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Upgrade the clunky, spinning hard drive in your macbook pro 15 unibody 2. This esd custom screwdriver fits the security screws used by apple to secure the battery in the macbook pro 15 unibody models from mid 2009. You will also need to transfer your old trackpad over to your new upper case. Step 7 remove the hard drive cable by pulling its connector straight away from the hard drive. The pentalobe security screw apple nomenclature, or pentalobe screw drive, is a fivepointed tamperresistant system used by, but not limited to, apple in their products. This particular size of pentalobe screw was used by apple to secure the battery to the device. Ph000 screwdriver to open your macbook pro and a t6 torx head screwdriver to. Click link to purchase from our amazon affiliate that has this item in stock right now. Macbook pro complete screw set mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple. Windows 10 on mid 2009 macbook pro tutor apple community. I need to replace a keyboard in a macbook pro 17 inch mid 2009. They steadily ratcheted up performance but internally the devices are very similar. April 25, 2018 order was processed and shipped the same day. Once in place i now get about 7 hours battery life.
With a renewed battery life, you can listen to music, watch videos, and get more work done between recharges. Step 1 macbook pro unibody mid 2009 teardown this just in. It works and is relatively easy to install if you have the correct screwdriver kit. Other models may need the triwing screwdriver instead. Pentalobe driver compatible with fivepointed start style fasteners found on the battery of mid 2009 macbook pro laptops removable with apple specialty tool. Godshark 2 sets replacement screws with screwdriver for macbook pro or 15 inch retina display a98 a1425 a1502 20122015, bottom case cover p5 pentalobe repair tool kit laptop pc computer. Step by step instructions for replacing the battery in a mid 2009 macbook pro computer. Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixits macbook pro unibody for mid 2009 repair guides for stepbystep instructions on how to make the fix. Go through the update process which takes some time. Wiha pl1 macbook airretina pentalobe screwdriver for macbook pentalobe bottom screws. You do not necessarily have to follow steps 36 to remove the battery in order to replace the hard drive.
Since it is running unreliably i would like to perform a diagnosishardware test. These screws are the tiny ones that secure the actual keyboard to the aluminium keyboard recess, one of about 50. Buy qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina 15 inch, include. Newer technology toolpnt6 p6 pentalobe screwdriver for mid 2009 macbook pro battery. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2009 battery replacement. Apple notebooks not listed in this table have nonremovable. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes.
Diagnosis or hardware test on a mid 2009 macbook pro with. Its not quite as easy as it is for earlier preunibody macbook pro systems, as these later models require a screwdriver, but. Macbook pro unibody mid 2009 ssd installation guide id. Remove the two 5point pentalobe screws along the top edge of the battery. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iphone, ipod, ipad, and mac platforms. Pentalobe driver compatible with fivepointed start style fasteners found on the battery of mid 2009 macbook pro laptops removable with apple specialty tool 9229101. Diy trackpad replacement kit for apple macbook pro. How to replace the hard drive on a macbook pro mid 2009. Macbook pro unibody mid 2009mid 2010 upper case 1.