Installing MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Dual Hard Drive

Use this guide to install a second hard drive in place of the optical drive.

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There are many benefits to adding a second hard drive to your laptop such as improved speeds, greater storage space, and less heartache when installing new software. Use this guide to install one using our optical bay hard drive enclosure.

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Phillips 00 Screwdriver Spudger Unibody Laptop Dual Drive 240 GB Solid State Drive 500 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA Hard Drive (New) 750 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA Hard Drive (New) This guide has been found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. Installing MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Lower Case Installing MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Battery Installing MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Optical Drive MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Optical Drive Replacement Dual Hard Drive #80 Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro 13" Unibody: Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro 13" Unibody: Seven 3 mm Phillips screws. Seven 3 mm Phillips screws. Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws. Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dOyroxuUBfNu1T4K Slightly lift the lower case and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs. Slightly lift the lower case and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bLtKOLyJdyAxkZaG For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is <strong>optional</strong> and is not required. For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is '''optional''' and is not required. Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board. Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/B1SUXfcr5fruMavs Using the flat end of a spudger, pry the right speaker/subwoofer cable connector straight up off the logic board. Be careful not to lift the socket. Pull the connector toward the optical drive. Using the flat end of a spudger, pry the right speaker/subwoofer cable connector straight up off the logic board. Be careful not to lift the socket. Pull the connector toward the optical drive. Pry up from beneath the wires. Pry up from beneath the wires. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3y4Jy2Q51Si2t4gD It will be necessary to slide the small clear plastic cable retainer (boxed in red) glued to the logic board out of the way before disconnecting the camera cable. Be careful not to break any components off the board as you slide it away from the camera cable connector. It will be necessary to slide the small clear plastic cable retainer (boxed in red) glued to the logic board out of the way before disconnecting the camera cable. Be careful not to break any components off the board as you slide it away from the camera cable connector. Pull the camera cable connector toward the optical drive to disconnect it from the logic board. Pull the camera cable connector toward the optical drive to disconnect it from the logic board. This socket is metal and easily bent. Be sure to align the connector with its socket on the logic board before mating the two pieces. This socket is metal and easily bent. Be sure to align the connector with its socket on the logic board before mating the two pieces. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/UKx5LfwUtKQb3vdO Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the optical drive connector straight up off the logic board. Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the optical drive connector straight up off the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/4Cmv15fiVfNrpKNa Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the hard drive connector straight up off the logic board. Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the hard drive connector straight up off the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/mqoJybZwfxQYQcTq Remove the two Phillips screws securing the subwoofer to the upper case. The right one is 5 mm and the left 3.9 mm. Remove the two Phillips screws securing the subwoofer to the upper case. The right one is 5 mm and the left 3.9 mm. The longer of the two screws is on the right. The longer of the two screws is on the right. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/rLTqYOMGmLqOGQEI The subwoofer is still connected to the right speaker, so don't completely remove it just yet. The subwoofer is still connected to the right speaker, so don't completely remove it just yet. Lift the subwoofer off the optical drive, and set it above the computer. Lift the subwoofer off the optical drive, and set it above the computer. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XYAFSNSMNojPP4w3 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Z5tkpABfj2LGTmL5 Remove the two 8.4 mm Phillips screws securing the camera cable bracket to the upper case. Remove the two 8.4 mm Phillips screws securing the camera cable bracket to the upper case. The right screw may remain captive in the camera cable. The right screw may remain captive in the camera cable. Lift the camera cable bracket out of the upper case. Lift the camera cable bracket out of the upper case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/WJwTMGI3pXXpg1Dc http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/riMFfEXrcmtmTgTY Remove the three 2.5 mm Phillips screws securing the optical drive to the upper case. Remove the three 2.5 mm Phillips screws securing the optical drive to the upper case. Lift the optical drive from its right edge and pull it out of the computer. Lift the optical drive from its right edge and pull it out of the computer. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YyXwuMPUrWkVxHTK http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iZpSDQD1ioEIusq4 Remove the optical drive cable by pulling it straight away from the optical drive. Remove the optical drive cable by pulling it straight away from the optical drive. This connector is particularly deep, so be sure to pull away from the drive at the center of the connector. This connector is particularly deep, so be sure to pull away from the drive at the center of the connector. If you have a CD or any other object jammed in your optical drive, we have an <a href="/Guide/Optical+Drive+Disc+Removal+Technique%2C+or+Foreign+Object+Removal/772/1">optical drive repair guide</a>. If you have a CD or any other object jammed in your optical drive, we have an [guide|772|optical drive repair guide]. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/t2AC6iBmY1fJY5TH Remove the two black Phillips #0 screws securing the small metal mounting bracket. Transfer this bracket to your new optical drive or <a href="/Apple-Parts/Unibody-Laptop-Dual-Drive/IF107-080?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if107-080&utm_content=product_link">hard drive enclosure</a>. Remove the two black Phillips #0 screws securing the small metal mounting bracket. Transfer this bracket to your new optical drive or [product|IF107-080|hard drive enclosure]. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/mWZIFgpAZtqsZpSB Remove the plastic spacer from the optical bay hard drive enclosure by pressing in on one of the clips on either side and lifting it up and out of the enclosure. Remove the plastic spacer from the optical bay hard drive enclosure by pressing in on one of the clips on either side and lifting it up and out of the enclosure. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ACPTZX2IFKQ1K4WT http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/WPcg6hfCMkTtjj2Q Make sure that the hard drive connectors are facing down before placing it into the enclosure. Make sure that the hard drive connectors are facing down before placing it into the enclosure. Gently place the hard drive into the enclosure's hard drive slot. Gently place the hard drive into the enclosure's hard drive slot. While firmly holding the enclosure in place with one hand, use your other hard to press the hard drive into the enclosure connectors. While firmly holding the enclosure in place with one hand, use your other hard to press the hard drive into the enclosure connectors. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NLZqqjQlYQPglXyI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xMhBlQkNdV4PwSMS http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/UeALDwtY1rY2dJX4 Once the hard drive is snug, reinsert the plastic spacer while holding the hard drive against the bottom of the enclosure. Once the hard drive is snug, reinsert the plastic spacer while holding the hard drive against the bottom of the enclosure. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/4bUrYFHS5udDCnIj http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Ayxd2pXAkaRgHAFN Use two Phillips #1 screws to secure the drive to its enclosure. 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You can still use your optical drive externally with the help of our [product|IF107-120|SATA Optical Drive USB Cable]. Align the cable's SATA connector with the drive's port and plug in securely. Align the cable's SATA connector with the drive's port and plug in securely. Plug the USB connector into your laptop and your optical drive is ready for use. Plug the USB connector into your laptop and your optical drive is ready for use. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3GeKNgsubSw2qWpF http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YDaOtdHe4DPnEmIx http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/fWvjh13qskVLHsiF

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.