Apple Macbook Pro 15inch Early2011 Manual

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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...

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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...

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To learn about See
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...

Help Center       RAM 
www.apple.com/store 
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,...

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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. 	
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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 

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Important:  When	you	remove	the	bottom	case, 	you	expose	sensitive	internal	
components, 	which	can	be	affected	by	static	electricity.
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.
Pull tab
Brack et