MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Optical Drive Replacement

Replace the optical drive in your MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009.

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This guide will show you how to replace the SuperDrive from your laptop (requires a SATA SuperDrive).

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Access Door  ¶ 

  • With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.

  • Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • The access door should now be raised enough to lift it up and out of the Unibody.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Be sure the access door release latch is vertical before proceeding.

  • Grab the translucent plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.

  • If the latch is depressed it will lock the battery in place.

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