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MacBook Core Duo Hard Drive Replacement

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How to remove the hard drive, along with its cable and bracket from your computer.

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  1. MacBook Core Duo Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a coin or spudger to rotate the battery-locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.

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  2. MacBook Core Duo Hard Drive Replacement: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the battery out of the computer.

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  4. MacBook Core Duo Hard Drive Replacement, Memory Cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the three evenly-spaced Phillips screws from along the rear wall of the battery compartment.

    • The screws are captive to the metal memory cover.

    • When replacing the battery casing, use a spudger to re-insert the foam cushioning behind the rear wall for propper battery spacing.

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  5. MacBook Core Duo Hard Drive Replacement: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift up on L-shaped memory cover, slide it to the right, and lift it out of the computer.

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  6. MacBook Core Duo Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Grasp the white plastic tab attached to the hard drive and pull it to the right, removing the hard drive from the computer.

    • The hard drive goes back into its compartment with the label facing down.

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

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