B brandaopj macrumors member Original poster Mar 4, 2010 95 9 Portugal Apr 19, 2010 #1 Hi: Can anyone with the new macbook confirm if to change the disk the screws used are triwings or torx like the 2009 model? If is triwing what size? Thanks
Hi: Can anyone with the new macbook confirm if to change the disk the screws used are triwings or torx like the 2009 model? If is triwing what size? Thanks
spinnerlys Guest Sep 7, 2008 14,328 7 forlod bygningen Apr 19, 2010 #2 Wasn't it mentioned at ifixit that those screws are for the battery? Because the User Guide on pages 37 to 43 doesn't mention it. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MacBook_Pro_13inch_Mid2010.pdf
Wasn't it mentioned at ifixit that those screws are for the battery? Because the User Guide on pages 37 to 43 doesn't mention it. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MacBook_Pro_13inch_Mid2010.pdf
Chupa Chupa macrumors G5 Jul 16, 2002 14,835 7,396 Apr 19, 2010 #3 Triwing is for battery only which does need to be removed for HD removal or installation. HD install does require a Torx 6 to remove the mount rods on the sides of the drive -- remove from drive being removed and install on new drive.
Triwing is for battery only which does need to be removed for HD removal or installation. HD install does require a Torx 6 to remove the mount rods on the sides of the drive -- remove from drive being removed and install on new drive.