AirPort Time Capsule A1409 HDD Replacement

Step 1

Put the unit upside down and take off the rubber bottom cover. It is better to start at a corner.

Step 2

Remove the # 10 Phillips # 00 screws that hold the Time Capsule's lower metal bracket.

Step 3

With the tip of a spudger carefully remove the fan connector then remove the metal bottom cover.

Step 4

Find the temperature sensor on the surface of the hard disk.

Step 5

Remove the clip that holds the temperature sensor and remove both.

Step 6

Lift the hard drive a bit without pulling too hard to not cause damage to the power and data connectors of the hard disk. Removing the power connector from the hard drive

Step 7

Once we have the disc out of the Time Capsule, we remove the 4 Phillips head # 00 pillars and place them in the new unit.