Replacing the Battery in an Early 2015 Macbook Pro Retina A1502 (EMC 2835)

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[pauld]

I know it’s been four years since this video, but you just saved me from having to buy a new computer here in 2024. Thank you for this easy to follow video!

[sethhochstetler]

Just came to say that this tutorial saved me. It was the only reference I used, and it was flawless. This is years old, but you're still helping people in 2024 brother 🤘

[markjohnson]

This is about as close to perfect as it gets -- not a lot of chitchat and everything is clearly visible. This was a lot easier than I expected. Thanks!

[williamschwader]

Youtube is my "go to" for every project that I have, and have never done. And it's because of guys like you sir, that I look like I know what I'm doing! I can't thank you enough for your clear, concise, and straight forward tutorial! If anyone is contemplating this job, Just follow this video, and I'm sure you'll be as successful as I

[michaeldavidheit]

By far this is one of the best videos in this type or repair on You Tube. It convinced me that in spite of my years of experience in electronics repair my best option will be to take my Mac Book Pro to a shop and have it repaired because of the dangers with the batteries and my lack of experience in this particular field. Thank you for your video, sir. It was well done and quite helpful.

[atg]

Thank you so much man..!!! I changed the battery on my MacBook on my own and it saved me a ton of money and a lot of time. Such a straight to the point video plus you covered everything there was to cover. Keep it up my man 👍🏼

[Slimbenzene]

This video helped me save $199 for my 2015 MBP. It's awesome since I'm leaving to grad school soon and need to start saving for the move. Thanks for this!

[cillopsico]

The most detailed and safest tutorial out there. Many thanks, my Macbook is up and running again.

[guyhenry]

This was so helpful, thanks! I decided to use GOO GONE instead of acetone. I figured it was less hazardous and worked very well. I just sprayed it on the edge of an old store loyalty card (don't need them since I just punch in phone number at store.) I learned from two of my mistakes: forgot to push down on the little black lock lever when plugging the trackpad cable in. I assume that's why the trackpad and keyboard didn't work when I fired it back up! Fixed it. Also, I mixed up the case screws and realized some are shorter for the back edge (One wasn't going in far enough bc it was a longer one.) Finally, the battery calibration tips saved me one more internet search.

[colinhudson]

Great video Rick. I had been following another video to install my battery and this is by far the best. I could not get the track pad to work and followed Ricks video and I had not pressed the clip down on the track pad cable. I thought I had damaged the cable but voila when I pressed the clip down it worked.

[sammieseoul]

Love how detailed this video is... thanks for your efforts on this.

[georgebowser]

First class. We watched the video three times, collected all of the materials required for the job, and successfully replaced the battery in my A1502. It took about three hours. Thank you!

[ROCKzarastro]

The best battery replacement video manual on this model. Plain and easy. Aceton works just fine.
Thanks, dude. You saved me time and money)

[BP-]

Great video! Saved me a bundle. I like the idea of aluminum foil if you are going to use acetone to protect the screen. I also used paper towels between the foil and case to absorb any acetone if it did leak. Also I used a glass eye dropper instead of a syringe so make sure not to puncture to old battery. I also slightly elevated each side of the case so the acetone would flow towards the adhesive. Use the acetone sparingly and work the batteries free with a old thin credit card. Remember, safety first.

[leesinoski]

I did it!!! Been meaning to do this for years & this worked perfectly. Thanks! My 2015 MAC continues to function 100%

[Samuelsosap]

Awesome! Thank you for the video. Finally fixing my 2015 MacBook Pro 13”. Ordered a new top lid with a new display since mine was cracked, a new battery and a new bottom lid due to the battery imploding and bending it. Thank you so much for the video, saved me from buying a new laptop.

[michelcedrick]

Dear Mr. RickMakes, your video is just amazing, thank you very much for sharing.
I just did the job and my Macbook its running like new.
God bless you.

[michaelgaluszka]

Best video I've seen for this battery placement. Honestly better then iFixit ... I literally followed this video and only this video and replaced my battery on my 2013 retina Mac in just under an hour. My only comment is that he didn't identify that. The case screws are torx T4 and the screws internally are all torx T5. But that's just being ridiculously picky. Great video!

[hiunckel]

This was a great video, thank you! And the comment from Guy Henry about the different size of the screws on the case was very good also.

[chriskyoto]

Because of this video I've been successfully swap my battery. Thank you Rick, GBU.