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MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Hard Drive Removal/Installation Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Hard Drive Removal/Installation Replacement, Hard Drive Removal/Installation: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and remove all of the screws that holds together the bottom of the case.

    • The bottom left three screws are longer. Set those aside for reassembly

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  3. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Hard Drive Removal/Installation Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Here are the three larger screws. The smaller ones fit the remaining holes

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  4. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Hard Drive Removal/Installation Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Delicately lift the case off. The hard drive is visible. There is a bracket with two black screws holding it in place. Remove the bracket and you have access to the hard drive.

    • Remove the interface from the SATA drive and leave the ribbon connected to the mobo.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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do you know if it's posible to upgrade the RAM memory in this particular model ?

Thanks for the guide,

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