Tools to replace hard drive

[MFalcon94]

What tools do I need to replace a hard drive on the Mid 2010 Macbook Pro?

I know I need a #00 Phillips, but the threads I have seen differ from torx wrench and tri-wing in order to change out the mounting screws.

Thanks

 

[Hellhammer]

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/TOOLKITMHD/

 

[MFalcon94]

Am I going to need both torx? or just one? I have everything else already. The drive should be here tomorrow.

I could go buy the screwdriver at a store and not wait a week to install my new drive.

 

[cloroxbleach4]

I don't remember using a torx when I replaced my harddrive. All I used was a Phillips.

It's been awhile though, so I may be wrong.

 

[RedRaven571]

For my late 2008 15" MBP, I needed a #6 Torx to unscrew the HDD from the caddy; got it at Lowe's for $6.

 

[cloroxbleach4]

Ahh, that's right. You need a Torx 6 to undo the 4 screws on the harddrive so it'll cradle it.

 

[sn0warmy]

Just put an SSD drive in my brand new MBP last night.

Tools needed:
1) #00 Phillips head
2) T6 Torx
3) approximately 1 beer of any type.

 

[cloroxbleach4]

Just put an SSD drive in my brand new MBP last night.

Tools needed:
1) #00 Phillips head
2) T6 Torx
3) approximately 1 beer of any type.

Which beer did you choose?

 

[sn0warmy]

Which beer did you choose?

Blue Moon was my beer of choice. 🙂

Highly recommended if you want the install to go smoothly.

 

[cloroxbleach4]

Blue Moon was my beer of choice. 🙂

Ha, good choice!

 

[oplix]

#6 torx and a small phillips screwdriver.

 

[MFalcon94]

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Thanks, guys! I will puck up the torx tomorrow!

And some beer!

 

[Ramphex]

A hammer
Chisel
Grinder (a dremel will work as well)
Some screw drivers..

 

[Celeron]

I picked up the iFixIt toolset:
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/54-Piece-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-022

$20, but you can find $5 off coupons online in about 10 seconds.

I used it to replace the drive in my 15'' i7. I would not have been able to do it without the bits in here.