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    New (June 2009) MacBook Pros

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by exi, Jun 11, 2009.

  1. exi

    exi Notebook Evangelist

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    Do these latest MBPs allow for relatively easy end-user hard drive replacement?

    Was hoping to use my own HD or SSD. Does popping open the MacBook void any warranties? Have not used an Apple computer for years, much less purchased one.
     
    exi, Jun 11, 2009
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  2. S.SubZero

    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    The unibody MBP's have relatively easy hard drive access, and replacing it does not void the warranty. The documentation that comes with the laptop even explains exactly what to do.

    Pre-June, the 15" Unis had a small area that came off, and the 17" Unis required the entire bottom panel to be removed. As of June, they *all* require the entire bottom panel to be removed. This is very easy and just requires a very small Phillips screwdriver. There are also mounting screws on the stock hard drive that require a Torx T6 to get off and put on the replacement drive.
     
    S.SubZero, Jun 11, 2009
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    yes you can-you ll just need to unscrew back panel,10 screws.
     
    Xirurg, Jun 11, 2009
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  4. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Just make sure you separate your screws so that you don't get them mixed up. :eek:
     
    Colton, Jun 11, 2009
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  5. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    arent them the same size?on mine, all are the same size apart from a torx t6 screwdriver needed for only one screw(The one holding the hard drive)
     
    Luke1708, Jun 11, 2009
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  6. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    On mine I had 3 different sizes for the panel, Don't know if they changed it for these new models.
     
    Seshan, Jun 11, 2009
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  7. WilliamG

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    On my 17", there are two different sizes, with 3 longer screws along the screen hinge side. The manual shows you which screws go where, so you can't mess up. At least, my 17" manual shows me. I assume the 15" and 13" MBPs now show you too.
     
    WilliamG, Jun 11, 2009
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