martha

I have the exact same problem. 2 battery replacements. Completely intermittent. I can’t even discern the pattern (close it, open it, etc. etc.). Seems to be a common problem. I was told by tech ‘probably the logicboard’ but that’s an expensive repair. I didn’t have this problem until I replaced the battery. It sometimes seems to fix it when I unscrew back and replace. Or take out battery and replace. Any new answers anyone? Did cleaning the logic board work? replacing it? Thanks very much. Driving me nuts.

ooops nevermind..I see it now! tks . But..there is SO much gunk/dust under there (old, hand me down, used by my teen daughter while eating in bed no doubt!) . Should I attempt to clean? Beyond just blowing on it? Is compressed air safe? Or should I just leave it be? Assuming I don’t break it while replacing this battery I’d like not to break it otherwise! tks

How can i post a photo of what I am seeing …I don’t see the battery connector! not like in photo above. maybe I have to remove that plastic cover although others recommended not doing that (see above).

I have verified I have this battery, and I have a mid-2014 macbook retina. And I swear i do not see this battery connector. I didn’t take the cover off, per other comments that said it was an unnecessary risk. What the heck? will I not see the battery cable without taking of that cover?

Is there a substitute for the plastic cards? have all the other supplies I need. Would like to avoid ordering the whole kit for those cards?

This would be a good 1st step before you even start? easier then?