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Select a difficulty level for this entire task (including any prerequisite instructions). The difficulty ranking reflects the experience, physical dexterity, and risk involved.

Very easy

Does not require opening device.

Easy

Requires minimal disassembly and requires only basic tools like a Phillips or flat-head screwdriver.

Moderate

Requires a fair amount of disassembly. This is a task that most people would not perform without instruction.

Difficult

Requires significant disassembly and may require specialized tasks like soldering.

Very difficult

This task is considered quite challenging, may require specialized tasks like micro-soldering, and may risk damage to the device. If you can do this, people may call you MacGyver on occasion.

  • MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Access Door Replacement
  • MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Battery Replacement
  • MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Lower Case Replacement
  • MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Optical Drive Replacement

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  • 1 × MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Late 2008 Early 2009) 8x SATA SuperDrive (Used)
  • 1 × MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Late 2008 Early 2009) SATA SuperDrive Cable
  • 1 × Unibody Laptop Dual Drive
  • 1 × Unibody 8x SATA SuperDrive (Pre-Mid 2009)

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