See this guide for detailed instructions on backing up your files.
Note: You cannot remove the hard drive from any MacBook Pro with the Retina Display, as these use integrated flash memory as opposed to traditional hard drives.
Seven 3 mm Phillips Three 13. 5 mm Phillips The 13" MacBook Pro may have slightly different screw configurations, but there will still be ten screws.
If there is a tab connected to the battery connector, use it to pull it out of the socket. If there is no tab connected, you can use a spudger or cocktail pick to push the connector out.
The screws will remain attached to the bracket that is holding the drive in place.
If there is no tab affixed you can use your fingers to gently lift the drive out.
Pull the hard drive completely out of the MacBook so that you can access the screws on the sides of the drive.
You can also peel the pull tab off of the old drive and set it aside to stick to the new one.
An SSD will provide significantly quicker loading times, but are typically much more expensive than traditional hard drives.
You can re-affix the pull tab too if you’d like. Stick it to the underside of the drive (making sure not to contact any circuitry) so that the tap sticks up when the drive is inserted.
See this guide for detailed instructions on turning your old drive into a portable USB drive.
