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In this video tutorial, I'll show you how to install or upgrade an SSD drive on MacBook
Pro 13 A1708 (Late 2016 - Mid 2017) To disassemble MacBook Pro 13 model A1708,
you will need the following tools: Screwdriver set
Suction cup Pentalobe 1.2mm screwdriver
Torx T5 screwdriver Plastic opening tools
Tweezers I also recommend using a magnetic mat during
the repair process, which is especially useful in case of MacBook Pro 13 model A1708.
Throughout this disassembly, keep track of each screw so you can put them back in the
right places - this will help successfully reassemble your device.
And don't worry about losing any of screws, all of them will definitely remain on the
magnetic mat.
In the description, I left links where to buy all necessary tools.
Turn the laptop over and remove all the screws on the bottom cover.
Press a suction cup into place of the lower case and pull up to open a small gap.
Slide the corner of an plastic tool into the gap and begin to open around the nearest corner
and then halfway up the side of the MacBook Pro.
This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case.
Lift the front edge of the lower case and pull firmly to slide the lower case towards
you.
Pull first at one corner, then the other.
These clips hold the bottom cover of your MacBook Pro firmly in place.
Peel back tape covering the cable connector, then pry up the locking tab and disconnect
the cable.
Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.
Use only a plastic tool to lift the battery power connector.
MacBook Pro 13" Late 2016 - Mid 2017 (without Touch Bar) variants have a removable SSD.
You can upgrade your SSD to 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.
These drives use a proprietary Apple PCIe 3.0 interface with a 22+34 pin connector.
There are two variants of these 256GB SSDs and not all drives will work in all model
A1708 MacBook Pro laptops.
MacBook Pro Model A1708 laptops with a Late 2016 release cannot use this SSD.
Check the serial number on SSD to verify that this drive will work in your MacBook Pro.
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