Check out the video above or the step by step guides below for assistance with this repair

iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Retina Early 2013 Battery Replacement Guide

iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Retina Late 2012 Battery Replacement Guide

Here are some tools you may need to help you complete the repair.

• Mechanic AK-15 King ESD Anti-Static Stainless Steel Red Curved Tweezers
• iGadget Plastic Triangle Opening Picks (set of 5)
• iGadget Plastic Alcohol 200mL Bottle with Pump Top
• iGadget Universal Magnetic Work Project Mat with Marker (30cm x 25cm)

Here are some helpful tips to assist you in completing a safe repair on your device. If you are unsure of something or have any questions, please feel free to contact us either by phone (0508 IGADGET) or by email

• Drain the battery below 25% before you start on this repair. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire or explode if punctured or damaged
• These 2012-2013 models have no Auto Boot, so no Terminal commands are needed. Just shut down fully and unplug the charger
• The P5 pentalobe, T5 and T6 Torx screwdrivers you need are included in the box with this battery.
• Always track your screws to avoid putting back in the wrong place and damaging your device. You can draw a picture of your laptop and tape the screws to the right places or use a screw mat
• The bottom case is held by ten P5 pentalobe screws (eight 3.0 mm and two 2.3 mm) and two clips in the centre. Pull it off by hand and press the centre down on reassembly
• Unplug the battery before any component removal. It uses a contact board, not a plug: peel off its plastic cover, remove the T6 screws (2.8 mm, 7.0 mm shouldered and 6.4 mm wide-head), then lift out the small interposer board with tweezers and keep it safe, it goes back in
• Disconnect the I/O board and SSD cables, then remove both speakers (three T5 screws each) and the SSD
• Remove the six 2.2 mm T5 screws holding the battery (three each side)
• The cells are glued to the top case. Cover the display with foil and keep the remover off the speaker enclosures. Use a few drops of adhesive remover or isopropyl alcohol under each cell, wait two to three minutes, and lift with a plastic card. The trackpad stays in
• Never pry against a cell with metal tools, and never bend, squeeze or puncture the cells when removing the old battery or fitting the new one
• Clean off all the old adhesive and let the case dry. Test-fit the new battery before peeling the liners, then press each cell down firmly. Refit the 7.0 mm shouldered and 6.4 mm wide-head screws in their own holes
• If your newly installed battery is draining fast or shutting off randomly, first try the battery calibration steps found here. If that doesn't resolve it, try an SMC reset