Installing MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Battery

Add Note Introduction

Replacing the battery on a MacBook Unibody is an easy task.

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Add Note Step 1 — Access Door

  • With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.

  • Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.

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Add Note Step 2

  • The access door should now be raised enough to lift it up and out of the Unibody.

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Add Note Step 3 — Battery

  • Be sure the access door release latch is vertical before proceeding.

  • Grab the translucent plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.

Congratulations!

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. For more information, check out the MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 device page.

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Add NoteNotes: Step 1

aguib's avatar
Flag Reply by aguib Aug 17 @ 2:09 PM

The A1286 has no Access Door.!!

I actually can see no sign of the battery!...

lgc90's avatar
Flag Reply by lgc90 Sep 10 @ 5:25 PM

Quote from aguib:

The A1286 has no Access Door.!!

I actually can see no sign of the battery!...

I assume you have the newer model, with the built-in battery. It's still removable with tools, but these are the wrong instructions for that model.

irishking's avatar
Flag Reply by irishking Nov 6 @ 6:56 PM

when will there be a guide for the other unibody macbook pro. that does not have an access door?