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History: MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Hard Drive Replacement

Edit by iRobot: Apr 8 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Intro

Guide Prerequisites

#1 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Battery .
#2 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Battery .
#3 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 RAM Shield .
#4 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Upper Case .
#5 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Hard Drive .

Tools

IF145-006 x1 added.
IF145-002 x1 added.
IF145-004 x1 added.

Parts

IF107-049 x1 added.
IF107-054 x1 added.
IF107-060 x1 added.
IF107-063 x1 added.

Steps

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