S specops macrumors regular Original poster Jun 29, 2007 244 0 Aug 16, 2009 #1 I have a 13 uMBP and i was going to switch the hard drive with a better one, but i am having trouble. Can somebody please tell me what do i need to take off the 4 mounting screws from the old hard drive? what type of tool/ what size do i need??
I have a 13 uMBP and i was going to switch the hard drive with a better one, but i am having trouble. Can somebody please tell me what do i need to take off the 4 mounting screws from the old hard drive? what type of tool/ what size do i need??
BlueRevolution macrumors 603 Jul 26, 2004 6,054 4 Montreal, QC Aug 16, 2009 #2 If there's a star-shaped hole in the screw, that's a Torx screwdriver you need. I'm not sure what size, but they're usually sold as a set anyhow. In a pinch, Torx screws can sometimes be removed with the right size hex key.
If there's a star-shaped hole in the screw, that's a Torx screwdriver you need. I'm not sure what size, but they're usually sold as a set anyhow. In a pinch, Torx screws can sometimes be removed with the right size hex key.
O Ov3rlord Falc0r macrumors regular Apr 29, 2009 164 0 Aug 17, 2009 #3 I believe it is the smallest Torx driver available. It like 00 or something like that.
NikFinn macrumors 6502a Jun 22, 2009 646 0 MA Aug 17, 2009 #4 It's a Torx T6. Phillips 00 is used to remove the bottom panel.