MacBook Core 2 Duo Rechargeable Battery Teardown

ID: 5173

Description: This teardown shows a complete disassembly of...

Steps:

1. There are a total of 10 Torx T4 screws, five on each side.

2. The metal bottom plate has some glue on it around the connector end. The opposite end can be lifted to help break it loose; it fits straight down.
3. Note the built in slots to hold the connector cards on the end.
4. The interior holds six battery packs; three stacks of two.

5. Here you can see the stacks.

6. Here you can see the two connector boards.
7. The white paste looking stuff is where the battery pack broke open and leaked.

8. Here's a side and top view of the connector boards.