MacBook Pro 13' Unibody Mid 2012 SSD Installation · INTRODUCTION Replace the clunky, spinning hard drive inside your MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 with a lightning fast SSD. Some

MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 SSDInstallation

Replace the hard drive in your MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012.

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INTRODUCTION

Replace the clunky, spinning hard drive inside your MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 with alightning fast SSD.

Some drive bays have a height of 7 mm, while others have a height of 9.5 mm. Depending onthe size of your drive bay, you may need to use a spacer to make your SSD fit properly.

TOOLS:Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)Spudger (1)T6 Torx Screwdriver (1)

PARTS:MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Hard Drive

Bracket (1)SSD Upgrade Kit (1)




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Step 1 — Lower Case

Remove the following ten screws:

Three 14.4 mm Phillips screws

Three 3.5 mm Phillips screws

Four 3.5 mm shouldered Phillipsscrews

Step 2

Use your fingers to pry the lower case away from the body of the MacBook near the vent.

Remove the lower case.




Step 3 — Battery

Use the edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector upwards from its socket on the logic board.

It is useful to pry upward on both short sides of the connector to "walk" it out of its socket.

Step 4

Bend the battery cable slightly awayfrom its socket on the logic board soit does not accidentally connect itselfwhile you work.




Step 5 — Hard Drive

Remove the two Phillips screwssecuring the hard drive bracket tothe upper case.

These screws will remain captive tothe hard drive bracket.

Step 6

Remove the hard drive bracket.

The hard drive bracket may be firmlyseated against the upper case.




Step 7

Use the attached pull tab to lift thehard drive out of the upper case.

Don't try to completely remove thehard drive just yet. It is still attachedto the hard drive cable.

Step 8

Pull the hard drive cable away from the body of the hard drive.

Remove the hard drive.




Step 9 — SSD Installation

Remove the four 6.0 mm T6 Torx hard drive retaining posts from the sides of the hard drive.

Transfer these screws to your new SSD.

If desired, transfer the pull tab over to your new hard drive.

Step 10

For 7 mm SSDs, you'll need to apply a spacer to ensure a good fit.

Peel the backings up off the adhesive strips mounted on the spacer.

Press the spacer onto the SSD as shown; proper orientation will ensure the spacer does not coverany screws or screw holes.




Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.




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MacBook Pro 13' Unibody Mid 2012 SSD Installation · INTRODUCTION Replace the clunky, spinning hard drive inside your MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 with a lightning fast SSD. Some