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MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: 1 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer.

    Years ago, I had to return/replace this type of a battery several times because of erratic behavior in the laptop. Suddenly I had one that lasted for 5 years before not taking any charge anymore. So, I'm going to order a new one hopefully without having to restart the return charade BECAUSE:

    I observed that the battery's CONTACTs are unreliably INTERMITTENT. So far, it helped for a while moving it in and out in order to chafe the contacts' surfaces against each other.

    moise - 답글

  2. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement, RAM Shield: 2 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Remove the three identical Phillips screws from the memory door.

    Tip for new players - print this guide, then use Sello tape to tape the screws from each step on the picture. Keeps them all organised and easy to know which screws belong to which step when putting it all back together

    MPB Monkey - 답글

    Thanks a lot for this great advice. I followed it, and it turned out to be very useful and practical.

    Ralf Bergs -

    MPB Monkey로 부터 인용:

    "...Tip for new players - print this guide, then use Sello tape..."

    It's one word: Sellotape, the biggest brand in Europe. :-)

    matthk - 답글

    In regard to the incredible amount of TINY screws, get an Ice Cube Tray or something with AT LEAST 8 compartments, then, when taking out the screws, mark EACH compartment with the step # and how many screws that were taken out, and used for THAT STEP (such as Step # 3 = 4 of 4 screws. Label EACH compartment, and keep them in line of each step. When it comes time to put everything back together, just reverse your Ice Cube Tray, and follow the Steps in Reverse!

    As far as marking each compartment, try these POST IT PENS!!!

    http://www.staples.com/Post-it-Flag-Ball...

    GOOD LUCK! Take your time, it's not as difficult as it seems!

    JerseyJeepGurl

    JerseyJeepGurl - 답글

    An ice cube tray is definitely the way to go!

    Martok Bulls -

    This guide helped me to remove the keyboard on my MBP, but it doesn't take you further to take the keyboard apart. If you REALLY want to look inside the keyboard, you'll need to remove additional phillips screws (10), and carefully remove the inner plastic/clear layers inside the keyboard.

    I did this to look for physical damage inside the keyboard and noticed that the black plastic? sheet was torn on my letter 'v', which was one of the keys not working. I did not see any physical sign anywhere else on the keyboard, though.

    So, after pulling the defective keyboard away and installing the new one purchased from iFixit, putting everything back together is not too difficult, just reverse.

    One thing, though: Check and double-check before you tighten the case screws to make sure your keyboard backlight is working. I noticed I had forgotten to plug it in, luckily for me before I put all the screws on the case.

    To avoid losing any screws, print this guide and use clear tape to tape the screws next to the step. Use double-tape to avoid tearing or one of the tiny screws from falling out.

    Good luck!

    Thanks iFixit for helping me replace my MBP's keyboard!

    juanortuno - 답글

    Thank you for some excellent advice form JerseyJeep Gurl

    SubodhJ로 부터 인용:

    SubodhJ - 답글

    Worked perfect on my 4,1 mbp. Took ~15 min.

    I don't see a boost in speed... or is just me?

    I used 500 GB 7200 RPM Seagate SATA Hard Drive model ST9500420AS.

    (if has a G letter at the end (ASG) is the one with built in shock protection who conflict sometimes with the mac own G protection).

    crus - 답글

    This guide was awesome. I used JerseyJeepGurl's suggestion and used an egg carton, numbering each cavity as a step in the guide. So for a step that had me remove 3 different kinds of screws, I had a cavity for each, numbered: 1a, 1b, 1c and wrote a,b,c on the guide itself next to each bullet point in the step. It was awesome.

    I guess that before starting I overlooked what a T6 torx actually was. I started this process at 8pm and realized right away that I did not have a set that small and of course all stores were closing. Lowes actually had an awesome fine torx driver set for only 7 bucks!

