

This is very handy to do especially in the data recovery field where you're plugging and unplugging drives all the time, but erring on the side of caution might not be a bad plan (see sentence two of part B above).Īnyway, remember what they say about arguing on the internet. Other models may need the tri-wing screwdriver instead.

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As a side note, especially with Windows, I've run into some serious issues with just plugging stuff straight into SATA ports with the computer running. This ESD custom screwdriver fits the security screws used by Apple to secure the battery in the MacBook Pro 15' Unibody models from Mid 2009. It's just advice, take it for what it's worth. This piece of information is no longer on Apple’s website, but I look at my 2013 (actually a late-2012 model) purchased MacBook Pro battery health. That aside, according to a Yahoo Tech article on the topic in 2014, Apple at the time indicated MacBook batteries were good for around 1000 cycles. I'm not saying what you suggest isn't right, I'm just saying personally, I would go with the better safe than sorry method when working on an $1100+ notebook, especially if it's as easy as disconnecting a cable. It seems Apple has some battery expectations. This item: Egoway 2.0 Phillips Screwdrivers Mac book Pro Battery Removal Tool 3.79 E EGOWAY Laptop Battery Compatible with MacBook Air 13 inch A1466 A1369 (2017, Early 2015, Early 2014, Mid 2013, Mid 2012, Mid 2011 and Late 2010 Version), fits A1377 A1405 A1496 48. probably get away with), there's a reason procedure when working on most computers begins with, "Step 1: Remove power source." A) If you read what the OP was wanting to do, I don't think warranty is a big concern.ī) While the above stated is true, mainly that SATA is hot swappable, we aren't working on a desktop, which actually has grounding etc, and that kinda scares me.
