MacBook Pro 13" (A1989) Battery Replacement Guide | DIY Laptop Repair
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Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50–200Equipment
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch A1989Tools Needed
screwdriver, spudger, battery connectorIs your 2018-2019 MacBook Pro 13-inch (Model A1989) dying quickly, not holding a charge, or shutting down randomly? It's time to replace that old, degraded battery!
In this step-by-step DIY repair guide, we show you exactly how to replace the battery on the A1989 MacBook Pro. We walk you through removing the bottom backplate, properly disconnecting the battery power, and removing the trackpad to safely access the battery assembly underneath. Watch as we share our pro-tips for using isopropyl alcohol and a pry tool to easily dissolve the strong factory adhesive and safely remove the old battery cells. Finally, we install a fresh new battery, reconnect the trackpad, and reassemble the laptop.
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► MacBook Pro 13" (A1989) Replacement Battery: https://tekdep.com/product/a1989-battery-model-a1964-replacement-new-for-2018-2019-applemacbook-pro-13
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► 9-in-1 Metal Pry Tool Kit: https://tekdep.com/product/9-in-1-disassemble-multi-opening-repair-tools-kit-metal-pry-bar
⚙️ Other A1989 Replacement Parts Mentioned:
► Trackpad (Space Gray): https://tekdep.com/product/a1989-trackpad-touchpad-space-gray-with-flex-cable-new-for-macbook-pro-13
► Battery Flex Cable / Daughter Board Cable: https://tekdep.com/product/a1989-battery-cable-daughter-board-cable-new-for-2018-2019-macbook-pro-13
► Bottom Case (Space Gray): https://tekdep.com/product/a1989-original-bottom-case-space-gray-613-06940-a-for-2018-2019-macbook-pro-13
Removing MacBook batteries requires dealing with heavy adhesive. If you are not comfortable using isopropyl alcohol and pry tools around delicate logic board components, let our professional technicians handle it safely.
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⏱️ Video Timeline (Chapters)
00:00 Intro: MacBook Pro A1989 Battery Issues
00:33 Taking Off the Backplate
01:19 Safety First: Disconnecting the Battery
02:42 Removing the Trackpad
04:37 Removing the Old Battery (Adhesive Removal)
10:33 Mail-In Repair Service Options
11:02 Installing the New Battery
11:55 Reinstalling the Trackpad
13:38 Reconnecting the Battery Power
14:17 Closing the Backplate
14:34 Testing the MacBook Pro Functionality
14:59 Repair Summary
15:25 Outro & Ending Screen
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