Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Upper Case Replacement

Add Note Introduction

The ins and outs of replacing your upper case.

Paginated Single Page Steps

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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: Introduction

David Iwanicki's avatar
Flag Reply by David Iwanicki Nov 11 @ 6:09 PM

this part is actually called the "top case", and is referenced as such in Apple's part numbers and take-apart guides.

Add NoteNotes: Step 1

ColmillodeChile's avatar
Flag Reply by ColmillodeChile Nov 5 @ 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).