B brandaopj macrumors member Original poster Apr 19, 2010 #1 Hi: Can anyone with the new macbook confirm if to change the disk the screws used are triwings or torx like the 2009 model? If is triwing what size? Thanks 🙂
Hi: Can anyone with the new macbook confirm if to change the disk the screws used are triwings or torx like the 2009 model? If is triwing what size? Thanks 🙂
spinnerlys Guest Apr 19, 2010 #2 Wasn't it mentioned at ifixit that those screws are for the battery? Because the User Guide on pages 37 to 43 doesn't mention it. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MacBook_Pro_13inch_Mid2010.pdf
Wasn't it mentioned at ifixit that those screws are for the battery? Because the User Guide on pages 37 to 43 doesn't mention it. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MacBook_Pro_13inch_Mid2010.pdf
Chupa Chupa macrumors G5 Apr 19, 2010 #3 Triwing is for battery only which does need to be removed for HD removal or installation. HD install does require a Torx 6 to remove the mount rods on the sides of the drive -- remove from drive being removed and install on new drive.
Triwing is for battery only which does need to be removed for HD removal or installation. HD install does require a Torx 6 to remove the mount rods on the sides of the drive -- remove from drive being removed and install on new drive.