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Hard drive replacement MacBook Late 2011

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PowerBook G3 Lombard

PowerBook G3 Lombard Clutch Cover Replacement

PowerBook G3 Lombard Clutch Cover Replacement

Easy

My Problem

My MacBook late 2011 had been slowing down. I'd already maxed on the RAM but the spinning beach ball continued to antagonize me. Searching the Internet for solutions led me to iFixit.

My Fix

The repair went exactly as advertised in the two iFixit websites. I ordered the SSD drive and kit - it was at my door in 2 business days. I downloaded the freeware required for the install as directed in the video. I cloned the old hard drive over night and did the physical replacement in the morning - dead simple.

My Advice

I watched the two videos a second time just before the install as a refresher - was sort of measuring twice and cutting once. I'm stopping people on the sidewalk, telling them my story. My MacBook is lightening fast and it was pretty easy to look really smart. I'm proud that I did the switch out myself and grateful for iFixit's outstanding resources and support. Sincere thank you .

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