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Question posted by jandfmorgan on November 23rd, 2010

How Do I Replace A Bad Hhd?

I have the Seagate 9Y7685-500 and need to replave the HHD. There are 4 bolts that hold the case together and I don't recognize the pattern on the head. Can you tell me what I can use to remove the bolts? Thanks.

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Answer #1: Posted by oriolesmagic on November 23rd, 2010 7:57 AM

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Most hard drives have torx (a 6 point star shaped pattern)screws holding them in place. If this isn't torx, please describe the pattern of the screw and we can proceed from there.

Answer #2: Posted by rety on July 17th, 2011 4:02 AM

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That's a so called 'pentalobe' with a pin in the center. Apple service centers should have this screw-driver.

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