I know it’s been years, but I still have the machine alive and kicking, and I actually have an SSD there since a while. So yeah, that is indeed possible.
Thanks for the guide guys, managed to replace a broken HDD in no time. However, I'd like to mention that standard torx bits could not be used to remove the display, a normal screwdriver with replacable bits is too thick to fit in, and bits are too short, so you will need something thinner (or longer bits).
I know it’s been years, but I still have the machine alive and kicking, and I actually have an SSD there since a while. So yeah, that is indeed possible.
Thanks for the guide guys, managed to replace a broken HDD in no time. However, I'd like to mention that standard torx bits could not be used to remove the display, a normal screwdriver with replacable bits is too thick to fit in, and bits are too short, so you will need something thinner (or longer bits).