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How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - Microman - 10-22-2009
I have been wanting to put a larger HD in this Black MacBook.
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Is it difficult?, what should I buy and where? Newegg?
Tired of running out of room, think it has 120 gig now.
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - C(-)ris - 10-22-2009
Stupid easy.
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - JEBB - 10-22-2009
I upgraded the memory and hard disk of my new refurb MacBook last week. It was extremely easy. OWC, I believe, has some videos. Still pictures of the process can be found at:
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - jdc - 10-22-2009
let me rephrase that:
its so easy that a video isnt even necessary
320 or even 500 gig drives are under $100
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - C(-)ris - 10-22-2009
jdc wrote:
If you need a video, then its too hard.
320 or even 500 gig drives are under $100
You take out the battery and remove 3 captive screws and bracket. Then the HD comes out. Doesn't get any easier than that. I'd get the 500GB Scorpio blue.
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - Black - 10-22-2009
Stupid easy! Except the first time I did it . . .I managed to rip the tab off the harness . . . and then had to open up the bottom case to get the drive out.
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - macphanatic - 10-22-2009
C(-)ris wrote:
[quote=jdc]
If you need a video, then its too hard.
320 or even 500 gig drives are under $100
You take out the battery and remove 3 captive screws and bracket. Then the HD comes out. Doesn't get any easier than that. I'd get the 500GB Scorpio blue.
Second on the 500 GB Scorpio Blue.
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - tahoedrew - 10-22-2009
macphanatic wrote:
[quote=C(-)ris]
[quote=jdc]
If you need a video, then its too hard.
320 or even 500 gig drives are under $100
You take out the battery and remove 3 captive screws and bracket. Then the HD comes out. Doesn't get any easier than that. I'd get the 500GB Scorpio blue.
Second on the 500 GB Scorpio Blue.
3rd on the 500GB WD Scorpio Blue (I've got one in my early '08 MBP)
~A
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - Mac1337 - 10-22-2009
Can't say the same thing about the 12" PB G4. That was a bear of a job.
Re: How hard is it to put a Larger HD in this MacBook? - C(-)ris - 10-22-2009
Dakota wrote:
Can't say the same thing about the 12" PB G4. That was a bear of a job.
Look up the procedure for the optical drive on that one...