Apple MD318LLA Replacing the Hard Disk Drive, To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

You can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro. The hard disk drive is located next to the built-in battery when you open the back of your MacBook Pro. The replacement drive must be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA (SATA) connector.

Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk drive before removing and replacing it. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.

To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro:

1Shut down your MacBook Pro. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any other cables connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer.

WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook Pro can be warm. If you’ve been using your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing.

2Turn over your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that secure the bottom case. Remove the shorter screws at the angles shown in the illustration. Lift off the case and place it to the side.

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Contents Were made for each other Welcome to your MacBook Pro OS X Lion Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box Setting Up Your MacBook ProReady, Set Up, Go Connect to a wireless or wired network Power button Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant To set up your MacBook Pro Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It DownTo put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following To wake your MacBook Pro Shutting Down Your MacBook ProTo shut down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following Page Life with Your MacBook Pro Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro Built-in stereo speakers Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro Brightness keys F1, F2 Ports on Your MacBook Pro ¯ MagSafe power port Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Secondary-click zone Life with Your MacBook Pro Life with Your MacBook Pro Using the MacBook Pro Battery Getting Answers Charging the BatteryTo open Help Center To learn about See More InformationHelp Center and search for display port Page Boost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro Replacing the Hard Disk DriveBoost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro Using the pull tab, gently tilt up the drive Mounting screws Boost Your MacBook Pro Long Short To install memory in your MacBook Pro Installing Additional MemoryNotches Boost Your MacBook Pro Follow the instructions for replacing the bottom case in on To check the computer’s memory Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New MemoryProblem, Meet Solution An Ounce of Prevention To force an application to quit Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook ProIf your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start up Try restarting your MacBook Pro If you have trouble ejecting a disc Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X SoftwareProblem, Meet Solution To connect by using a Wi-Fi network Repairing a Disk with Disk UtilityTo open the Mac OS X Utilities application Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Restoring Information Using a Time Machine BackupRestoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings Problems with Your Internet Connection Using Apple Hardware TestTo use Apple Hardware Test Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections To use Network DiagnosticsPPPoE Connections To check your Network preference settingsIf you have trouble using Wi-Fi communication Problems with Wi-Fi CommunicationKeeping Your Software Up to Date To check for updated softwareOnline Resources Onscreen Help Learning More, Service, and SupportSystem Information Country Phone Website AppleCare Service and SupportLocating Your Product Serial Number Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least AC plug MagSafe power specifications Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives Important Handling Information Last, but Not Least Keyboard and Trackpad Understanding ErgonomicsChair External MouseBuilt-in Display Apple and the EnvironmentRegulatory Compliance Information Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Korea Warning Statements Japan Vcci Class B Statement China Battery Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes Support Light Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada