MacBook Pro 14" 2021 Battery Connector Replacement

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
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MacBook Pro 14" 2021 Battery Connector Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to disconnect the battery in your MacBook Pro 14" 2021.

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

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    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.1 mm-long screws securing the trackpad cable bracket to the logic board.

    Sorry but this is not correct Apple procedure.

    There is power running through the device still whilst you are unscrewing this plate/bracket and disconnecting the trackpad if you do it this way. This is why Apple put the small flex cable next to this, free to reach before touching anything else.

    You must disconnect the battery flex cable next to the trackpad connector before you touch anything else.

    Thanks

    Brendan Roberts -

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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the trackpad cable bracket.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the trackpad cable's press connector secured to the logic board.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

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    • The trackpad cable is lightly adhered to the frame.

    • Peel the trackpad cable away from the device, making sure to separate the adhesive.

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    • Peel back any tape covering the battery board data cable connector.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.

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    • The battery board data cable is lightly adhered to the logic board.

    • Insert blunt-nosed tweezers between the battery board data cable and the logic board.

    • Slide the tweezers underneath the cable to separate the adhesive.

    • Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket on the logic board.

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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to pull the battery board data cable away from the device.

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    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.8 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.

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    • Use a spudger to lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.

    • Lift the connector high enough to keep it separated from its socket while you work. If it accidentally makes contact, it could damage your MacBook Pro.

Conclusion

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

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