What size tri-wing / tri-point screwdriver?

[deckeda]

Wish I had known earlier I'd need this. More time lost now.

I want to remove the battery from a 2012 MBP, unless I wanna risk trying to replace the HD cable on an energized logic board.

[TheCaber]

https://www.ifixit.com/Search?query=2012+macbook+pro

iFixit should have the guide you need, but you'll have to supply the correct model info (screen size/retina display/unibody). The link above should get you started...

[deckeda]

Thanks!

[deckeda]

Found it, https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro...ment/10365

YO - size

[NewtonMP2100]

....what about tri-harderNXtime.....???

[Gareth]

You can usually disconnect the battery-to-motherboard cable without removing the battery.

[deckeda]

Gareth wrote:
You can usually disconnect the battery-to-motherboard cable without removing the battery.

And that's what I wound up doing, yes.

[ka jowct]

OWC has nice guides and a handy toolkit also. The little plastic pry tools are nice for disconnecting the battery.