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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

Safety precautions to complete before starting repairs on your MacBook Air 15".

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    • Allow your MacBook's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables and fully power off your MacBook.

    • Close the display and lay your MacBook upside down. Keep your laptop closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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