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10.8
In a third-generation MacBook Air, remove the single T5 Torx screw shown here to release the flash module.
7. Carefully pull the flash module out of the mSATA connector.
8. Insert the new flash module into the mSATA connector.
9. Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to secure the flash module to the chassis.
10. Attach the bottom of MacBook Air's case using the ten screws from Step 4.
Working with a first- or second-generation MacBook Air
If you have a first- (2008) or second-generation (early 2010) MacBook Air, you can replace the hard drive
without tons of fuss. On the one hand, it's not a trivial exercise, given that the hard drive is safely tucked away
inside MacBook Air's case. However, on the other hand, the operation requires no special technical skills. If
you can wield a screwdriver without poking yourself in the eye, you'll have no trouble replacing the MacBook
Air hard drive.
As you might expect, given the teensy dimensions of the MacBook Air, you can't just toss any old hard drive
into its cramped insides. In fact, you won't even be able to shoehorn any standard notebook hard drive into a
MacBook Air. Instead, you need to look for a special hard drive that meets the following specifications:
Form factor.
1.8 inches wide and 0.2 (5mm) high. This is the only size that fits inside MacBook Air.
Drive type.
This can be either a regular hard drive or a solid-state disk.
