Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Optical Drive Replacement

Add Note Introduction

Upgrade or replace the SuperDrive (requires a slim drive).

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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.

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Add Note Step 3

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

Add NoteNotes: Step 2

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Flag Reply by MPB Monkey 6 days ago

Tip for new players - print this guide, then use Sello tape to tape the screws from each step on the picture. Keeps them all organised and easy to know which screws belong to which step when putting it all back together