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Mid 2012 MBP here. Replaced battery with new one from iFixit 4 weeks ago. There was zero glue so no peeling necessary.

• TomVDB 7y ago
  You were lucky! Putting so much force on those batteries, I was afraid they'd crack and catch fire.
  • kochthesecond 7y ago
    me too, I think I spent 2 hours on the replacement just to get the old battery loose from all the glue, afraid I'd puncture it in the process. So. Much. Glue.
  • Phlarp 7y ago
    Internally there is nothing rigid to crack, they should bend with enough force. Catching fire is a real concern, but if you can get the battery voltage down real low they should be inert enough to pry out if you can manage it without puncturing the pack. (you'd have to bypass whatever internal low voltage protections they have)
  • robocat 7y ago
    Just make sure they are flat: if not charged they don't catch fire?* * Advice from the internet: procede with caution.
  • rauar 7y ago
    Yes. I'm glad there was no glue. Battery was swollen for at least a year until I replaced it. I remember there were three screes holding it in place so there was no glue by design. Wish current macbooks would hold up to this kind of serviceability.