![]() If it is and you're afraid to go it alone, check out ifixit for more guides. NOTE: your computer may be slightly different. And that's it! Everything unscrewed and removed! Now let's put it back together again. Remove the four posts on the side of the hard drive with the T6 screwdriver. Remove those and you'll be able to lift up the hard drive and unplug it. It's being held in place by 4 more screws. These drives are named and linked here, with a picture of their cables. ![]() With the panel removed you can see the hard drive. They usually draw enough power from one USB connection, though sometimes plugging both of the cables in will be necessary, or plugging the one cable into a powered USB hub. Be sure to place them somewhere safe so they don't roll away into oblivion. Use the #00 screwdriver to remove all the screws on the back. So shut down your laptop and flip it over. But since you've already gotten this far you're probably both inclined to get it done AND have a machine past warranty anyway. ![]() ![]() Opening up your MacBook Pro opens you to the possibility of messing something up and voiding your warranty so if that bothers you you can just sit tight with what you have. ![]()
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