OWC data doubler User manual

DATA DOUBLER
Installation Guide

OWC Data Doubler
Introduction........................................................................ 1
1.1 Minimum Requirements
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 About This Manual
Installation..........................................................................3
2.1 Mounting a 2.5" SATA Drive to the Bracket
2.2 Installation by Laptop type
2.2.1 - Late 2008 13” MacBook (5,1) and Mid-2009 13” MacBook Pro (5,5)
2.2.2 - Late 2009 13” MacBook (6,1) and Mid-2010 13" MacBook (7,1)
2.2.3 - Mid-2010 13” MacBook Pro (7,1)
2.2.4 - Early / Late 2011 13” MacBook Pro (8,1) and Mid-2012 13” MacBook Pro (9,2)
2.2.5 - Late 2008 15” MacBook Pro (5,1), Mid-2009 15" MacBook Pro (5,3 and 5,4)
2.2.6 - Mid-2010 15” MacBook Pro (6,2)
2.2.7 - Early / Late 15” MacBook Pro (8,2) and Mid-2012 15” MacBook Pro (9,1)
2.2.8 - Early / Mid 2009 17” MacBook Pro (5,2)
2.2.9 - Mid-2010 17” MacBook Pro (6,1) and Early / Late 2011 17” MacBook Pro (8,3)
Support Resources..........................................................77
3.1 Troubleshooting
3.2 Contacting Technical Support
OWC Data Doubler Table of Contents
Contents

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1.1 Minimum Requirements
• MacBook 13” (Late 2008, Late 2009, Mid 2010)
• MacBook Pro 13” (Mid 2009, Mid 2010, Early 2011, Late 2011, Mid 2012)
• MacBook Pro 15” (Late 2008, Mid 2009, Mid 2010, Early 2011, Late 2011,
Mid 2012)
• MacBook Pro 17” (Early 2009, Mid 2009, Early 2010, Early 2011, Late
2011)
• The Data Doubler works with 2.5 inch SATA drives (7mm or 9.5mm drive
height)
1.2 Package Contents
Installation screws (7)
OWC Data Doubler
5-Piece Toolkit
NOTE: Some kits do not come with a 2.5 inch SATA drive as pictured above.
1.3 About this manual
The images and descriptions may vary between this manual and the unit
shipped. Functions and features may change depending on the rmware
version. Please visit the product web page for the most recent product
specications.
Introduction

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Your laptop is a static-sensitive device. It is susceptible
to invisible damage if not protected during installation.
We recommend proper grounding by using a
grounding strap. Make sure to work in a clean, static-
free area, and avoid wearing clothing that retains
static charges. For more information please visit:
www.owcdigital.com/support/anti-static

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2.1 Mounting a 2.5" SATA Drive to the Bracket
1. Align the drive to the connector on the green circuit board, then apply
gentle pressure in the direction shown below to fully connect the drive.
2. Use the two large, round-head Phillips screws from the kit to ax the drive
to the side of the Data Doubler bracket (screw hole locations shown in red).
The OWC Data Doubler and SATA drive are now ready for installation.
Installation

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2.2 Installation by Laptop type
2.2.1 Late 2008 13” MacBook (5,1) and Mid-2009 13” MacBook Pro (5,5)
IMPORTANT: before beginning, be sure that your laptop is fully shut down
and disconnected from all cables, including the power cable. If you have a
MacBook model 5,1, start with Steps 1-3. If you have a MacBook Pro model
5,5 start with Step 4.
1. Use the release lever (highlighted below in red) to release the battery cover,
then remove it (bottom photo). Recommended: Use the pull-tab on the
battery to remove it from the laptop, then set it aside.

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2. Next, remove the eight Phillips screws that secure the bottom cover to the
chassis (highlighted below).
Note: the three right-most screws along the top edge (shown in yellow)
are longer than the rest; install them in the same screw holes at the end of
the process. The rest can be used interchangeably in the remaining screw
holes.
3. Place your ngers on the bottom cover near the black vent opposite the
battery compartment, then lift the bottom cover. There are two snap clips
holding the cover in place; they will release when you lift the cover. Set the
bottom cover aside. You do not need to remove the SATA drive.
Proceed to Step 6.

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4. Remove the 10 Phillips screws from the bottom cover. Note: the three right-
most screws along the top edge (shown in yellow) are longer than the rest;
install them in the same screw holes at the end of the process. The rest can
be used interchangeably in the remaining screw holes.
5. Once the screws are removed, place your ngers along the bottom cover
near the black vent, then lift the bottom cover. There are two snap clips
attached to the cover that will release when you do this. Set the cover aside.
Recommended: before continuing, use the nylon pry tool to gently lift the
battery connector (highlighted in yellow) from the logic board.

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6. You should see the optical drive (indicated by the red arrow). This drive
needs to be removed before you can install the OWC Data Doubler.
7. Rotate the laptop so the optical drive is oriented in the same manner as the
drive shown below.

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8. Beginning on the right side of the optical drive, remove the two Phillips
screws that are highlighted in the photos below. Note: These screws are
not used when reassembling the laptop; store them in a safe place in case
you need them later.

