MacBook Air 13 Early 2015 battery replacement: step-by-step guide

Posted By Volodymyr Chubei | 23 Dec 2024

Over time, the battery in your MacBook Air may not hold the charge as it wears out or simply fails for various reasons. In this case, you need to replace the battery with a new one, and you can do this without contacting a service center.

It is very important for your safety and the guarantee of your gadget performance that when you repair or upgrade an Apple product, you use only original parts, which can be purchased from Techtoro.io.

In this article, we will describe the process of MacBook Air 13 Early 2015 battery replacement with your own hands, which tools and accessories you will need for this.

For the replacement process, you need to prepare:

MacBook Air 13-inch (Late 2010-2017) battery or pre-packaged repair kit.
P5 precision pentagon screwdriver.
Precision screwdriver, Torx T5.

Step 1 - MacBook Air 13 Early 2015 battery replacement: step-by-step guide

Genuine Li-Ion Battery (661-6055) A1496 for A1466

How to replace MacBook Air 13 Early 2015 Battery: 3 steps

MacBook Air 13 Early 2015 battery replacement does not require special knowledge and skills, but you must follow the instructions to properly remove the back cover, dismantle the failed battery and install a new one.

It is better to make a replacement on a flat surface, for example, on a table covered with a tablecloth. The process itself consists of three main steps.

1. Removing the back cover of your MacBook Air

First, you need to disconnect the laptop from the network and put it with the top cover down on the work surface.

Next, you need to remove the cover of the device from the back:

using a P5 screwdriver, remove the 10 screws that hold the back cover (eight screws 2.6 mm and two screws 9 mm);
insert your fingers between the cover and the display, gently pull towards you until the latches click;
remove the back cover and put it aside.

2. Removing the old battery

Next step for MacBook Air 13 Early 2015 battery replacement. For maximum safety, disconnect the battery. To do this, pull the transparent tab towards the battery, but do not lift it up, so as not to damage the connector. You need to pull strictly in the horizontal plane.

Follow the next sequence of actions:

remove the battery cable from the connector;
remove five screws, four of which are in the corners of the battery and one in the center;
Remove the battery by lifting it up from the side of the motherboard.

When handling the battery, do not clasp it or touch the exposed lithium-ion surfaces.

3. Installing a new battery and calibrating

Now we need to prepare the battery. Remove the plastic film that is fixed on the top surface of the battery. If this is difficult to do, leave it in place (in some models, the film does not need to be removed). Install the battery and fix it with screws.

After replacing the battery, it needs to be calibrated:

connect the charger to the MacBook Air and charge the battery to 100%;
continue to charge the battery for another two hours;
turn off your MacBook Air and use it as usual until the battery charge drops to about 5-10%;
if necessary, save your files;
leave the laptop on and wait until it goes into sleep mode due to low battery;
leave it in this state for five hours;
charge your device to 100%.

If you experience battery operation instability after calibration, you may need to reset your MacBook Air CMS.

To repair and upgrade Apple equipment, you must use only original parts from reliable sellers. Techtoro.io offers a wide range of accessories.

All spare parts were tested, so they correspond to the declared characteristics and are 100% functional. The online store has favorable prices and offers delivery within the United States and outside the country.

Also: MacBook Air 13 A2337 Screen Replacement: how-to guide

FAQ

1. How much does it cost to replace the battery in a MacBook Air 2015

If you replace it yourself, you need to buy a battery, which costs around 24.99-50.00 USD.

2. Can I replace my MacBook Air battery myself

Yes, it is not difficult to replace the battery yourself if you follow the instructions. It is important to buy only original components to ensure that the equipment works without interruption throughout the entire declared operation period.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Volodymyr Chubei
Computer Repair Specialist at TechToro.io

Volodymyr was born in Ukraine and has found his passion for electronics from his childhood. At the age of 13, he was capable of soldering some basic elements of a logic board and today he is one of the co-founders of TechToro.io