Apple MacBook Pro SSD Installation 17” Models released Early 2009, Mid 2009, Mid 2010, Late 2011

What do I need?

Clear Workspace

New Solid State Drive Torx T6 Screwdriver Philips Screwdriver

To prevent potential damage from anti-static electricity, you should discharge yourself first.

This can be done by simply touching a grounded metal object, such as a radiator.

Installation Process 1 – Make sure the MacBook is

completely shut down and

switched off. Disconnect any

cables.

2 – Remove the 10 screws securing

the lower case in place:

3 x 13.5mm Philips

7 x 3mm Philips

3 – Wedge your fingers between

the lower case and the vent. Lift

upward to release the clips and

remove the case.

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new SSD. This guide is for physical installation only.

4 – If present, grab the plastic tab

attached to the battery connector

and pull it toward the front of the

device. For Late 2011 models, the

battery connector will not have a tab

– it’s simply a plug that inserts

straight down into the motherboard.

5 – Remove the 2 Philips screws

securing the hard drive bracket to

the upper case.

6 – Remove the hard drive bracket

from the upper case.

7 – Use the hard drive’s pull tab to

lift it out of its upper case. Don’t try

to completely remove the hard drive

yet, as the cable is still connected.

8 – Pull the hard drive connector

away from the body of the hard

drive.

9 – Remove the 4 T6 Torx screws

around the outer edge of the hard

drive. Peel off the plastic pull tab

and transfer it to your new SSD.

10 – To install your new SSD, follow

the steps above in reverse order.

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