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- laos MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2011 Disassembly
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Introduction
Step 1
Get ready with the tools of the trade
- 13.5 mm (14.1 mm) Phillips and 3 mm Phillips screw drivers.
13.5 mm (14.1 mm) Phillips and 3 mm Phillips screw drivers.
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Step 2
The boring secretary work is unavoidable!
- Remove these 10 screws 10 and try to be polite.
Remove these 10 screws 10 and try to be polite.
Step 3
Lift that bottom up!
- Remove the lower case and set it aside
Remove the lower case and set it aside
Step 4
Avoiding shocking news
- Disconnect the battery connector.
Disconnect the battery connector.
Step 5
Screw off
- Remove the 2 Phillips screws securing the hard drive bracket.
Remove the 2 Phillips screws securing the hard drive bracket.
Step 6
Lift it up!
- After lifting the retaining bracket out of the upper case take your HD out.
After lifting the retaining bracket out of the upper case take your HD out.
Step 7
Last touch!
- Boot your “new” mac from the external HD by keeping the Option key down.
Boot your “new” mac from the external HD by keeping the Option key down.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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