- #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
- Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
- Needle-point metal probe
- Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool.
Before you begin, remove the following:
- Battery.
- Top case.
- Optical drive.
- Disconnect the cable from the logic board.
- Pry up the backup battery from the bottom case.
- Disconnect the cable connector.
- Note: Using a metal needle-point probe may be helpful.
- To install, remove the adhesive protector and press the backup battery into place in the same location that it was removed.
- Connect the cable to the logic board.
- Note: The connector is keyed. For re-installing, note its orientation, below.
