Pentalobe Screwdriver Mid 2009 HDD Removal - Simple answer needed!!

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Hi all,

First post here - Thanks for taking time to read my post and offer any help.

I need to change my HDD in my mid 2009 MBP 15" and am aware that Apple have used pentalobe screws to hold the hdd in place.

I have a pentalobe screwdriver ordered on ebay under the listing '5-POINT STAR PENTALOBE TORX SCREWDRIVER FOR IPHONE 4 4G' having been advised by a friend that it is the driver i would need.

However I have since read that the pentalobe screws used on the iphone 4 are smaller than the screws used in the Macbook Pro so...

My question is this - do i need to order another screwdriver for the job or will the pentalobe screwdriver suffice?

Once again many thanks and i will endeavour to contribute to this community in the future as I appreciate you taking time to read my question.

 

[fibrizo]

You don't need a pentalobe screwdriver for the HD, you need a standard torx screwdriver (6 points), Getting the the HD requires a phillips and a standard torx screwdriver... I forget the exact sizes at the moment. The pentalobe is only for opening the new macbook air and iphones

 

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Hi thanks for your help however I'm confused as the apple manual for mid 2009 MBP's says you need a Phillips, fibrizo says 6 point torx, ifixit says 5 point torx plus...

I need to use my laptop (With freshly installed hdd) for my job this weekend and so in order to have it ready i need to order the appropriate screwdriver tomorrow for next day delivery so I need to be sure!!

 

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P.S I'm based in Uk and it's a MacBookPro5,4 if that makes any difference?

 

[gorskiegangsta]

Hi thanks for your help however I'm confused as the apple manual for mid 2009 MBP's says you need a Phillips, fibrizo says 6 point torx, ifixit says 5 point torx plus...

I need to use my laptop (With freshly installed hdd) for my job this weekend and so in order to have it ready i need to order the appropriate screwdriver tomorrow for next day delivery so I need to be sure!!

You will need Torx T6

to remove the hard drive from its brackets.

This kit should have all the necessary bits.

 

[davidlv]

P.S I'm based in Uk and it's a MacBookPro5,4 if that makes any difference?

Need a #00 Philips head for the screws on the back of the laptop, and the retainer bracket inside near the HD bay. Be careful with the screws on the back, they are small, 3 are a bit longer, some go in at a slight angle.

The #6 Torx screwdriver is for the lugs on the side of the HD, but you can make do with a pair of needle nose pliers if you have to, not pleasant but it can be done.

Be careful not to stress the SATA cable when you change the HD.

Good luck. It is actually quite easy.

 

[apd]

P.S I'm based in Uk and it's a MacBookPro5,4 if that makes any difference?

If you're in the UK and need the right Torx - go to Maplin, who sell quite a cheap Torx drivers kit.

 

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thanks for your help everyone! Going to maplin now apd!

 

[Buckles]

Macbook Pro Mid 2009 Battery Screws Pentalobe 1.5mm

I know this is an old post but the same thing happened to me. I bought the wrong size twice!

I needed a 1.5mm pentalobe screwdriver 922-9101 for my Mid 2009 MBP battery screws.

When I did mine I also couldn't find them anywhere and wrecked the screw heads.

You can now get them on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MacBook-Pro-15-Battery-Replacement-Screwdriver-Kit-Pentalobe-1-5-PH-00-5pt-torx-/270879639476

Too late for me though!