øÿ MacBook (13-inch)
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: These instructions apply to different models of the MacBook (13-inch) portable computer.
While some models may look slightly different from the one shown in the illustrations, the steps for all models are the same.
Backing Up Your Data
Warning: Before replacing your hard drive, make sure you back up all data on the drive.
Tools Required
The following tools are required:
Clean, soft, lint-free cloth
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Coin
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Phillips #1 screwdriver (preferably with a long handle)
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Stiff, plastic, nonmagnetic card (such as a library card)
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Opening the Computer
1.
Shut down the computer.
Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down for 30 minutes before continuing.
2.
Wait 30 minutes to allow the computer s internal components to cool.
3.
Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.
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4.
Unplug the power cord.
Warning: The power supply in your computer is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off. If the power supply needs