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MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Hard Drive Replacement

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

    • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the hard drive bracket to the upper case.

    • These screws are captive to the hard drive bracket.

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

    • Remove the hard drive bracket from the upper case.

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

    • Use the hard drive's pull tab to lift it out of the upper case.

    • Don't try to completely remove the hard drive just yet! Its cable is still connected.

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  5. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the hard drive connector away from the body of the hard drive.

    • Remove the hard drive from your MacBook Pro.

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Conclusion

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

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