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MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Optical Drive Replacement

Replace the optical drive in your MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261.

  • Author: iRobot
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Upgrade or replace the SuperDrive.

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Step 1 — Optical Drive Replacement  ¶ 

  • Remove the single Phillips screw securing the mounting bracket to the left side of the optical drive.

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Step 2  ¶ 

  • Rotate the drive and disconnect the orange ribbon cable from the optical drive.

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Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the mounting bracket to the rear of the optical drive.

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Step 4  ¶ 

  • Rotate the drive and remove the single Phillips screw securing the mounting bracket to the right side of the optical drive.

  • If you purchased an optical drive without mounting brackets, simply transfer the three silver metal brackets and orange ribbon cable to your new optical drive.

  • If you have a CD or any other object jammed in your optical drive, we have an optical drive repair guide.