Installing MacBook Air Hard Drive Replacement

Add Note Introduction

Replacing your hard drive is easy! Also, you can upgrade to a higher capacity drive for more storage space.

Tools used in this guide

Paginated Single Page Steps

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Add Note Step 1 — Lower Case

  • Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the Air:

    • Six 2.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 3.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 5.4 mm Phillips screws.

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Add Note Step 2

  • Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.

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Add Note Step 3 — Battery

  • Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight away from its socket.

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