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Expanding Battery 2015 MacBook Pro 15 inch | LCD & Battery Replacement!

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Fix your expanding 2015 MacBook Pro 15-inch battery and replace a broken LCD safely with our ultimate step-by-step DIY repair guide! If your 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro is suffering from an expanding, swollen battery or a damaged display, this comprehensive teardown is exactly what you need. Swollen batteries can cause severe physical damage to your laptop's chassis and internal components, making immediate replacement absolutely crucial to save your machine. In this video, we will show you how to safely remove the hazardous lithium-ion cells and properly install a fresh, long-lasting replacement. Additionally, we cover the complete LCD replacement process. We'll guide you through safely disconnecting the delicate display flex cables, removing the hinge screws, and mounting the new screen assembly so your Mac looks and performs perfectly again. Find the high-quality replacement parts and the professional toolkit we used right here: ►Replacement 2015 MacBook Pro 15" Battery: https://tekdep.com/product/a1398-aftermarket-battery-a1618-020-00079-for-2015-macbook-pro-15 ►The Official TEKDEP 145-in-1 Toolkit: https://tekdep.com/product/145-in-1-steel-bit-precision-magnetic-screwdriver-tool-set-with-case-for-phone-pc-electronics ►LCD Screen Assembly: https://tekdep.com/product/a1398-original-full-screen-lcd-display-assembly-661-02532-for-2015-macbook-pro-15-retina ►Top Case Assembly:https://tekdep.com/product/a1398-original-top-case-assembly-661-02536-for-2015-macbook-pro-15-retina ►9 in 1 Multi Opening Tools: https://tekdep.com/product/9-in-1-disassemble-multi-opening-repair-tools-kit-metal-pry-bar ►Bottom Case: https://tekdep.com/product/a1398-original-lower-bottom-case-923-0671-for-2012-2015-macbook-pro-15-retina ►Trackpad Flex Cable: https://tekdep.com/product/a1398-original-trackpad-flex-cable-923-00541-for-2015-macbook-pro-15-retina ►Bottom Case Screw: https://tekdep.com/product/a1425-a1502-a1398-original-bottom-case-screw-set-for-macbook-pro-13-retina Need parts for the 2015 15" A1398 MacBook Pro? ►https://tekdep.com/product-category/find-all-parts/apple-mac-parts/15-inch-macbook-pro-parts/mid-2015-macbook-pro-retina-a1398/ Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Battery Swelling Safety Warning 01:05 Opening the MacBook 01:44 Disconnecting the Battery 02:17 Removing Trackpad Flex Cable 02:54 Loosening Battery Adhesive 03:33 Removing the Battery 04:23 Cleaning Battery Bay 05:12 Installing New Battery 06:04 Disconnecting Battery Again 06:46 Prepping LCD for Removal 07:31 Removing LCD Screws 08:20 Detaching the LCD 09:05 Preparing New LCD 09:49 Installing New LCD 10:47 Reconnecting Cables 11:38 Securing Rubber Grommets 12:20 Reconnecting Trackpad Cable 13:14 Final Test & Wrap-Up Visit Our Website To Find All Parts & Tools ► https://www.TEKDEP.com Because replacing an expanding battery and routing delicate LCD cables requires handling hazardous swollen cells and fragile connectors, it can be a tricky repair. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, let our professional technicians handle it safely. ►Start Your Worldwide Mail-In Repair Service: https://tekdep.com/mail-in-repair ►Data Recovery Services: https://tekdep.com/data-recovery-services Let's stay connected! If you found this 2015 MacBook Pro 15-inch repair guide helpful or want to see more Mac teardowns, come hang out with us on our other platforms. We are always sharing new tips, and we'd love to see how your DIY repair turns out. Website: https://www.TEKDEP.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekdep/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tekdep.store/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TekdepC Important Safety Reminder: TEKDEP is here to guide you, but we assume no liability for any damage or injury that may occur while following this tutorial. Always prioritize safety when handling swollen lithium-ion batteries, which pose a severe fire hazard if punctured, and delicate display panels. Because every repair scenario is different, we cannot guarantee a perfect result, and any loss or injury resulting from the use of our tips or our tools is solely your responsibility. We encourage you to do your research and only take on a project if you are ready to accept full responsibility for the results, whether they are good or bad. Stay safe and work carefully! #MacBookProRepair #SwollenBattery #MacBookScreenReplacement #TEKDEP