MacBook (13-inch)
073-1045 Rev. B
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 dierent models of the MacBook (13-inch) portable computer.
While some models may look slightly dierent 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
Coin
Phillips #1 screwdriver (preferably with a long handle)
Sti, plastic, nonmagnetic card (such as a library card)
Opening the Computer
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.
Wait 30 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.
Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.
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