Replace MacBook Pro 15 Hard Drive: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 10 Steps

Hey there, tech adventurer! Before you dive in, remember to ground yourself to avoid any static mishaps. It’s not just good for your gadget, it’s a lifesaver!

Boost your gadget’s storage capacity with a new hard drive! More space means more room for fun apps and downloads. Let’s get that upgrade rolling!

Step 1

– Unscrew the following ten fabulous screws that are keeping the lower case and the upper case together:

Step 2

– Grab the lower case near the vent with both hands and give it a gentle tug to release it from the two sneaky clips holding it to the upper case.

– Take off the lower case and put it aside for a while.

Step 3

Hey, just a heads up! You don’t have to go through steps 3-6 to yank the battery out when you’re just here to swap the hard drive. But hey, it’s usually a smart move to pull all power sources from your gadgets before diving in. Safety first, right?

– Unscrew the two 5-Point Pentalobe screws at the top edge of the battery. Let’s get cracking!

Step 4

– Grab your trusty spudger and give a little nudge to the ‘Warning: Do not remove the battery’ sticker. Sneakily uncover that elusive third five-point Pentalobe screw hiding underneath. We’re on a treasure hunt!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 5

Hold your horses! Don’t try to pull the battery out all the way just yet.

– Grab the battery’s plastic pull tab and gently wiggle it out from the upper case’s long edge. Slide it out like a smooth dance move!

Step 6

– Give that battery a little tilt to peek at the cable connector underneath.

– Gently pull the battery cable connector from its cozy socket on the logic board and lift the battery out of the upper case.

Step 7

These screws are happily bonded to the hard drive bracket.

– Unscrew the duo of Phillips screws holding the hard drive bracket tight to the upper case. It’s just a small twist away!

– Gently lift the retaining bracket right out of the upper case. Easy does it!

Step 8

– Grab the hard drive by its handy pull tab and gently slide it out of the chassis. Watch out for the cable that ties it to the computer!

Step 9

– Gently disconnect the hard drive cable by pulling the drive straight out from the connector. Hold the connector steady, because if it gets yanked, it might pull too far and accidentally tear the hard drive cable. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 10

Popping in a fresh hard drive? Awesome sauce! Don’t forget to swing by our OS X install guide to get that new gear humming.

– Unscrew the four T6 Torx screws holding the hard drive in place, two on each side. Don’t forget to transfer these screws over to your new hard drive if you’re upgrading your storage!