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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)
Hard Drive
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/diy/.
Note: Although your model may look slightly different from these images, the steps are the same.
Important: Make sure data is backed up before removing the hard drive and restoring software.
Apple is not responsible
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Removal Caution: Make sure data is backed up before removing the hard drive. 1 Shut down computer. 2 Unplug all cables. 3 Put on ESD strap or touch metal case to discharge electricity. Caution: To prevent scratches, use a protective cloth when working with metal tools. Important: The screws at the sides and front of the computer must be removed and installed at an angle. © 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 073-1325 Rev. A 2
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4 Remove 10 screws: • 3 (14.3 mm) • 7 (3.5 mm) Replacement Note: Install screws in the order shown. 5 Tilt up and remove bottom case. © 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 073-1325 Rev. A 3
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6 Loosen–but do not remove–2 screws from the hard drive bracket. Remove hard drive bracket. 7 Use pull tab to tilt hard drive out. © 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 073-1325 Rev. A 4
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8 Disconnect hard drive connector. 9 Follow safe handling: • Do not squeeze drive • Handle drive by the sides only • Do not touch connector • Do not touch circuitry Replacement 1 Touch a metal surface inside battery bay to discharge static electricity. 2 Make sure rubber grommets are seated in top case before installing the hard drive. © 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 073-1325 Rev. A 5
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3 Attach hard drive connector, and tilt hard drive into computer. 4 Install hard drive bracket. 5 Install bottom case by securing 3 clips to the matching snaps on the top case. This helps align the 8 screw holes. Reinstalling Software that Came with Your Computer Use the software install discs that came with the computer to reinstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with the computer. Important: Apple recommends backing up data on the hard disk before restoring software. Back up ess
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Part One: Erasing the hard drive/formatting the hard drive 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into the optical drive. 3. Press and hold the “C” key while the computer starts up. The computer will start up using the Mac OS X Install DVD. 4. If your are using a wireless mouse, a mouse icon should appear asking you to turn the mouse on so that the computer can discover it. 5. Select a language, then press the right arrow key. 6. Click the Utilities menu, the choose Disk U
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computer. Select “On” and click Continue. 6. If the network is password protected, you be asked for a password when you select it. Type the password and click Continue. 7. An Apple ID screen appears. This is used to purchase content from the iTunes store. You can use MobileMe or .Mac usernames here as well. When complete, click Continue. 8. If you do not have an Apple ID or MobileMe account, click Continue to move to the next screen. 9. A Registration Information screen appears. You are not r
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Bundled Applications to select individual applications, then click Install. Clicking Standard Install on the Customize screen installs all the applications. 10. Type the password you created in Part Three, step 11 to start the installation. 11. A restart dialog appears. Click Continue Installation. 12. An Install was Successful screen appears. Click Restart. The restore process is now complete. It is a good idea to make sure you’ve updated all the software after performing this procedure. From
