MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Hard Drive Replacement

Step 1 Access Door



• With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.
• Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.
Step 2

• The access door should now be raised enough to lift it up and out of the Unibody.
Step 3 Battery
• Be sure the access door release latch is vertical before proceeding.
• Grab the translucent plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.
• If the latch is depressed it will lock the battery in place.
Step 4 Hard Drive
• Remove the single Phillips screw securing the hard drive bracket to the upper case.
• This screw is captive to the hard drive bracket.
Step 5
• Lift the hard drive by its pull tab enough to grab and remove the retaining bracket.
• Lift the hard drive out of the upper case, minding the cable attaching it to the computer.
Step 6
• Remove the hard drive from its cable by pulling the cable connector straight away from the drive.

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