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MacBook Unibody Model A1278 SSDInstallation

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MacBook Unibody Model A1278 SSD Installation

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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:SSD Upgrade Kit (1)



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Step 1 — Access Door

With the case closed, place theUnibody top-side down on a flatsurface.

Depress the grooved side of theaccess door release latch enough tograb the free end. Lift the releaselatch until it is vertical.

Step 2

The access door should now beraised enough to lift it up and out ofthe Unibody.



Step 3 — Battery

Be sure the access door releaselatch is vertical before proceeding.

Grab the white plastic tab and pullthe battery up and out of theUnibody.

Step 4 — Hard Drive

Remove the single Phillips screwsecuring the hard drive bracket tothe upper case.

This screw is captive to the harddrive bracket.



Step 5

Lift the hard drive by its pull tabenough to grab and remove theretaining bracket.

Lift the hard drive out of the chassis,minding the cable attaching it to thecomputer.

Step 6

Remove the hard drive from itscable by pulling the cable connectorstraight away from the drive.



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

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Step 7 — 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.

Step 8

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 A1278 SSD Installation · PDF fileStep 1 — Access Door With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface. Depress the grooved side of