Hard Drive Replacement for Mid 2009 Macbook.

[JLUGO35]

I know I need a Phillips 00 Screwdriver but what screwdriver do I need to remove the hard drive shielding. I googled the topic but I kept getting conflicting information. Some people say I need a Torox T6 screwdriver while others say I need a T8 or does it really matter. Thanks for your time.

 

[Fireproof!]

I know I need a Phillips 00 Screwdriver but what screwdriver do I need to remove the hard drive shielding. I googled the topic but I kept getting conflicting information. Some people say I need a Torox T6 screwdriver while others say I need a T8 or does it really matter. Thanks for your time.

I just performed this upgrade last night (to a 500g Blue Scorpio).

You need a small philips screwdriver (pretty tiny, like those from an eyeglass repair kit or something) to remove one bracket and a Torx (not torox) T6 to remove the hard-drive pegs that hold it in place.

 

[JLUGO35]

I just performed this upgrade last night (to a 500g Blue Scorpio).

You need a small philips screwdriver (pretty tiny, like those from an eyeglass repair kit or something) to remove one bracket and a Torx (not torox) T6 to remove the hard-drive pegs that hold it in place.

Thanks for the reply, Does your phillips look like this?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21ABWWA81AL._SS500_.jpg

 

[GfulDedFan]

White MacBook - T8
Aluminum MacBook - T6

 

[Fuchal]

Or pliers, which is just as easy 🙂

Screwdriver is #0

 

[Fireproof!]

Thanks for the reply, Does your phillips look like this?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21ABWWA81AL._SS500_.jpg

Yes - pretty much. Or if you are running to the store - just by a #0.

 

[akutad]

go to ifixit.com. It will give you all the information you need. Tools, steps in disassembly, etc.