How to Change a Hard Drive in a Mac Notebook

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Back-Up all the information stored on your hard drive;

   Use a coin to unlock the battery lock by turning the coin to the right.
   
   Remove the battery from the compartment Be sure to touch to metal surface inside where the battery was to remove any potential static energy in your fingers. , It can be helpful to use a non magnetic plastic card, just remember to be careful not to bend the RAM door.
   
   Pull the hard drive pull tap straight out to slide the drive out from railing in the battery bay.
   
   Remove the drive by holding it on it's sides. , Be sure to replace the RAM door properly otherwise the computer will not boot This is easily achieved by placing the short end in the notch close to the hard drive.
   
   Use the same non magnetic card to put the door back in place make sure the screw hole align properly as well. ,
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   Step 2: Open the Computer Shut Down the Computer Wait about thirty minutes to allow all the internal equipment to drop temperature Disconnect all cables Turn over Computer and place it somewhere safe from damages.

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   Step 3: Taking out the hard drive Loosen the three screws along the ram door be careful to not fully remove them Carefully grab the L-shaped RAM door

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   Step 4: work it out from the battery bay.

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   Step 5: Putting in the Replacement hard drive Slide the new hard drive in the opposite direction of the old hard drive and tuck the tab in.

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   Step 6: Close the Computer Put the battery back in its compartment Turn the battery lock with the coin to the left to lock the battery in place Connect all removed cables Turn on Computer

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