Installing MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Hard Drive Replacement
- Author: iRobot
- Difficulty: Moderate
You can install hard drives up to 9.5mm thick.
Sections
- Battery 1 step
- RAM Shield 2 steps
- Upper Case 7 steps
- Hard Drive 5 steps
- Hard Drive Replacement 2 steps
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Step 1
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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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Step 2
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RAM Shield
Remove the four identical Phillips screws from the memory door.
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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.
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Parts
320 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA Hard Drive (New)
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