MSI Thin GF63 12VE Battery Replacement

Introduction

Welcome! This guide is designed to take you through the step-by-step process of replacing the battery in your MSI Thin GF63 12VE laptop. If you've noticed your laptop struggling to retain a charge or, worse, not charging at all, a battery replacement could be the solution to restore its power and functionality.

If your battery is punctured, it poses a risk of igniting a dangerous fire. Exercise necessary precautions if you observe swelling in the battery.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Unplug and shut down your laptop to prevent potential damage to electrical circuits during removal.

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Step 2

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the twelve 4.8 mm screws visible on the lower case.
Set aside the twelve screws in a safe place after removal; they will be needed again once the battery replacement is complete.

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Step 3

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Insert the prying tool on the left side of the laptop and carefully drag it across the edge until most of it is accessible.
Pull the housing over the ports with your hand to ensure a complete release.
Initially, I managed to use just my nails, though it introduced a bit of difficulty.

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Step 4

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The housing is not yet ready for removal. Turn your laptop around, focusing on the HDMI port, and pry just above the port to release the final piece holding the housing together.
Pull the housing off from the bottom of the laptop when it is clear you have removed the housing piece above the HDMI port.

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Step 5

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Remove the laptop housing and flip it over.
Use the prying tool to pry towards the top left of the battery, following a left-to-right motion for optimal removal.
Complete the second prying position as demonstrated; the battery should be entirely detached from the housing.
Disconnect the battery cable.

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Step 6

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Release the clip from its housing by gently prying from both sides until it disengages. Employ the prying tool on both sides, as illustrated in the photo.
You can also grip the white connector and pull it directly out of the port.
Handle only the outer white part with caution; excessive force may lead to the wires breaking.