Apple MacBook
Pro 17: HARD
DRIVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
Remove
the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:
Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.
Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.
Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
Wedge
your fingers between the lower case and the vent, and lift upward to release
the clips holding the lower case to the upper case. Remove the lower case.
Whenever
working near the logic board, it is always wise to first disconnect the battery
to avoid short circuits. If present, grab the plastic tab attached to the
battery connector and pull it toward the front edge of the device. For
Late-2011 models the battery connector will not have a tab and is simply a plug
that inserts straight down into the motherboard--to remove pry the plug
straight up. If the plastic tab is missing, use a spudger to pry the connector
up from its socket. Pull the tab parallel to the face of the logic board.
Remove
the two Phillips screws securing the hard drive bracket to the upper case.
These screws are captive to the hard drive bracket.
Remove
the hard drive bracket from the upper case.
Use
the hard drive's pull tab to lift it out of the upper case. Don't try to
completely remove the hard drive just yet! Its cable is still connected.
Pull
the hard drive connector away from the body of the hard drive. Remove the hard
drive from your MacBook Pro.
Remove
the four T6 Torx screws around the outer edge of the hard drive.
If
desired, peel off the plastic pull tab and transfer it to your new hard drive.