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9. Along the left side of the optical drive, between the fan and the orange
ribbon cable there is a black cable attached to the logic board. Disconnect
the cable by sliding it in the direction shown; this will reveal a screw that was
hidden beneath the cable. Caution: this cable is easily damaged.
10. Next, remove the Phillips screw that was obscured by the ribbon cable and
set it aside; this screw is used during the reassembly process.

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11. Just above the cable that you
disconnected in Step 9, there is a
ribbon cable — it will be orange
or black. This cable is connected
to the optical drive. Gently apply
upward pressure on the underside
of the cable using the included
nylon pry tool and disconnect the
cable from the logic board.
Caution: this cable is easily damaged.
12. There is a speaker housing with an attached wire that is located beneath
the optical drive; this housing must be detached from the chassis and set
aside before the drive can be removed. Loosen the two Phillips screws
that secure the housing (shown below in red) then gently lift it out of the
chassis and set it aside. The screws are used during the reassembly
process.

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13. Carefully lift the edge of the optical drive nearest the orange ribbon cable,
then slowly pull the drive out of the optical bay.
Caution: avoid snagging or pulling the cables that were disconnected in
earlier steps. They can tear easily if they become caught on the corners of
the drive as you lift it out of the chassis.

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14. Place the optical drive and the assembled Data Doubler bracket in front of
you, as shown below. Note: the cable and optical drive bracket from your
laptop may look slightly dierent.
15. To transfer the optical drive cable (highlighted above in red) to the Data
Doubler, rst detach it from the drive by gently prying it loose with your
ngernail or the nylon pry tool. Then gently pull the cable out of the SATA
port. Caution: this cable is easily damaged.
16. Plug the cable into the Data Doubler’s green circuit board. The location of
the installed cable is highlighted in red below.
17. Remove the silver bracket that is attached to the back of the optical drive
(highlighted in yellow in Step 14) by removing the two Phillips screws. Using
the same two screws, ax the silver bracket to the OWC Data Doubler as
shown in the photo from Step 16 (highlighted in yellow). Important: make
sure the silver bracket is oriented the same way on the Data Doubler as it
was on the optical drive.

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18. Carefully place the assembled Data Doubler and attached drive into the
optical bay, being careful not to damage any loose cables or connectors.
19. Take the two of the longer Phillips screws included in the Data Doubler
Kit and ax them in the same location (shown below in red) where you
removed the two shorter screws in Step 8.
20. Carefully reseat the speaker housing and cable from Step 12, then ax
the screws you removed that same step. Make sure each screw is axed
in its original location.
21. Ax the screw you removed in Step 10 that secures the optical drive
bracket to the laptop chassis.
22. Carefully reconnect the ribbon cable you disconnected in Step 11, then
reconnect the cable you disconnected in Step 9.
23. If you disconnected your battery in Step 1 or 5, reconnect it now.

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When you’re nished you should see a setup similar to the one below. Note:
this photo shows an earlier Data Doubler model with black aluminum.
24. Carefully replace the bottom cover, snapping it back into place. If your
laptop has a removable battery, ax the eight screws that you removed
from the cover in Step 2. If it does not have a removable battery, there will
be 10 screws to be axed (see Step 4). Regardless of battery type, make
sure the three long screws are placed in the same screw holes where they
were originally installed.
The installation process is complete. Proceed to Se ction 3.1 for additional
support information.

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2.2.2 Late 2009 13” MacBook (6,1) and Mid-2010 13" MacBook (7,1)
IMPORTANT: be sure that your laptop is fully shut down and disconnected
from all cables, including the power cable.
1. Remove the eight Phillips screws securing the bottom cover to the chassis.
2. Lift the bottom cover from the back of the laptop until the internal clips
release the bottom cover. Set the cover and screws aside. The optical drive
(indicated by the red arrow) needs to be removed. Recommended: before
moving to the next step, use the nylon pry tool to gently lift the battery
connector (highlighted in yellow) from the logic board.

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3. Rotate the MacBook around so that the optical drive is oriented as shown
below. The rest of the steps in this section assume the same orientation.
4. Along the left edge of the optical drive, remove the black screw that is used
to secure the optical drive bracket to the chassis (shown below in red). This
screw will be used during the reassembly process.

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5. Above the screw you removed in Step 4, there is a ribbon cable that
connects to the optical drive. It will be either orange or black. Use the nylon
pry tool to gently lift the cable's connector, releasing it from the logic board.
6. Remove the silver screw (highlighted in red) that is located near the top-
right corner of the optical drive. It is partially concealed by a black plastic
tab that is part of the battery. Note: This screw will not be used during the
reassembly process; store it in a safe place in case you need it later.

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7. Along the bottom-right corner of the chassis, there are four screws that
need to be removed (shown below in red). The two smaller screws are
Phillips screws, the two larger screws are Torx T8. Set the screws aside.
8. Along the bottom-left of the chassis there are four additional screws that
need to be removed. Again the two smaller screws are Phillips screws and
the two larger screws are Torx T8. Set the screws aside.