    So that you fixit.

    tech4eleven - 답글

    tech4eleven로 부터 인용:

    This guide was awesome. I used JerseyJeepGurl's suggestion and used an egg carton, numbering each cavity as a step in the guide. So for a step that had me remove 3 different kinds of screws, I had a cavity for each, numbered: 1a, 1b, 1c and wrote a,b,c on the guide itself next to each bullet point in the step. It was awesome.

    I guess that before starting I overlooked what a T6 torx actually was. I started this process at 8pm and realized right away that I did not have a set that small and of course all stores were closing. Lowes actually had an awesome fine torx driver set for only 7 bucks!

    So that you fixit.

    Thank you everybody for "thanking me" on the compartment advice! Also, just about ANY Auto parts store will have a set of Torx Screw drivers, in a handy little set, that is all together. Good luck everybody,,remember,TAKE YOUR TIME, BREATH, AND DON'T GET FRUSTRATED!!! (STEALING ADVICE FROM PEARL JAM,,BREATH,JUST BREATH),,,,AND YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO IT YOURSELF!

    JJG

    JerseyJeepGurl - 답글

    JerseyJeepGurl로 부터 인용:

    In regard to the incredible amount of TINY screws, get an Ice Cube Tray or something with AT LEAST 8 compartments, then, when taking out the screws, mark EACH compartment with the step # and how many screws that were taken out, and used for THAT STEP (such as Step # 3 = 4 of 4 screws. Label EACH compartment, and keep them in line of each step. When it comes time to put everything back together, just reverse your Ice Cube Tray, and follow the Steps in Reverse!

    As far as marking each compartment, try these POST IT PENS!!!

    http://www.staples.com/Post-it-Flag-Ball...

    GOOD LUCK! Take your time, it's not as difficult as it seems!

    JerseyJeepGurl

    Michael Fredrickson - 답글

    Michael Fredrickson로 부터 인용:

    I get a piece of "corrugated" cardboard and draw an outline of the laptop and all the "compartments" that are accessed. When you take a screw out simply punch it threw top layer of the cardboard exactly where it goes. Multiple compartments - just draw another diagram on the cardboard. Voila!

    Michael Fredrickson - 답글

    I just finished replacing my hard drive following these instructions and they were perfect. The only minor complication involved the ribbon cable connecting to the sleep light and IR sensor connectors. The entire cable was tightly glued to the hard drive. But I got it loose with 10 minutes of gentle prying with a spudger.

    To keep track of the screws I just sketched an outline of the bottom panel, taped the screws in the right places and numbered them with the step numbers.

    Tom McAuliffe - 답글

    I just used that Glad Press' N Seal. I just cut a 4 in piece, cut slits in it to about half way, Put the screws on there, and fold the pieces over the screws. You can number them, i just kept track of them. Also, you might not need that much, i just cut that much just to be safe.

    benchallinor27 - 답글

    I use magnet

    I use the magnet that close the refigerator door.

    The screws are put on the magnet, so it didnot fall from the table.

    i am french so sorry for my english

    Madoc -

    Just another idea for a container for all the little screws: pillbox. I got one for about $1.00 at the store with 14 compartments.

    Brian Littmann - 답글

  3. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 3 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Lift the memory door up enough to get a grip on it, and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing.

  4. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement, Upper Case: 4 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Remove the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws in the battery compartment near the latch.

  5. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 5 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Remove the following 6 screws:

    • Two 10 mm T6 Torx screws on either side of the RAM slot.

    • Four 14.5 mm Phillips screws along the hinge.

  6. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 6 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws on the port side of the computer.

    "port side of the computer" should read "starboard side". It's on the right-hand side when the computer is positioned normally in front of you.

    joeycoole - 답글

    Port side as in I/O port side, as in the side that has the FireWire and ethernet ports. This is a MacBook, not a sailboat ;)

    Andrew Bookholt -

    Maybe I'm too used to running flight simulators on my Macs. But to us sailors or pilots, it would perhaps be clearer if the instructions mentioned "I/O port side" as Andrew did above.

