Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 ExpressCard Cage

Add Note Introduction

You can again use ExpressCard accessories by replacing a faulty ExpressCard cage.

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Add Note Step 1 — Battery

  • Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer.

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Add Note Step 2 — Ram Shield

  • Remove the three identical Phillips screws from the memory door.

  • Lift the memory door up enough to grip it and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing.

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Add Note Step 3 — Upper Case

  • Remove the two Phillips screws in the battery compartment near the latch.

Add NoteNotes: Step 1

ColmillodeChile's avatar
Flag Reply by ColmillodeChile Nov 5 2009 @ 6:09 PM

Before start, make a clone of your old HD into the new one, if you don't want to initiate a fresh copy. (Carbon Copy software is good).

Adrian's avatar
Flag Reply by Adrian Nov 24 2009 @ 8:58 AM

Quote from ColmillodeChile:

Before start, make a clone of your old HD into the new one, if you don't want to initiate a fresh copy. (Carbon Copy software is good).

What is this about removing the PRAM battery causing a reinitialization of the HDD? For serious?

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Flag Reply by Adrian Nov 24 2009 @ 9:06 AM

Quote from Adrianthomaspre:

What is this about removing the PRAM battery causing a reinitialization of the HDD? For serious?

Wait, I misunderstood you. I thought the comment was directed at the PRAM battery removal page. Silly me.

Nevermind. Yes, it is always a good idea to backup one's data before doing stuff like this. I never do, and have never had any problems, but it's still a good idea.

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Flag Reply by Doug Jan 24 @ 10:15 PM

The two screws removed in step 3 should not be mixed with screws in steps 5 through 7. Though similar, they are actually slightly shorter and have a bigger head. If you put the longer screws back in here when reassembling, the button to unlatch the top will not work properly.