Shifted Optical drive on MacBook Pro 17" A1229

Mi Problema

The optical drive stopped working so I decided to shift it. I had a hard time finding a replacement, but found it on iFixit together with an install guide.

Mi Solución

With the help of install guides on iFixit for RAM and hard drive I had learnt how to disconnect the MacBook Pro. Quite easy actually. The new drive works great.

Mi Consejo

A magnetic bowl for the screws are a good tip and a magnet to make the screwdrivers magnetic to make them hold the screws when unscrewing them and taking them to the bowl and when putting them on place again to fasten them is another tip. I used my fingernails instead of a spudger when lifting up the keyboard.