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    This document provides instructions to replace the hard drive cable on a MacBook Pro 13-inch from mid-2009. It details removing the lower case, battery, hard drive, and cable. Steps include loosening screws and disconnecting connectors. Reassembly is done by reversing the removal steps.

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    This document provides instructions to replace the hard drive cable on a MacBook Pro 13-inch from mid-2009. It details removing the lower case, battery, hard drive, and cable. Steps include loosening screws and disconnecting connectors. Reassembly is done by reversing the removal steps.

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    This document provides instructions to replace the hard drive cable on a MacBook Pro 13-inch from mid-2009. It details removing the lower case, battery, hard drive, and cable. Steps include loosening screws and disconnecting connectors. Reassembly is done by reversing the removal steps.

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    MBP Guide

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    This document provides instructions to replace the hard drive cable on a MacBook Pro 13-inch from mid-2009. It details removing the lower case, battery, hard drive, and cable. Steps include loosening screws and disconnecting connectors. Reassembly is done by reversing the removal steps.

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    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009


    Hard Drive Cable Replacement
    Written By: Walter Galan
    INTRODUCTION
    This guide will show you how to replace your hard drive cable or tighten it if it is loose

    TOOLS:
    Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
    Spudger (1)

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    PARTS:
    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Hard Drive
    Cable (1)

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    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

    Step 1 Lower Case


    Remove the following 10 screws
    securing the lower case to the
    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody:
    Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
    Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

    Step 2
    Slightly lift the lower case and push
    it toward the rear of the computer
    to free the mounting tabs.

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    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

    Step 3 Battery
    For precautionary purposes,
    we advise that you
    disconnect the battery connector
    from the logic board to avoid any
    electrical discharge. This step is
    optional and is not required.
    Use the flat end of a spudger to lift
    the battery connector up out of its
    socket on the logic board.

    Step 4 Hard Drive


    Remove two Phillips screws
    securing the hard drive bracket to
    the upper case.
    These screws are captive to
    the hard drive bracket.

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    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

    Step 5
    Lift the the retaining bracket out of
    the upper case.

    Step 6
    Lift the hard drive by its pull tab
    and pull it out of the chassis,
    minding the cable attaching it to the
    computer.

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    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

    Step 7
    Remove the hard drive cable by
    pulling its connector straight away
    from the hard drive.

    Step 8 Hard Drive Cable


    Remove the following four screws
    securing the hard drive and IR
    sensor cable to the upper case:
    Two 1.5 mm Phillips screws.
    Two 9.5 mm Phillips screws.

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    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

    Step 9

    Slide the hard drive and IR sensor bracket away from the edge of the upper case.
    Carefully peel the hard drive and IR sensor cable from the upper case.

    Step 10
    Use the flat end of a spudger to pry
    the hard drive cable connector up
    off the logic board.

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    MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

    Step 11
    Lift the hard drive/IR sensor cable
    assembly out of the upper case.
    If your replacement part
    does not come with the hard
    drive bracket and indicator light,
    you will need to pull those off of the
    part you are removing and install
    them on the new part.
    Your replacement part may
    come with several adhesive
    foam bumpers. These are to
    ensure a snug fit of both bracket
    and hard drive. Apply only as
    needed.

    To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.


    This document was last generated on 2014-10-15 12:21:28 AM.

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