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Use this guide to replace the battery in your MacBook Air 2022 (M2).
This repair requires replacement battery adhesive.
Note: This laptop uses a combination of standard Torx and Torx Plus (IP) screws. In the case that you don't have all the necessary Torx Plus drivers, you can use standard Torx drivers instead. If you do, make sure to use constant, downward force to avoid stripping.
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Power off your MacBook Air and unplug all cables.
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Close the display and flip the laptop upside down. Keep the lid closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.
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Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove the four 6.4 mm screws securing the lower case:
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Two screws with a short threaded portion near the hinges
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Two screws with a long threaded portion near the front of the MacBook
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Apply a suction handle to the center of the lower case's front edge.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap between the lower case and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the pick to the bottom right corner to release the first clip.
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Slide the pick around the corner and up the right edge to release the next clip.
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Keep the lower case flat and firmly pull it straight away from the back edge, one corner at a time, to disengage the sliding tabs.
It's obvious once you know how, but I think that stating the direction of force you apply to the lower case (towards the front) to separate the sliding tabs would be helpful.
Thank you for the great instructions!
The back tabs are meant to slide down towards the track pad. Do not pull up on the back tabs
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Remove the lower case.
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Set the lower case in place and align the sliding tabs with the screw heads they slide over. Press down and slide the lower case toward the back edge to engage the tabs—it'll stop sliding as the tabs engage.
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Once the lower case is flush with the frame, press down firmly along the perimeter to engage the four snapping clips.
Nice !
I'd bet that if iFixit was to source upgraded replacement lower case 'feet' with a material like nearly any earlier macbook air or pros had--less hard and slippery--they'd sell a lot of them. I'd buy several sets. The OEM feet are horrible and not very 'Apple' in quality.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws securing the battery connector cover.
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Use an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws securing the trackpad cable cover.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to move the trackpad cable cover out of the way so you can access the press connector underneath.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the trackpad cable press connector.
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Peel up and remove the foam pad from the lower display cable cover to reveal a hidden screw.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the fourteen 1.5 mm screws securing the various cable covers.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the six cable covers.
In step 16 (see here https://i.imgur.com/jbmTEsg.png) there are three screws retaining the inboard LCD connector cover. There is a piece of tape covering the centre screw, and it had me stumped for a minute (I am not vwery smart, am I 😂)
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect both display cable press connectors.
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Disconnect the microphone array press connector, directly to the left of the display cable.
Does anybody know what this connects too?
Is it part of the Holy Display Trinity (LCD LVDS, Backlight & Camera) or is this something else?Hi! Thank you for the comment. This is the microphone array connector. The guide has been updated!
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Remove the nine screws securing the logic board:
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Three 3.8 mm T5 Torx screws
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One 3.6 mm T5 Torx screw
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Two 3.4 mm T5 Torx screws
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One 3.1 mm T5 Torx screw
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Two 2.7 mm 3IP Torx Plus screws
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Grip the right side of the logic board and slide it towards the trackpad until it clears the overhangs near the speakers.
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Remove the logic board.
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Right speaker cable
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Trackpad cable
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Display cables and microphone array cable
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Antenna cables
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Battery cable
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Left speaker cable
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USB-C and MagSafe cables
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Reposition the trackpad cable over the bottom edge of the MacBook so it's out of the way of the battery.
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Use a 4IP Torx Plus driver to remove the two 4.5 mm screws securing the upper edges of the battery tray.
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Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the four screws securing the center of the battery tray.
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Four on the bottom left corner
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Four on the bottom right corner
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Use a pair of tweezers to peel up the black pull tab on one of the stretch-release adhesive strips until you can grip it with your fingers.
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Pull the strip out from under the battery at a shallow angle. Go very slow and use steady force, giving the strip plenty of time to stretch and unstick itself from under the battery tray.
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Pull the adhesive strip until it’s completely freed from underneath the battery tray.
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Repeat for the seven remaining adhesive strips.
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Apply a few drops of high concentration (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol between the edge of the frame and the battery where any adhesive strips remain.
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Wait one minute for the isopropyl alcohol to soften the adhesive.
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Remove the battery assembly.
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Remove any remaining adhesive strips with tweezers or your fingers.
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Clean up the adhesive residue with a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free or microfiber cloth.
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Before removing any adhesive liners, place the battery in its recess and make sure it fits.
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If your replacement battery comes with adhesive, remove the plastic liners and firmly press each cell into place.
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If your replacement battery doesn't come with adhesive, secure it with stretch-release adhesive.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
If you notice any unusual behavior or problems after installing your new battery, you may need to reset your MacBook's SMC.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or check out our Answers community for help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
If you notice any unusual behavior or problems after installing your new battery, you may need to reset your MacBook's SMC.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or check out our Answers community for help.
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Is is really necessary to remove the motherboard?
Looking at all the photos, it seems to me like the battery should be clear for removal after disconnecting it and the trackpad cable, leaving the motherboard (and all of its other connectors) in-place. So what am I missing here?
Hi! The logic board is removed first because the battery cable runs underneath it and is adhered to the frame.
It is not necessary to remove the motherboard. The battery cable runs underneath the logicboard, but is not adhere to it. You can slide it out once the battery is loose.
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I lost the screws to my battery cover. Is there any way to replace them? Should i tape the cover on for now? Please help!
Can someone verify this and see if it does really need to e removed?
"It is not necessary to remove the motherboard. The battery cable runs underneath the logicboard, but is not adhere to it. You can slide it out once the battery is loose."
Wrong, the cable is partially stuck underneath the logicboard
Replaced battery in macbook air 2022 and it still won't charge. It recognised the battery and ran until it went flat but wouldn't charge via magsafe or usb C. Pretty disappointing, it might be because the battery isn't official Apple and the logic board is programmed or maybe there is some other issue, just such little diagnostics. Also you do NOT need to remove the logic board, that is Apple's official procedure though. Just use a plastic spatula to slightly lift where the battery ribbon cable runs underneath and release the small adhesive on the battery then slide it out.
