MACBOOK SWOLLEN EXPLODING BATTERY FIX 

Spacemonkeymojo You’re absolutely right. I was a complete novice. Please exercise caution if you try this yourself. The sad part is that the nightmare seems to be happening all over again. The battery is swelling again and it’s only been a bit over a year since I replaced it. Thankfully I have a new i9 model. I still use the older one though, so I have to decide if want to attempt fixing it again. It’s still a powerful machine even though it’s 6 years old.

@@ToddMushaw Haha sorry I wasn't trying to be rude or sound mean, I found it funny if anything. And wow really? That's so annoying! Do you keep your Macbook plugged in constantly? I think you need to cycle the battery to keep it healthy. Or is it possible you bought a dodgy battery? I'm planning on replacing my battery too as it is swollen and putting the rear panel on is difficult, and it's just unsafe to use a swollen battery. There are some good videos around on how to safely remove the battery, one method is to use a nylon string. Just tilt your Macbook so the adhesive remover will flow towards the bottom of the case (away from the logic board) and place a few drops at the top of each cell, then take a bit of nylon string and sort of saw it back and forth behind the battery to slowly remove each cell. Time consuming but safe, this replacement seems like a pain in the ass!

@@Spacemonkeymojo No offense taken at all. I appreciate the comment. I leave them plugged in most of the time. Thanks for the reminder that you have to cycle the battery. The nylon string method is brilliant!

@@ToddMushaw happened again - a year later... wow... I be wanting some warranty on the battery and wondering the machine has some flaw... expensive battery every 12 months... they should last a few years at least...

@@ToddMushaw shit I say I rebuild it again and sell it

Utkan Günerkan you are absolutely right LOL! This is a complete hack job. I should change the title to "What Not to do When Fixing Your Battery". What I've since learned is that Apple doesn't bother with removing the battery. They replace the entire bottom case. The battery is glued in very securely. As you can see it takes great effort to remove it. I've also learned that there is a chance that Apple may do the repair free of charge - determined on a case by case basis. However there is a three week turnaround because the cases are in short supply. Good luck with your repair. I was extremely fortunate that I didn't damage anything.

@@ToddMushaw Yeah I was like damn..... this boi gonna get his hand blown off any minute... careful with those batteries - pulling like that dunno how you avoiding snapping and that would cause explosion... use the string method and some acetone - also plastic prods not METAL to loosen them... risk of shorting...

kingames kk sure. Just don’t leave it plugged in 100% of the time and remember to cycle charge it or else it will eventually swell again.

@@ToddMushaw hello the same thing happened to my macbook just 2days ago, how do i prevent my battery from swelling up again?? 😃

@@lyledavid_ often the issue is caused by leaving the battery constantly plugged in. You have to let it discharge from time to time. Now, I let my battery run down close to zero at least a few times a week.

@@ToddMushaw how often do u let it run close to zero? i literally ALWAYS use my mac plugged in, plus it’s VERY VERY HOT in my country😭

Cedes G no. I’m a hack in that department as you can see from the video.

Hmm.. I guess because that’s what the tools that came with the replacement kit where made of. Your superior screwdriver is made of what?

Was questioning the video because it would have been a lot safer if you’d used something like plastic as it would reduce the chance of the battery puncture

Benjamin Neammanee your absolutely right! I didn’t realize how dangerous this was until I saw Mythbusters ignite batteries by puncturing them. I admit this is a complete hack job. I’m lucky I didn’t damage my laptop or burn down my house.

Be careful if you decide to fix it yourself. As others have commented, this is a great example of how not to go about it. There's a risk of the battery exploding if you puncture it.

@@ToddMushaw Agree. I won't risk it, as I can't afford new laptop now. Safer to take it to professional

@@ToddMushaw Question if you can help me. Which model is this Macbook? Mine is late 2013, and Apple have ingeniously designed the batteries it seems to be attached to the case and keyboard, requiring all to be replaced. I did read such a thing on another article as well, so it's not empty claim. Is yours the same? And is that why you had to take it out this way, and it cost you far less? The only repair shop I found that can replace it for me said it will cost over $590! Can't innovate my ass for real. This is brilliant way to make money

Bashar Abdullah same model, 2013. It’s still a very powerful computer and worth it to keep it going. I have a new i9 model now but I also still have and use the one shown in this video. However there’s no way I’d pay that amount of money to repair it. Apple was replacing the entire bottom part of the case and not bothering with removing the glued-in battery. Some were getting this done for no charge but that window probably has closed by now. You can fix it yourself. It’s easy. Just don’t remove the battery the way I did. There’s a better and safer way as someone mentioned it the comments. Just take a piece of steel cable, like something you’d use to hang a picture, and gently work it back and forth in a sawing motion beneath the battery to dislodge the glue. Just take your time and slowly work through the glue. The battery kit comes with all the tools needed. Don’t be afraid to do it yourself. Just use caution.

Todd Mushaw thanks so much for this quick detailed reply!