Prepare your tools and unpack your new disk.

NOTE: A good tip is to use an ice cube tray for tracking screws that you may have to remove. Make sure you have plenty of time and space to perform the upgrade - use a clean, flat surface (a towel can be useful to prevent scratching/movement).de-authorise/deactivate any software/services.

If you are upgrading to a Solid State Disk (SSD) see our article on upgrading to/using SSDs. Step By Step Instructions For Upgrading Your Disk NOTE: Only Intel based Mac minis have a SATA hard disk. Mac Mini (Mid 2010 onwards) Intel aluminium models iFixit's repair guides.Mac Mini (Early 2006 to Late 2009) Intel white models iFixit's repair guides.MacBook Pro 17' (2006 to Late 2008) original Core 2 Duo models iFixit's repair guides.MacBook Pro 15' (2006 to Early 2008) original Core Duo and Core 2 Duo models iFixit's repair guides.All MacBook Pro 17' (Early 2009 onwards) Unibody models Apple's hard disk upgrade instructions.All MacBook Pro 15' (Late 2008 onwards) Unibody models Apple's hard disk upgrade instructions (page 38).All MacBook Pro 13' (Mid 2009 onwards) Unibody models Apple's hard disk upgrade instructions.MacBook 13' (Late 2008) Unibody model Apple's hard disk upgrade instructions (page 38).All MacBook 13' Black/White Apple's hard disk upgrade instructions.

Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosures and Docks.

Using your old disk in an external case.

Step by step instructions for upgrading your disk.

List of computers that can be upgraded with rating for how easy it is to upgrade.

Instructions for upgrading the internal 2.5' SATA disk in a MacBook / MacBook Pro / Mac mini (Intel) Upgrading The Hard Disk In Your MacBook / MacBook Pro / Mac mini (Intel) How To Upgrade The Internal 2.5' SATA Disk In An Apple Computer Article ID = 58Īrticle Title = How To Upgrade The Internal 2.5' SATA Disk In An Apple Computer

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