How to Replace 2018 MacBook Pro (A1990) Battery (Easy Step-by-Step Guide)

Battery draining fast, shutting off early, or swelling? In this video, we replace the A1953 battery in a 15-inch MacBook Pro (Model A1990, 2018). Our team guides you through every step, including safe adhesive removal, logic board handling, and reassembly tips that you can follow at home. If DIY isn’t for you, we also outline our mail-in repair and data recovery options. Quick links • Replacement battery: https://tekdep.com/product/a1990-battery-a1953 • Mail-in repair or data recovery: https://tekdep.com/device-repair • 9-in-1 pry tool kit: https://tekdep.com/product/9-in-1-disassemble-multi-opening-repair-tools-kit-metal-pry-bar What you’ll learn • How to disconnect power safely before any work • How to remove stubborn battery adhesive with isopropyl alcohol • How to protect flex cables and the trackpad during removal • Clean install steps for the new A1953 pack and a proper post-repair check Tools used P5 and T5 drivers, spudger, tweezers, pry tool kit, isopropyl alcohol, microfiber cloths, screw map or tray. Compatibility note This guide covers MacBook Pro 15" A1990 (2018) using battery code A1953. Some 2019 units look similar. Always match the battery code printed on your pack before ordering. Honest disclosure Links above go to our TEKDEP store. No sponsorships. Do this at your own risk. Batteries can be hazardous if punctured. Wear eye protection, work on a cool battery, and disconnect power first. If your battery is swollen, do not press on it. Choose mail-in instead. 00:00 Intro and how to confirm a worn A1953 battery 00:40 Data safety first; mail-in repair and form overview 01:05 Back cover off, screw tracking tips 02:05 Disconnect the battery to cut power 02:22 Lift the battery flex cable safely 02:41 Remove the low-profile screw on the battery board 02:50 Faster battery release method (when it’s safe) 03:13 Trackpad out for better access 04:32 Loosen the logic board, check flex cables 05:42 Group and label screws for clean reassembly 06:22 Lift the logic board out 06:44 Soften adhesive with isopropyl alcohol (no flooding) 07:58 Pry technique to lift cells (tools link in description) 10:03 Clean leftover adhesive 10:19 Install the new A1953 pack (battery link in description) 11:22 Logic board back in place 11:34 Reconnect all flex cables 12:02 Tighten logic board screws in sequence 12:14 Seat remaining connectors 12:44 Reinstall trackpad and cable 13:17 Restore battery board screw and power cable 13:31 Close the back cover 13:48 First boot and quick health checks 14:15 Post-repair tips and battery calibration notes 14:50 When to choose mail-in repair or data recovery 15:08 Outro Helpful tips after install • Let the Mac reach room temperature before the first charge. • Calibrate if you like: charge to 100%, use to ~10%, then charge to full again. • Run a short hardware check and confirm fans, trackpad, keyboard, and speakers. Need help instead? Ship it to us. We handle mail-in repair and no-data-no-charge data recovery when applicable: https://tekdep.com/device-repair Connect with us Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TEKDEP-com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekdep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tekdep.store