip and certainly assisted in speeding up the process of removing battery cells. That being said, it is not advised to use a guitar string as the friction creates enough heat to burn your hands and can tear the battery cell causing ignition

[@AI_FUD]

Thank you for posting this - I am going to remove a broken touchpad today. I've been putting off the repair because I don't want to drizzle chemicals onto explosive lithium cells.

[@lionelchurch5805]

This technique is brilliant! Thanks for sharing it :)

[@MicahWedemeyer]

Used floss like a few others and it worked great! Thanks for the great idea. You mention the possibility of fire, which is pretty real. I'd recommend updating the description with a note to keep a fire extinguisher nearby. I didn't need one, but I was glad it was sitting right there in case something went wrong. Thanks again!

[@UbhiTS]

Yes, fire is definitely a very real possibility with li-ion batteries. I'll mention that in the description.

[@UbhiTS]

Done !

[@eyknyc3748]

Great video and no, your accent is just fine! In my view, the thumbs down are from jealous people who didn't think of it themselves.

[@AttilaS77]

You're a lifesaver thank you!!

[@geirrosset]

Thank you! Followed this using a thin multi stranded nylon thread. Battery out in less than 5 minutes! Just as easy as removing car emblems with fishing line.

[@PokoMoto-s8w]

If I remove the battery does the Mac work with the power supply?

[@aungkyawaye3190]

Very creative and good idea.

[@stepheng2131]

Add another +1 for "Dental Tape + Work Gloves" makes this a heck of a lot easier and less effort than in the video. Which was greta btw, because it had the base idea to work with

[@petervier]

this worked really well!

[@The_Vinceable]

That looks like a way better idea. I didn't have a second person to hold it. I used an old credit card to do the job. It took a lot of time and effort to do the same thing. That looks much easier

[@ball_of_wires]

This worked perfectly. Thank you.

[@PhilHyde2112]

Thank you so much for this video. Great idea, and for me it worked like a charm.

[@UbhiTS]

glad to be of help :)

[@joelpheasant5966]

Incredibly helpful! Saved the day.

[@teateripso8766]

Made it so easy, thanks for posting!

[@UbhiTS]

You're very welcome :)

[@Ciaponist]

very useful, thanks! Question for those ones who installed a OEM batery, what about its capacity? how many hours of normal browisng use you get compared with the original one?

[@randomfandom53]

Well done sir! I’m about to replace my battery and will do this!

[@gunsplaine]

All human have accent (American, UK, Canadian, Indian) do not worry about that . Great idea Thank you

[@TomTomFL]

Thank you! I will use the same technique to remove the battery in a MacBook 12" A1534 only maybe use waxed dental floss. Like cutting cheese! LOL

[@ad-hj6ig]

anyone trying this: always use protective EYEGEAR! while taking apart a small ipod long time ago I accidentally punctured the battery and it EXPLODED.When it comes to health, especiallly vision, better play safe than sorry

[@tainscough]

Awesome video. I used picture hanging wire. It cut through the glue like butter. (My original battery wasn't dead, but the running life was getting too short.)

[@UbhiTS]

picture wire would have been riskier, however, I'm glad it worked out. Next time try nylon fishing line and dental floss :)