replacing keyboard a1502 (power button not working)

[ytesfay80]

Hi, I have a rMBP Late 2013 that needs the keyboard replaced. The power button is not working after a coffee spill but the connector and traces are all fine. When I plug in another keyboard it works perfectly fine.
I can't find any videos on replacing a keyboard for this model. I am not sure if the battery will need to be removed in order to replace the keyboard.

If anyone has replaced these and could let me know that would be great

 

[dukefawks]

Yes, battery is partially in the way. I always lift the battery including the metal plate that covers the track pad. Rip out the keyboard and knock the remaining rivets out with a screw driver. That is all the same as on any Air models.

 

[ytesfay80]

Since these models have the battery glued on what would be the best/safest way to get the battery lifted off because I don't have an iOpener that ifixit sells.

 

[dukefawks]

Shove something under it. This is not rocket science......Be careful with it though, easy to damage the battery. Best to practice on a case with a bad battery.

 

[ytesfay80]

Okay I have another machine I can practice with. I was thinking that I might need to put some hot air on it to soften the adhesive like the ifixit guides say to do.

 

[dukefawks]

Nah, heat does nothing on this adhesive, it will rip apart always.