Installing MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Optical Drive Replacement
- Author: Walter Galan
- Difficulty: Moderate
This guide will show you how to replace the SuperDrive from your laptop (requires a SATA SuperDrive).
Sections
- Lower Case 2 steps
- Battery 1 step
- Optical Drive 8 steps
- Optical Drive Replacement 1 step
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Step 1
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Lower Case
Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro 13" Unibody:
Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.
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Step 2
Slightly lift the lower case and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.
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Step 3
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Battery
For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is optional and is not required.
Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.
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Parts
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody 8x SATA SuperDrive (Used)
$199.95 · 6 in stock
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody SATA SuperDrive Cable
$29.95 · 12 in stock
Tools
Phillips #00 Screwdriver
$4.95 · 573 in stock
Spudger
$2.95 · 1077 in stock