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Links for how-to articles for replacing MacBook portables hard drives.

Overview

Depending on the model of your Apple computer, you may be able to replace your hard drive or solid state drive. First and foremost you will need to figure out what model computer you have. To do so, go to the  logo in the upper left corner of your screen and choose "About this Mac"
 

  

Once you know your MacBook model, you can compare it to the list below to see if the Hard Drive can be repaired/replaced by the end user (that's you!)
 

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titleNewer Macbook Regular/Air/Pro'sNewest Apple Computers

Many portable Apple computers now have an "on-boarded" Solid State Drive (SSD) which means the dive drive is soldered onto the main logic board. Do not attempt to remove these. If you have one of these models, it is recommended that you bring the computer directly to an Apple Certified Repair Technician.

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  • Retina MacBook (All Models)
  • MacBook Pro 13” (2016-2017)
  • MacBook Pro 13” with Touch Bar (All Models)
  • MacBook Pro 15” with Touch Bar (All Models)
  • MacBook Air 13″ with Retina Display Display

MacBook Pro 

Instructions and images for replacing the Hard Drive in a 13" MacBook Pro: https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_13%22

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