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Changing HD on pre-unibody 17" MacBook Pro

mloc · 2010-02-17 19:53:13

...it's a serious pain. They don't seem to be designed to be user-replaceable. Anyway, I just finished it, and this article might come in handy for anyone attempting the same. http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBook-Pro-17-Inch-Core-Duo-Hard-Drive-Replacement/319/1 Make sure you get the right screwdrivers; you just need…

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...it's a serious pain. They don't seem to be designed to be user-replaceable.

Anyway, I just finished it, and this article might come in handy for anyone attempting the same.

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBook-Pro-17-Inch-Core-Duo-Hard-Drive-Replacement/319/1

Make sure you get the right screwdrivers; you just need two, a small phillips head one (very small) and a Torx T6. Be careful with the Torx; they are prone to rounding.

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#2 17-02-2010 9:45pm

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I've done it as well - not a pleasant experience!

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#3 25-02-2010 12:56pm

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I upgraded my own a few weeks back - it was pretty simple to do. Mac mini upgrades are much more work.

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