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Mid 2012 model, A1278 / 2.5 GHz i5 or 2.9 GHz i7 processor.

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Tools Needed to upgrade HD to SSD

I took the back off and was surprised to find the mounting screws or torx?? I didn't have the right tool so I had to close it back up. The Type 00 screwdriver took the back off but did't know what torx # to use to use the brackets.

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Here are the tools needed to do the teardown on this machine:

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Here's the iFixit teardown: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2012 Teardown

Links are given on the teardown on where to buy rhese tools.

Spudger Image

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Spudger

$3.99

T6 Torx Screwdriver Image

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T6 Torx Screwdriver

$9.99

Phillips #0 Screwdriver Image

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Phillips #0 Screwdriver

$5.49

Phillips #00 Screwdriver Image

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Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$5.49

Tri-point Y1 Screwdriver Image

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Tri-point Y1 Screwdriver

$5.49

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Magnetic Project Mat

$19.95

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Its the Torx T6 (6.0mm), i did the replace myself last saturday.

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Type 00 for the screwdriver for back plate?

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