MacBook Pro - Upgrading hard drive on macbook pro 15 inch.

Joebury2004 · Joebury2004 #1 (**permalink**)

01-06-2009, 10:48 PM

So I am thinking about upgrading to 500 gigs or 1TB (when it comes out), just wondering how complicated it is to change out. Also what is a good brand for reliability?

JGruber · JGruber #2 (**permalink**)

01-06-2009, 10:51 PM

Brand is really a preference, I personally like Western Digital.
iFixit.com - Replacing the Harddrive - This will very by model... this guide is only for mine.

soulreaver99 · soulreaver99 #3 (**permalink**)

01-07-2009, 02:30 AM

Also, when selecting a hard drive, make sure it's 7200RPM. It makes a significant difference in performance!

JGruber · JGruber #4 (**permalink**)

01-07-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreaver99

Also, when selecting a hard drive, make sure it's 7200RPM. It makes a significant difference in performance!

But at the same time decreases battery life, and generates more heat.

Joebury2004 · Joebury2004 #5 (**permalink**)

01-07-2009, 12:19 PM

Does my computer support a 3gbps hard drive, in "about this computer" it says i currently have a 200gig fujitsu running at 1.5 gbps

also does WD have the accelerometer support like fujitsu so if you move your computer it lifts the heads?

JGruber · JGruber #6 (**permalink**)

01-07-2009, 12:27 PM

The 3GBPS SATA2 drive's are backwards compatible with SATA1. Without knowing more on your MBP, it would be hard to tell you if it will run at SATA2 speeds.

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Joebury2004 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2008 Posts: 38	01-06-2009, 10:48 PM So I am thinking about upgrading to 500 gigs or 1TB (when it comes out), just wondering how complicated it is to change out. Also what is a good brand for reliability?
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Member Since: Aug 20, 2005 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 739 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" 2ghz/2GB/250gb/SD - White Macbook 2.16ghz/2.5GB/250GB/SD	01-06-2009, 10:51 PM Brand is really a preference, I personally like Western Digital. iFixit.com - Replacing the Harddrive - This will very by model... this guide is only for mine.
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Member Since: Dec 01, 2008 Posts: 38	01-07-2009, 12:19 PM Does my computer support a 3gbps hard drive, in "about this computer" it says i currently have a 200gig fujitsu running at 1.5 gbps also does WD have the accelerometer support like fujitsu so if you move your computer it lifts the heads?
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Member Since: Aug 20, 2005 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 739 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" 2ghz/2GB/250gb/SD - White Macbook 2.16ghz/2.5GB/250GB/SD	01-07-2009, 12:27 PM The 3GBPS SATA2 drive's are backwards compatible with SATA1. Without knowing more on your MBP, it would be hard to tell you if it will run at SATA2 speeds.
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