How do I replace the hard drive on my MacBook Pro?

I want to ask about replacing the hard drive


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Posted on Mar 14, 2025 12:09 PM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2025 12:56 PM

The 2016 15" MBP does not have replaceable internal storage. It is soldered to the logic board and cannot be removed.


You might consider installing macOS and your user files on an external SSD and use that to startup and run the computer. Install macOS on an external storage device and use it as a startup disk - Apple Support


You can check this website for additional info and guidance: OWC Install Videos - eshop.macsales.com


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Mar 14, 2025 12:56 PM in response to roughmagic

The 2016 15" MBP does not have replaceable internal storage. It is soldered to the logic board and cannot be removed.


You might consider installing macOS and your user files on an external SSD and use that to startup and run the computer. Install macOS on an external storage device and use it as a startup disk - Apple Support


You can check this website for additional info and guidance: OWC Install Videos - eshop.macsales.com


Mar 14, 2025 1:45 PM in response to roughmagic

That's unfortunate, but logic boards do fail.

And no, without a working logic board you cannot boot the computer from any startup drive.


When you replace the computer, you would be wise to take advantage of the Time Machine backup application. Apple provides it preinstalled on the computer. Enabling it requires only that you provide an external drive of sufficient capacity to do the job. (2x-3x the capacity of the internal drive).

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


Don't lose your files again.

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