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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 SSD Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 SSD Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
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    • Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:

    • Two 2.3 mm P5 Pentalobe screws

    • Eight 3.0 mm P5 Pentalobe screws

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your device.

  2. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 SSD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Wedge your fingers between the upper case and the lower case.

    • Gently pull the lower case away from the upper case to remove it.

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    • The lower case is connected to the upper case with two plastic clips near its center.

    • During reassembly, gently push down the center of the lower case to reattach the two plastic clips.

  4. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 SSD Replacement, Battery Connector: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • If necessary, remove the plastic cover adhered to the battery contact board.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector straight up out of its socket on the logic board.

    • Be sure you lift up only on the connector itself, not the socket, or you risk permanent damage to the logic board.

  6. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 SSD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Bend the battery connector up out of the way to prevent accidental contact with its socket during your repair.

  7. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 SSD Replacement, SSD: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 2.9 mm T5 Torx screw securing the SSD to the logic board.

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    • Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull the SSD straight out of its socket on the logic board.

    • Only lift the end of the SSD enough to allow you to pull it out—about 1/4".

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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If not disconnecting battery before replacement of ssd, will ssd be damaged for sure, or is it just a precaution and not likely?

Chris - Reply

This is recommendation. I never disconnect battery and no issues occur so far.

Oleg -

Yes, damage can occur. Always disconnect any kind of power before removing different boards. After removing battery connector, it can be a good idea to discharge capacitors by pressing the power button on your mac. This ensures theres no latent current passing through the circuits.

andrehedegaard -

I know this is an old comment but it is the top one, so this is a note for other people :)

You don’t only risk the SSD, you also risk damaging the rest of the computer.

Also please only use a plastic tool to lift off the battery connector, shorting out the pins can damage your SMC!

Slot1gamer -

Which SSD can i use for upgrade? Can it be a normal like from Samung or else? Or has it to be from Apple?

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