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Add Note Installing MacBook Air Battery

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Lower Case

  • Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the Air:

    • Six 2.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 3.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 5.4 mm Phillips screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 2

  • Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Battery

  • Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight away from its socket.

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MacBook Air (Original/Late 2008) Battery

$99.95 · 1 in stock

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Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 633 in stock

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