Hello everyone first time to this site. I am looking into upgrading my pathetic 100 gig HDD that came in my MacBook pro and was wondering if any SATA 2.5 HDD will work? I am looking at a 500 gig 7200 RPM but the ones I find locally say they work PC only. Thanks in advance!
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You just have to make sure the height is 9.5mm and not the 12mm height of some of them. I just put in a 7200 200GB Seagate and it is definitely a nice upgrade.
what are the exact dimensions and the connection I need? Will this HDD work?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0096757&catid=
what are the exact dimensions and the connection I need? Will this HDD work?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0096757&catid=
I believe that's a desktop drive. You need a laptop drive. While these HDDs only have capacities up to 320gbs, they received pretty high praise in a MacWorld review.
I would give these a look.
I believe that's a desktop drive. You need a laptop drive. While these HDDs only have capacities up to 320gbs, they received pretty high praise in a MacWorld review.
I would give these a look.
I found 2 different 500 gigs that were made for our laptop except they are only 5400 RPM and I was kinda looking to upgrade to 7200.. might just have to go with a 320 gig.
I found 2 different 500 gigs that were made for our laptop except they are only 5400 RPM and I was kinda looking to upgrade to 7200.. might just have to go with a 320 gig.
This is the one you will want to track down.
http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.js...&reqPage=Model
I believe it is the largest capacity laptop drive at 7200.
Do not buy drives from Futureshop unless it is having a blow-out sale.
I picked the Scorpio Black because it seemed to get some good reviews and it doesn't really run any hotter than the stock drives.
There are two different versions however ? one with a motion sensor and one without. You need to get the one without the motion sensor, as the MacBooks already have their own motion sensors.
I think you need part # WD3200BEKT.
Best of luck...
Hello everyone first time to this site. I am looking into upgrading my pathetic 100 gig HDD that came in my MacBook pro and was wondering if any SATA 2.5 HDD will work? I am looking at a 500 gig 7200 RPM but the ones I find locally say they work PC only. Thanks in advance!
Hey, dont worry... I got the solution...
Purchase a buffalo ministation 500 gig they are currently on sale for $130
its 5400rpm but from what I have heard people say there really is no difference in preformance.
I did it and am 100% satisfied with the results.
Just make sure you have alot of tools... especially the small star shaped screwdriver
and the front end of the book has two parts you pop open just be very careful not to bend or dent the board
it is also connected to the motherboard so fold it up toward the screen...
after the drive is in the computer format it as a GUID partition
you can use migration assistant to copy over after leopard is installed or have another seperate external with time machine to copy system while installing leopard which saves time.
everything including your preferences and passwords will seamlessly copy to the new hard drive...
This DJ from cali actually helped me with this... hope this helps. check out the link
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This is the one you will want to track down.
http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.js...&reqPage=Model
I believe it is the largest capacity laptop drive at 7200.
Not any more
http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.js...&reqPage=Model
I just put a Seagate 320GB (5400rpm) into my MBP C2D 2.16 last week... paid $91 CAD for the drive at Canada Computers. Installation was not nearly as painful as I was expecting. The difficult part for me was getting the top lid unsnapped from the front.
yea that is a little tricky..
im right about the 5400rpm right?
it seems the same as the 7200 right?
yea that is a little tricky..
im right about the 5400rpm right?
it seems the same as the 7200 right?
I think the 7200rpm drive was about $20 more if I'm not mistaken... I was more worried about increased vibration, heat, and power consumption, so I stuck with a 5400rpm drive. No complaints and it is noticeably faster than the Fujitsu drive that come with the machine.
Any trick for getting those front "clips" unpopped? The ifixit guide is a bit weak in this area. I'm probably going to have to dig in there again to change out the noisy fan(s).
I think the 7200rpm drive was about $20 more if I'm not mistaken... I was more worried about increased vibration, heat, and power consumption, so I stuck with a 5400rpm drive. No complaints and it is noticeably faster than the Fujitsu drive that come with the machine.
Any trick for getting those front "clips" unpopped? The ifixit guide is a bit weak in this area. I'm probably going to have to dig in there again to change out the noisy fan(s).
yea no complaints here either... im happy with the 5400rpm as well.
as far as the clips go...
just use a small screw driver about the size of your index finger and angle it inward so you dont damage the plastic lining or the aluminum casing on the outside.. as you manuveur across apply pressure by slowly turning the screwdriver and lift up gently with it and your other hand on the end of the board.
It will pop open... theres no other way that I know of... but this works everytime for me
make sure you dont lift too hard.. cuz you will bend the board.
keep applying pressure slowly till it pops... too much and you will F it up.
goodluck