    Honestly, it never crossed my mind that 'port' refered to in/out…

    joeycoole -

  7. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 7 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Rotate the computer 90 degrees and remove the two 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the rear of the computer.

  8. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 8 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Rotate the computer 90 degrees again and remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the side of the computer.

    In my machine the screw closest to the power connector had a slightly thicker head, and would not sit flush, upon reassembly, unless it was returned to the same hole.

    Martin Kenny - 답글

  9. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 9 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • 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 some hidden plastic clips that need to be clicked off).

    Be super careful not to bend the metal tabs that hook the upper case into the lower case. If bent these make it challenging to close and reattach the upper case.

    lama - 답글

    I had already done this once and now have a larger SSD to put in and cannot get past this step as the back just will not pop off. In fact- the front comes off fine but the back, where you cannot get the spudger, is "glued" or wedged solid. I suspect that the rear screw tabs have jammed. :(

    Stefanie - 답글

    I would not rock the case up and back. There are 4 plastic connectors that need to come loose, start on the left side with a spudger about a quarter of the distance from the edge and pop them up from left to right, one by one.

    maccentric - 답글

  10. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 10 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Disconnect the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary.

    • Remove the upper case.

    Kudos for this fantastic walk-through of replacing the hard drive. I just swapped in a new SSD and it was a piece of cake!

    On Step 10, I tried just propping up the keyboard and leaving it connected to the logic board. It worked for a while but eventually the ribbon popped off. Luckily it wasn't damaged and it's super easy to replace.

    DJR - 답글

    Same happened to me. No damage here either. :-)

    Ralf Bergs -

    Since there is the ONE cable going from the top keyboard/touchpad assembly to the motherboard, you need to be careful lifting it up and removing it.

    Start at the front of the laptop, using a spudger to widen the gap so you can see inside where the ribbon cable attaches.

    When re-assembling, use a couple of spudgers to prop up the keyboard/touchpad assembly and hold it in place. Re-connect the cable, then starting from the rear, lower the assembly into place.

    ECJohansen - 답글

  11. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: 11 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Disconnect the orange hard drive ribbon cable from the logic board.

    How do you reconnect the hard drive cable to the logic board?

    fletchfoo4 - 답글

    I think this step can just as well be omitted.

    Basiliscus - 답글

    fletchfoo4로 부터 인용:

    How do you reconnect the hard drive cable to the logic board?

    Just plug it back in... Push on it, and it sort of clicks in.

    Basiliscus - 답글

    Be very careful when removing the hard drive cable from the logic board. Even though I was very gentle the connector came away from the ribbon rendering the cable useless. A replacement cost me $70 here in the UK.

    As Basiliscus says it would probably be better to omit this step as it is possible to remove the hard drive without disconnecting the cable from the logic board.

    tritec - 답글

    re: Tritec: I wish to God I had figured that out sooner. I'm actually upset that the writer implied that this step is mandatory. Who in their right mind would tamper with something so delicate, if it wasn't absolutely necessary? Do you sell these?

    SKIP STEP 11

    Sarah - 답글

    It's not necessery to remove this ribbon cable from the logic board as you have to remove the cable from your "old" harddrive anyway afterwards.

    mmreisefieber2007 - 답글

    Gently peal the ribbon cable up if glued down.

    Doug - 답글

    Don't bother with this step. Hard drive can be removed without doing this.

    Derek - 답글

    I managed to disconnect the long, narrow connector next to this one without realising. MacBook would not power on until I eventually realised it was loose and reconnected it.

    Paul Walker - 답글

  12. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 12 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Use a spudger to carefully loosen the adhesive securing the sleep light and IR sensor connectors to the top of the hard drive.

    • The entire ribbon cable may be glued to the hard drive. In that case, just carefully pry it up bit by bit with a spudger.

