Apple A1226, A1260 manual Step

MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 SSD Dual Drive Installation

Step 7

Step 8

Rotate the computer 90 degrees again and remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the side of the computer.

Do not yank the upper case off quickly. The case is attached to the logic board via a ribbon cable.

Lift up at the rear of the case and work your fingers along the sides, freeing the case as you go. Once you have freed the sides, you may need to rock the case up and down to free the front of the upper case.

There are four plastic clips above the DVD slot, and another above and to the left of the IR sensor. These clips can be very difficult to disengage without prying. They can also be difficult to re-engage during reassembly.

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