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Padarsey 2nd HDD SSD Hard Drive Caddy Tray Replacement for MacBook Pro 13/15/17 inch A1278 A1286 A1297 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Internal Laptop CD/DVD-ROM Optical SuperDrive Adapter to 2.5 Inch 9.5MM
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Pardarsey Padarsey 2nd HDD SSD Hard Drive Caddy Tray Replacement

Bottom line: The Pardarsey Padarsey 2nd HDD SSD Hard Drive Caddy Tray Replacement: Fits MacBook Pro 13/15/17 unibody A1278, A1286 and A1297 (2008-2012); main trade-off: unibody models only; won't fit non-unibody, PowerBook G4, Mac mini or iMac.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fits MacBook Pro 13/15/17 unibody A1278, A1286 and A1297 (2008-2012)
  • ✓ Holds any 2.5in SATA SSD or HDD at 9.5mm, 7mm or 5mm height
  • ✓ Replaces the optical SuperDrive to add a 2nd internal drive
  • ✓ No cables or drivers needed; plug-and-play with hot-swap support

Cons

  • ✗ Unibody models only; won't fit non-unibody, PowerBook G4, Mac mini or iMac
  • ✗ Trades the built-in CD/DVD SuperDrive for the extra drive bay
  • ✗ Install requires opening the laptop and using small screwdrivers
  • ✗ Pry/screwdriver tool sold separately (ASIN B07S9YFQJH)

Manufacturer description

Attention Please！！！This item only fits unibody models (Late 2008/Early 2009/Mid 2009/Late 2009/Early 2010/Mid 2010) It doesn't fitnon-unibody models. It doesn't fit PowerBook G4, Mac mini or iMac.Features:* 9.5mm-thick caddy* HDD Interface: 2.5" sata or SSD drives* This 2nd Hard Disk Drive Caddy HDD Tray Enclosure Adapter helps you get maximum storage on installing a 2nd hard drive.Fit for the following models:Macbook Pro: MB470LL/A, MB471LL/A, MB604LL/A, MB026LL/A, MB990LL/A, MB991LL/A, MB118LL/Am, MB985LL/A, MB700LL/A,MB721LL/A, MB723LL/A, MB724LL/A, MB725LL/A (Early 2011)Installation…

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Key Features

  • 1) Add a 2nd HDD to your laptop by replacing your optical drive, Improve laptop performance and upgrade capacity with extra hard drive.
  • 2) Uses 2.5 inch SATA hard drives 9.5mm / 7mm / 5mm high. Support SSD.Fully integrated into laptop, No cables or driver needed, Supports Hot swapping, Plug & Play.
  • 3) Support: MacBook Pro 13 inch A1278 Model MB990 MB991 MC374 MC375 MC700 MC724 MD313 MD314 MD101 MD102(2009, 2010, 2011, 2012),MacBook 13 inch MB466 MB467(2008).
  • 4) Support: MacBook Pro 15 inch A1286 MB470 MB471 MB985 MB986 MC026 MC118 MC371 MC372 MC373 MD318 MD322 MC723 MC721 MD103 MD104 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012).MacBook Pro 17 inch A1297 MC226 MC110 MC024 MD311 MC725 MD386 (2009, 2010, 2011).
  • 5)【Universal repair tool】Please check the asin B07S9YFQJH if you need pry scewdrive Repair your iPad, iPhone,android Phone, PSP,XBox,PlayStation,Nintendo,SSD,MP3 ,players,PC, Watch and more daily devices.

Full Specifications

BrandPardarsey
MaterialPlastic
3) SupportMacBook Pro 13 inch A1278 Model MB990 MB991 MC374 MC375 MC700 MC724 MD313 MD314 MD101 MD102(2009, 2010, 2011, 2012),MacBook 13 inch MB466 MB467(2008).
Model Number1
CompatibilityPC, Xbox, Android, iOS
Mfr Part Number1
Hardware PlatformLaptop
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate6000 Megabits Per Second
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Hardware InterfaceSolid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 Inches
Connectivity TechnologySATA
Supported Devices Quantity1
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