How to Replace the Battery in a 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (mid 2012) MacBookAir5,2

NuPower batteries are engineered to be a Perfect Fit Solution for your 13" MacBook Air and are rigorously tested for long-lasting reliability. DIY installation is easy with all the tools you need, and easy-to-follow instructions included in the box. Upgrade with NuPower and get your battery life back today. Backed by a one-year limited warranty and award-winning US-based support.

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Compatibility
While the 13” MacBook Air (Mid 2012) is shown in the video, this battery upgrade is compatible with any other 13-inch MacBook Air with the following Model IDs:
- MacBookAir3,2 (Late 2010)
- MacBookAir4,2 (Mid 2011)
- MacBookAir5,2 (Mid 2012)
- MacBookAir6,2 (Mid 2013 and Early 2014)
- MacBookAir7,2 (2015 - 2017)

Video Jump Points:
00:00 – Title, notes, difficulty level, and tools required
00:07 – Introduction / Overview
00:38 – Part 1 – Removing the Original Battery
02:15 – Part 2 – Installing the New Battery
03:49 – Part 3 – Calibrating the Power Management System
05:35 – Battery Recycling Info
05:41 – Experience the OWC Difference
05:53 – Closing, Legal Stuff, and Copyright

The Perfect Fit Solution
NuPower batteries are engineered to perfectly complement the fit and finish of your Mac laptop, and provide full compatibility with applicable OEM sleep and power reduction modes.

Battery Specs
- Lithium-ion technology
- 55 watt-hour, 7.6V
- Includes all tools and instructions required for installation
- RoHS certified: free of lead, mercury, cadmium, PBBs, and PBDE
- Replacement for MacBook Air laptops with model numbers A1369 and A1466
- One-year NewerTech limited warranty

NuPower. The Green Choice.
NuPower batteries are RoHS certified lead, mercury, cadmium, PBBs, and PBDE free. NewerTech offers recycling options for environmentally responsible disposal of your old battery.

[NASCIMENTO]

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[MsPbUTUBE]

This is one of the best instructional videos I ever saw. So easy to follow.

[marslugo]

Wow superb video! Just changed a Mac air 2012 battery and now calibrating! Everything is working perfect thanks guys!

[gregbabcock]

Brilliant! Especially the part about calibrating the power management. Thank you.

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[tommason]

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[PeterOlin]

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[dawidpawowski]

well done guys, thank you for this short guideline and it works for me, great assistance

[nikidevlaming]

Incredibly easy and Apple itself charges more than 100 euro to change the battery. Glad I found this video in time!

[le_blake]

Should the power management system be calibrated regularly?

[dannyp_]

I can’t get the screws out, only the longer hinge ones

[rachelnoelphotog]

Thanks for the video, could you please confirm if it matters if I buy a A1369 or A1466 model battery? I have apple mac air 13" mid 2012. Thank you