MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Early 2011 Hard Drive Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide to replace a dead hard drive.
What you need
Parts
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1 TB SSD Hybrid 2.5" Hard Drive (Upgrade Kit) Available for sale on iFixit
This kit contains the drive and all tools needed.
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500 GB SSD Hybrid 2.5" Hard Drive (Upgrade Kit) Available for sale on iFixit
This kit contains the part and all tools needed.
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256 GB Solid State Drive (Upgrade Kit) Available for sale on iFixit
This kit contains the drive and all tools needed.
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128 GB Solid State Drive (Upgrade Kit) Available for sale on iFixit
This kit contains the part and all tools needed.
Tools
Video Overview
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Remove the following ten screws:
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Three 14.4 mm Phillips #00 screws
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Three 3.5 mm Phillips #00 screws
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Four 3.5 mm shouldered Phillips #00 screws
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Use your fingers to pry the lower case away from the body of the MacBook near the vent.
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Remove the lower case.
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Use the edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector upwards from its socket on the logic board.
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Bend the battery cable slightly away from its socket on the logic board so it does not accidentally connect itself while you work.
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Remove the four 6.0 mm T6 Torx hard drive retaining posts from the sides of the hard drive.
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Transfer the hard drive retaining posts to your new hard drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
