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Charging the Battery
When	the	power	adapter	that	came	with	your	MacBook	Pro	is	connected, 	the	battery	
charges	whether	the	computer	is	on, 	off,	or	in	sleep. 	The	battery	charges	more	quickly, 	
however, 	if	the	computer	is	off 	or	in	sleep.
The	battery	in	your	MacBook	Pro	can	be	replaced	only	by	an	Apple	Authorized	Service	
Provider	or	an	Apple	Retail	Store. 	
Getting Answers
Much	more	information	about	using	your	MacBook	Pro	is	available	in	Help	Center	on	
your	computer,	and	on	the	Internet	at	www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
To get Help Center :
1  Click	the	Finder	icon	in	the	Dock	(the	bar	of	icons	along	the	edge	of	the	screen).
2 Click	the	Help	menu	in	the	menu	bar	and	do	one	of	the	following:
a Type	a	question	or	term	in	the	Search	field, 	and	select	a	topic	from	the	list	of	results	
or	select	Show	All	Results	to	see	all	topics.
b  Choose	Help	Center	to	open	the	Help	Center	window, 	where	you	can	browse	or	
search	topics. 
						

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More Information
For	more	information	about	using	your	MacBook	Pro, 	see	the	following:
To learn aboutSee
Installing	memory Chapter	3,	“Boost	 Your	MacBook	Pro” 	on	page	35.
Troubleshooting	your		
MacBook	Pro	if	you	have		
a	problem Chapter	4,
	“Problem, 	Meet	Solution” 	on	page	49.
Finding	service	and	support	
for	your	MacBook	Pro “Learning	More,
	Service,	and	Support” 	on	page	64.	Or	go	to	the	
Apple	Support	site	at	www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
Using	Mac	OS	X The	Mac	OS	X	website	at	www.apple.com/macosx. 	Or	search	for	
“Mac	OS	X” 	in	Help	Center.
Moving	from	a	PC	to	a	Mac “Why	you’ll	love	a	Mac”	at	www.apple.com/getamac/whymac.
Using	iLife	applications The	iLife	website	at	www.apple.com/ilife. 	Or	open	an	iLife	
application, 	open	Help	for	the	application, 	and	then	type	a	
question	in	the	search	field.
Changing	system	preferences System	Preferences	by	choosing	Apple	(
K)	>	System	
Preferences. 	Or	search	for	 “system	preferences” 	in	Help	Center.
Using	the	trackpad System	Preferences	and	click	Trackpad.
Using	the	keyboard Help	Center	and	search	for	“keyboard.”
Using	the	FaceTime	HD	camera Help	Center	and	search	for	“camera.”
Using	 Wi-Fi	technology Help	Center	and	search	for	“wi-fi.” 
						

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To learn about See
Using	Bluetooth	wireless	
technology The	Bluetooth	Support	page	at	www.apple.com/support/
bluetooth.
	Or	open	the	Bluetooth	File	Exchange	application		
(in	the	Utilities	folder	in	Launchpad)	and	choose	Help	>	
Bluetooth	Help.
Caring	for	the	battery Help	Center	and	search	for	“battery.”
Connecting	a	printer Help	Center	and	search	for	“printing.”
FireWire	and	USB	connections Help	Center	and	search	for	“FireWire”	or	“USB.”
Connecting	to	the	Internet Help	Center	and	search	for	“Internet.”
Using	the	 Thunderbolt	port Help	Center	and	search	for	 “Thunderbolt.”
Connecting	an	external	display	 Help	Center	and	search	for	“display	port.”
Burning	a	CD	or	DVD Help	Center	and	search	for	“burn	disc.”
Specifications The	Specifications	page	at	www.apple.com/support/specs. 		
Or	open	System	Information	by	choosing	Apple	(
K)	>	About	
This	Mac	from	the	menu	bar, 	and	then	click	More	Info.
Apple	news The	Apple	website	at	www.apple.com.
Software	downloads The	Mac	App	Store	(available	in	Mac	OS	X	v10.6.6	or	later).
Instructions, 	technical 	support, 	
and 	manuals 	for 	Apple 	products The	Apple	Support	website	at	www.apple.com/support.
	 
						

							www.apple.com/store 
Help Center       RAM 
Boost Your MacBook Pro
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This	chapter	provides	information	and	instructions	for	upgrading	the	hard	disk	drive	
and	installing	additional	memory	in	your	MacBook	Pro. 	
WARNING: Apple	recommends	that	you	have	an	Apple-certified	technician	install	
replacement	drives	and	memory. 	Consult	the	service	and	support	information	that	
came	with	your	computer	for	information	about	how	to	contact	Apple	for	service. 		
If	you	attempt	to	install	a	replacement	drive	or	memory	and	damage	your	equipment, 	
such	damage	is	not	covered	by	the	limited	warranty	on	your	computer.
The 	battery 	in 	your 	MacBook 	Pro 	is 	not 	user-replaceable. 	If 	you 	think 	your 	battery 	needs	
to 	be 	replaced, 	contact 	an 	Apple 	Retail 	Store 	or 	an 	Apple 	Authorized 	Service 	Provider. 
						

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
You	can	upgrade	the	hard	disk	drive	in	your	MacBook	Pro. 	The	hard	disk	drive	is		
located	next	to	the	built-in	battery	when	you	open	the	back	of	your	MacBook	Pro. 		
The	replacement	drive	must	be	a	2.5-inch	drive	with	a	Serial	ATA	(SATA)	connector .
Important:  Apple	recommends	that	you	back	up	the	data	on	your	hard	disk	drive	
before	removing	and	replacing	it. 	Apple	is	not	responsible	for	any	lost	data.
To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro:
1  Shut	down	your	MacBook	Pro. 	Disconnect	the	power	adapter, 	Ethernet	cable,	USB	
cables, 	security	lock, 	and	any	other	cables	connected	to	the	MacBook	Pro	to	prevent	
damaging	the	computer. 	
WARNING: The	internal 	components 	of 	your 	MacBook 	Pro 	can 	be 	warm. 	If 	you 	have	
been 	using 	your 	MacBook 	Pro, 	wait 	10 	minutes 	after 	shutting 	down 	to 	let 	the 	internal	
components	cool	before	continuing.
2  Turn	over	your	MacBook	Pro	and	remove	the	ten	(10)	screws	that	secure	the	bottom	
case. 	Remove	the	shorter	screws	at	the	angles	shown	in	the	illustration. 	Lift	off	the	case	
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Important:  Because	the	screws	are	different	lengths, 	note	the	screw	lengths	and	
locations	so	you	can	replace	the	screws	correctly. 	Put	them	aside	in	a	safe	place.
Short
Long
Important:  When	you	remove	the	bottom	case, 	you	expose	sensitive	internal	
components, 	which	can	be	affected	by	static	electricity. 
						

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3 Before	touching	the	hard	drive	assembly, 	discharge	any	static	electricity	from	your	
body	by	touching	a	metal	surface	inside	the	computer. 
						

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4 Locate	the	bracket	at	the	top	of	the	drive. 	Use	a	Phillips	screwdriver	to	loosen	the	two	
captive	screws	that	hold	the	bracket	in	place. 	Put	the	bracket	aside	in	a	safe	place.
5  Using	the	pull	tab, 	gently	tilt	up	the	drive.
Bracket
Pull tab