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MacBook Unibody Model A1342 SSDInstallation

Replace the hard drive in your MacBook Unibody Model A1342.

Written By: Dozuki System

MacBook Unibody Model A1342 SSD Installation Draft: 2013-07-29Guide ID: 374 -

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INTRODUCTION

When replacing your hard drive, you must transfer the Torx screws from the old drive to the newone.

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:Universal Drive Adapter (1)SSD Upgrade Kit (1)




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Step 1 — Lower Case

Remove the eight 4 mm Phillipsscrews securing the lower case tothe MacBook.

Step 2

The lower case is constructed of rubber-coated aluminum. Do not excessively bend the aluminumduring removal, as any permanent deformation will cause tolerance issues after reassembly.

Slightly lift the lower case near the vent opening.

Continue running your fingers between the lower and upper cases until the upper case pops off itsretaining clips.

The location of these three clips is shown in the third picture.




Step 3 — Battery

For precautionary purposes, weadvise that you disconnect thebattery connector from the logicboard to avoid any electricaldischarge. This step is optional andis not required.

Use the flat end of a spudger to liftthe battery connector up out of itssocket on the logic board.

It may be easier to use yourfingernails to lift up on both sides ofthe connector.

Step 4 — Hard Drive

Remove two 11 mm Phillips screwssecuring the hard drive bracket tothe upper case.

These screws are captive in thehard drive bracket.




Step 5

Lift the retaining bracket out of theupper case.

When putting the bracket back afterreplacing the drive, it is easy to putin backwards. If it doesn't seatsmoothly, then reverse it and tryagain.

Step 6

Lift the hard drive by its pull tab and pull it away from the upper case, minding the cable stillattaching it to the logic board.

In some revisions of the MacBook A1342, the hard drive bracket may include two rubber brackets(as highlighted in the second picture.) The correct orientation of the rubber brackets is shown inthe third picture.




Step 7

Remove the hard drive cable by pulling its connector straight away from the hard drive.

Step 8 — SSD Installation

Remove the four 6.0 mm T6 Torxhard drive retaining posts from thesides of the hard drive.

Transfer these screws to yournew SSD.

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




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

Step 9

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.




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MacBook Unibody Model A1342 SSD Installation€¦ · In some revisions of the MacBook A1342, the hard drive bracket may include two rubber brackets (as highlighted in the second picture.)