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MacBook Safety Precautions

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

This guide demonstrates common safety precautions to follow before repairing a MacBook.

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      • Allow your MacBook's battery to drain below 10% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged during the repair.

      • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your MacBook.

      • Close the lid and flip your MacBook over. Keep the lid closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.

      • Opening the lid will power on your MacBook. If you're using macOS Big Sur v11.1 or earlier, disable this function using this guide.

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