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Repair guides, support, and troubleshooting information for MacBook Air models with 13-inch displays.

Can I replace the battery myself on a MacBook air 2016?

Can I replace the battery myself on a macbook air 2016?

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Please check your model number; that will give us the best information on how to help. I'm guessing from the date you provided that it's going to be A1466, but if this isn''t correct, let us know the right number.

Anyway, the answer to whether you can replace the battery yourself is a definite YES!. As a matter of fact, it's a fairly easy job, just requiring a couple of specialized screwdrivers; you'll need a P5 Pentalobe screwdriver for the screws on the bottom of the case, and a Torx T5 screwdriver for the battery itself. Both are available here on iFixit for roughly $5 each plus shipping. That's it; the job is simple and straight-forward; no adhesives to mess with or difficult techniques to master. If you can wield a screwdriver you know all you need to know. Here's the iFixit guide to the A1466 repair.

MacBook Air 13" Early 2015 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

Here are the parts you'll need, assuming my guess as to your model number is correct.

A1496 Battery for MacBook Air 13" A1369 + A1466 Late 2010-2017

Note that if you buy the Fix Kit version of the battery, it comes with both screwdrivers and a bonus spudger! Otherwise here are the listings for the two screwdrivers you'll need.

P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air

T5 Torx Screwdriver: Precision Star-Shaped Bit Driver

If you're cost conscious you can also find the battery and tools needed online; I normally hit AliExpress, Amazon and eBay as my go-to sources for parts, but there are many other suppliers out there as well. I can heartily recommend iFixit parts, as I've found them to be reliable and backed by an excellent warranty.

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T5 Torx Screwdriver

$5.49

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P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air

$5.99

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MacBook Air 13" (Late 2010-2017) Battery

$69.99

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