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[* black] Use the attached plastic pull tab to remove the battery from the upper case.
+[* icon_note] Now, while the battery is removed, might be a good time to [https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201295|reset the SMC]. According to Apple support, the MBP 13" Unibody Early 2011 does ***not*** have T2 chip. So simply press and hold the ***power button*** for 5 seconds.
[* icon_reminder] If you're installing a new battery, you should [[Battery Calibration|calibrate]] it after installation:
[* black] Charge it to 100%, and then keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Next, unplug and use it normally to drain the battery. When you see the low battery warning, save your work, and keep your laptop on until it goes to sleep due to low battery. Wait at least 5 hours, then charge your laptop uninterrupted to 100%.
[* black] If you notice any unusual behavior or problems after installing your new battery, you may need to [https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201295|reset your MacBook's SMC|new_window=true].