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Changes to Step #5

Edit by Jeff Suovanen

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-[* red] Use the flat end of a spudger to press and hold the small gold battery discharge button.
- [* orange] If the power LED is lit up, continue holding the discharge button until the LED goes dark, and then release. This may take up to 10 seconds.
+[* red] Use the flat end of a spudger to press and hold the small gold 'battery disconnect' button.
+ [* orange] If the power LED is lit up, continue holding the button until the LED goes dark, and then release. This may take up to 10 seconds.
[* black] If the LED does not light, release the button after 5-10 seconds. Press and hold it again for 5-10 seconds, and release. Finally, press and hold it a third time for 5-10 seconds, and release.
[* icon_note] This step ensures the MacBook is fully powered down and safe to work on.