    In my 15" Book the cable itself was glued to the harddrive. I have used a plastic case lifter out of my iPhone repaire box to separate the cable from the disc.

    pbel - 답글

    The default position of the sleep light and IR sensor connector assembly is directly over the hard drive breather hole on many replacement hard drives, including Hitachi Travelstar 7K500 and 5K250 models. Other brands also have breather holes in similar places. Be careful not to cover the hole with the adhesive portion of the connector tape, as this can interfere with proper operation of the drive. I was able to reinstall the cable twisted at a slight angle in order to keep the hole open.

    josehill - 답글

    dental floss works well in removing an adhesive heavy cable

    dealer390 - 답글

    That was a great hint, thanks!

    Ralf Bergs -

    It is important to reattach the ribbon cable very tight to the hard drive. I also had to put additional glue under one of the connectors. The first time there must have been a mechanical contact to the case which resulted in vibrations. At first I thought, that the new drive caused this but I opened the computer again and now the vibrations have completely vanished.

    Thomas Bleek - 답글

  13. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 13 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Remove the two T6 screws that are holding down the hard drive retaining bracket (on the right side of the drive).

    • Some machines may use Phillips screws.

    • Lift the hard drive retaining bracket up and out of the computer.

    Mine had Phillips head screws, not the noted Torx.

    gaffer - 답글

  14. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 14 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Lift up the hard drive with one hand and use your other hand to disconnect the hard drive cable.

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    • Remove the two silver T6 Torx screws and black rubber bumpers from the right side of the hard drive.

    • You'll need to transfer these screws and bumpers to your new hard drive if you're changing drives.

    Light gray silicon rubber bumpers are alternately used.

    Doug - 답글

  16. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Hard Drive Replacement: 16 단계, 이미지 1/1
    • Remove the two black T6 Torx screws and black rubber bumpers from the left side of the hard drive.

    • You'll need to transfer these screws and bumpers to your new hard drive if you're changing drives.

    • If you are installing a new hard drive, we have an OS X install guide to get you up and running.

    When re-attaching the upper case, you will see small plastic clips along the front edge which need to seat into receiving clips on the lower case front edge. It is these clips which sort of "popped" loose when removing the upper case. You need to apply firm pressure for these clips to reattach properly, and you will hear a click when they seat into the bottom.

    Mitchell - 답글

    The left hand bumpers may be gray with black torx screws

    draks - 답글

    When reassembling the unit be sure the ribbon cable on top of the hard drive does not cover the hard drive's breather hole. This small hole is located in different positions on various manufactures hard drives. It usually has the warning "DO NOT COVER" next to it.

    Doug - 답글

    I also do my work on a white background, with a one-foot long magnet at the edge of the table close to my body , this little screws jump like you would use to hold up knives in a kitchen. If you lose one screw you get to Buy a whole new set. Thank iFixit.com Your Awesome I like the 3 new books that came out in 12/2020

    Scott Franson - 답글

결론

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

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very well explained. I did it by my self and your help using only a little screwdriver of my victrorinox (swiss knife).

tks a lot for your path.

see u soon ;)

giorgio

giorgio - 답글

Thank you all very much, this guide is perfect for everyone, no matter your level of expertise, i never opened my mac before and i succesfully replaced my old 120 gb HD with a new 320 gb HD 7.200 RPM :) And worked flawlessly!!

BIG UPS to ifixit, this guide is perfect for everyone!

lanu39 - 답글

P.S. The only thing that went wrong is that the button to open the macbook is not working perfectly, i have to press it harder than usual, i guess i have to disarm it again and check that everything is in place, other than that it is working flawlessly ;)

lanu39 - 답글

If your button to open mac is hard to use after you re-assembled the computer, check to see if the proper length screws were reinstalled. I had that problem and I switched the 2 screws. One was a tad longer. The longer one when screwed in, interferred with the button function.

Mike - 답글

Definitely NOT true for MY Mac. Both screws are absolutely identical. Still I had this issue. :-(

Turned out that if I screw them in real tight the issue will occur. If I turn back the screws about 180 degrees (i. e. if I loosen them) the problem disappears.

