Opening Macbook Pro - screwdriver type

[Sickly Grin]

What kind of screwdriver do I need to open up my mid-2010 Macbook Pro 13", replacing the hard drive and possibly RAM? I don't think you need a screwdriver for the latter, but the other two tasks? Cheers.

 

[Mik3F]

A philips #00

 

[Apple_Robert]

You need a T6 Torx Screwdriver to remove the hard drive and a Phillips #00 screwdriver (#0 will also work) to remove the bottom plate.

 

[Mik3F]

A pair of long nose pliers will also remover the HDD screws as they are usually not tightened too much

 

[Sickly Grin]

Thanks guys.

 

[poiihy]

If you ever bought a pack of screwdrivers then it may have some tiny screwdrivers that may work, so try any of those.

 

[maflynn]

A philips #00

You need a Torx screwdriver a #00 Philips may strip the screw head.

 

[jimbee]

I have a TEKTON 2830 Everybit Tool Kit, and it has the correct bits to swap hard drives in a Macbook Pro. And almost any other electronic device.

I recommend the kit, and it is available right now on Amazon for $8.98.

 

[Fishrrman]

As mentioned above, you'll need a Torx T-6 to unscrew the 4 "lugs" that are used to mount the drive into slots on the Macbook.

I found a multi-bit Torx driver at Lowe's (or was it Home Depot?) for about $8.

Useful to have around.

When you replace the RAM, be -GENTLE- with the clips that hold the RAM modules in place. The top module comes out easily, the lower one will take more finagelin'....

 

[MCSN]

watch out for the RAM seriously, mine got stuck.

that phrase sweating bullets for the first time in my life, I actually embodied.

 

[Mik3F]

You need a Torx screwdriver a #00 Philips may strip the screw head.

Not to get the back cover off, maybe for the HDD lugs but certainly not the back cover