Allow your MacBook's battery to drain below 10% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged during the repair.

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your MacBook.

Close the lid and flip your MacBook over. Keep the lid closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.

Opening the lid will power on your MacBook. If you're using macOS Big Sur v11.1 or earlier, disable this function using this guide.