Ralf Bergs -

The 2 screws I mentioned are probably the last 2 you'll install, the ones in the battery compartment right behind the button to open mac.

Mike - 답글

Brilliant article. I just replaced the original 120 GB HD with a Toshiba 500 GB HD after the original started to fail after nine years. It has lasted well and still does the job to take to a cafe so why not keep it going. Agree with the advice above to place the screws down in order. Also to not bother with step 11 if you can still disconnect the drive. And as above check that the breather hole is not covered. On the new Toshiba HDs the hole can be just at the place you would stick the ribbon back down. Thanks iFixit.

Jonathan - 답글

Thanks a lot for this detailed instructions. It took me far more than only 15 mins (as one of the fellow commenters wrote), more like 1.5 hrs, but I was very cautious not to cause any damage, and I sticked all the screws to the printout I made from this page.

Ralf Bergs - 답글

I've just used this guide to remove the old hard drive and replace it with a solid state drive. Excellent step-by-step guide- many thanks.

jasperoconnell - 답글

Hello I have a mbp a1211 and I have replaced the hard drive with El Capitan on it but the device doesn't respond to the new hard drive it just flashes the folder on the apple screen.

mtpbigm1 - 답글

I have a mbp a1211 and I have changed the hard drive after putting El Capitan on it from Apple restore then after placing the HDD back into the mbp the HDD flashes the folder with a question mark in it someone please help me...

mtpbigm1 - 답글

I just did this with a MPB A1226 to replace the old 120GB Hdd with a fresh 480GB SSD - worked like a charm!

Guenther Roppele - 답글

Great instructions. Definitely put all the screws in separate containers for each step. I also cloned the hard drive before I put it in so just turned it back on and I was up and running.

mickeymoran - 답글

How does one clone the hard drive? A vinyl case came with the new SS hard drive, which I assume is to hold the (new or old??) hard drive for transfer of data? Or is it from some other use?

Thanks Lou Danzico

loudanzico - 답글

Hey Lou! Follow this guide to clone your old hard drive's information onto your new one.

Scott Havard -

You might also use CarbonCopyCloner (https://bombich.com/de) to clone your hadrdrive, a very good backup tool.

Christian Schmutz -

Just used this fixit to open up my 2006 MBP - I had to upgrade the SSD... great tut! Amazing machine, as it's running El Capitan and is still performing great with two SSD drives and 6GB ram. Not bad for a machine over a decade old.

herojig - 답글

按照视频的演示装了一下我的 MacBook pro 15 2007 新换的硬盘 内存 制作好优盘插入 usb 后只是显示优盘 回车后屏幕一直是白色的 不能进行下一步 ???? 求解

MING GUO - 답글

Sehr gute Anleitung!

Tip: Vorher mit CarbonCopyCloner ein Backup machen, dann neue SSD formatieren, zurückspielen, sicherheitshalber NVRAM zurücksetzen, fertig.

Der 9. Schritt ist etwas tricky, mit viel Gefühl von links oben nach rechts unten die Klammern lösen, indem man mit einem Nudger den Spalt zwischen Tastatur und Gehäuse entlangfährt.

Christian Schmutz - 답글

Thanks, iRobot, and other contributors. I followed this guide a few years back to install an SSD. I had to do it again today to temporarily take out the drive to plug into another machine to fix some lost passwords. The DVD drive is broken, and this Macbook is too old to boot off USB, so taking out the drive was the only option. This is now a 17-year-old machine, still going strong, running up-to-date software through Debian Linux.

In case anybody reads this: My tip for keeping track of screws is to use a tiny ball of Blu-Tack to stick each screw close to where it came from. It doesn't work in all situations, like if you're taking screws out of a bottom plate, and then need to turn the laptop over to rest on that plate. (Sometimes you can work around this by sticking the screws nearby on the side of the case.) But it's very handy in many situations.

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