Repairs

[Dieonyourfeet09]

I've dented my 2.53 mid 2009 MBP. I've taken it apart and decided to order parts and fix it myself, however, i am curious whether or not i should leave the battery unplugged while i wait for the parts.

 

[MartyF81]

I would say no unless the dent is applying pressure to some part that could possibly short out and fry the system.

 

[Dieonyourfeet09]

so i shouldnt leave the battery unplugged while i wait for parts?

 

[Butler Trumpet]

Anytime you open your computer to work on it, you should remove the battery. This is even the case for doing a simple repair like a RAM install.

Doing the repair yourself.... do you know much about ESD safety?

 

[MartyF81]

Anytime you open your computer to work on it, you should remove the battery. This is even the case for installing RAM.

Doing the repair yourself.... do you know much about ESD safety?

While you actually are doing the repairs yes.. remove the battery for that. But I don't think you need to remove it while you are waiting for the parts to arrive.

 

[Dieonyourfeet09]

I already removed the battery. would it be harmful to leave the battery out while i wait for parts?

 

[MartyF81]

I already removed the battery. would it be harmful to leave the battery out while i wait for parts?

Not at all.

 

[AlphaDogg]

No, it will not cause any damage for any reason. Where is the dent located?

 

[Dieonyourfeet09]

just above the headphone jack, cracked my battery. Hopefully my logic board will be okay.