MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation Written By: Dozuki System
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation
INTRODUCTION When replacing your hard drive, you must transfer the Torx screws from the old drive to the new one. Some drive bays have a height of 7 mm, while others have a height of 9.5 mm. Depending on the size of your drive bay, you may need to use a spacer to make your SSD fit properly.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
Universal Drive Adapter (1)
Spudger (1)
SSD Upgrade Kit (1)
T6 Torx Screwdriver (1)
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation
Step 1 — Access Door
With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.
Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.
Step 2
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The access door should now be raised enough to lift it up and out of the Unibody.
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Step 3 — Battery
Be sure the access door release latch is vertical before proceeding.
Grab the translucent plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.
If the latch is depressed it will lock the battery in place.
Remove the single Phillips screw securing the hard drive bracket to the upper case.
Step 4 — Hard Drive
This screw is captive to the hard drive bracket.
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Step 5
Lift the hard drive by its pull tab enough to grab and remove the retaining bracket.
Lift the hard drive out of the upper case, minding the cable attaching it to the computer.
Remove the hard drive from its cable by pulling the cable connector straight away from the drive.
Step 6
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Step 7 — SSD Installation
Remove two T6 Torx screws from each side of the hard drive (four screws total).
Transfer these screws to your new SSD.
If desired, transfer the pull tab over to your new hard drive.
Step 8
For 7 mm SSDs, you'll need to apply a spacer to ensure a good fit.
Peel the backings up off the adhesive strips mounted on the spacer.
Press the spacer onto the SSD as shown; proper orientation will ensure the spacer does not cover any screws or screw holes.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-16 02:11:14 PM.
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation Written By: Dozuki System
© 2017
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation
INTRODUCTION When replacing your hard drive, you must transfer the Torx screws from the old drive to the new one. Some drive bays have a height of 7 mm, while others have a height of 9.5 mm. Depending on the size of your drive bay, you may need to use a spacer to make your SSD fit properly.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
Universal Drive Adapter (1)
Spudger (1)
SSD Upgrade Kit (1)
T6 Torx Screwdriver (1)
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation
Step 1 — Access Door
With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.
Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.
Step 2
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The access door should now be raised enough to lift it up and out of the Unibody.
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 SSD Installation
Step 3 — Battery
Be sure the access door release latch is vertical before proceeding.
Grab the translucent plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.
If the latch is depressed it will lock the battery in place.
Remove the single Phillips screw securing the hard drive bracket to the upper case.
Step 4 — Hard Drive
This screw is captive to the hard drive bracket.
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Step 5
Lift the hard drive by its pull tab enough to grab and remove the retaining bracket.
Lift the hard drive out of the upper case, minding the cable attaching it to the computer.
Remove the hard drive from its cable by pulling the cable connector straight away from the drive.
Step 6
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Step 7 — SSD Installation
Remove two T6 Torx screws from each side of the hard drive (four screws total).
Transfer these screws to your new SSD.
If desired, transfer the pull tab over to your new hard drive.
Step 8
For 7 mm SSDs, you'll need to apply a spacer to ensure a good fit.
Peel the backings up off the adhesive strips mounted on the spacer.
Press the spacer onto the SSD as shown; proper orientation will ensure the spacer does not cover any screws or screw holes.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-16 02:11:14 PM.
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