MacBook Pro - MBP HDD in a Macbook?

NumberSix · NumberSix #1 (**permalink**)

07-14-2009, 05:56 PM

Hi

Not sure where to search to have this question answered, but here goes.

I'll probably purchase a 13" mbp tomorrow, with the 160gb HDD. I have a 2008 macbook which currently has a 500gb HDD.

Can I just swap the two hard drives without any problems? I'm guessing I'll have to re-install on both, but i'm not too worried about that

I Just want to make sure that hardware-wise it's possible

THanks!

brianwmay · brianwmay #2 (**permalink**)

07-14-2009, 06:44 PM

I believe if the computers are contemporary, then there shouldn't be a problem.

I suspect that you're right about having to re-instal OSX on each though due to the hardware in each being different.

Give it a shot though and see if it boots up. If it were me, I WOULD install a fresh copy.

iFixit are a good guide if you're not sure what to do, if you are, then 'fill your boots'.

Good luck.

Jaygray · Jaygray #3 (**permalink**)

07-14-2009, 06:48 PM

I believe you will have to reinstall OS X. The drivers uses by each machine will be different. Reinstallation will put the correct drivers on your drive.

NumberSix · NumberSix #4 (**permalink**)

07-14-2009, 08:04 PM

Thanks

I've never done a OS X install, however it can't be harder than a Windows install right? I've reinstalled Windows so many times, I can't imagine OS X would be harder or even all that different for that matter

Basically, just follow the instructions?

harrya · harrya #5 (**permalink**)

07-14-2009, 09:24 PM

Just follow the instructions. Its a lot easier than it seems.

NumberSix · NumberSix #6 (**permalink**)

07-14-2009, 10:14 PM

thanks

brianwmay · brianwmay #7 (**permalink**)

07-15-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrya

Just follow the instructions. Its a lot easier than it seems.

I've installed MS DOS, Windows 3.1, 3.11, Win95, Win98, Win2000 and Win XP.

OS X is the easiest operating system to install in all the above. It is a doddle.

It's truly as he says above - just follow the instructions.

brianwmay #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 286 Mac Specs: MBP, iPad 2 64, 2 x iPod Touch, MBA, 2 x iPhone 3g	07-14-2009, 06:44 PM I believe if the computers are contemporary, then there shouldn't be a problem. I suspect that you're right about having to re-instal OSX on each though due to the hardware in each being different. Give it a shot though and see if it boots up. If it were me, I WOULD install a fresh copy. iFixit are a good guide if you're not sure what to do, if you are, then 'fill your boots'. Good luck. Mac Junkie - MacBook Pro 2.4, 500Gb, 4Gb - MacBook Air (wife's), - iPad 2 64Gb - 2 x iPod Touch 32Gb and iPhones 3GS 32Gb
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NumberSix #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 01, 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 269	07-14-2009, 05:56 PM Hi Not sure where to search to have this question answered, but here goes. I'll probably purchase a 13" mbp tomorrow, with the 160gb HDD. I have a 2008 macbook which currently has a 500gb HDD. Can I just swap the two hard drives without any problems? I'm guessing I'll have to re-install on both, but i'm not too worried about that I Just want to make sure that hardware-wise it's possible THanks!
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NumberSix #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 01, 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 269	07-14-2009, 08:04 PM Thanks I've never done a OS X install, however it can't be harder than a Windows install right? I've reinstalled Windows so many times, I can't imagine OS X would be harder or even all that different for that matter Basically, just follow the instructions?
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harrya #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 18, 2009 Location: Florida/Texas Posts: 53 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" June 09	07-14-2009, 09:24 PM Just follow the instructions. Its a lot easier than it seems.
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NumberSix #6 (permalink)
Member Since: May 01, 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 269	07-14-2009, 10:14 PM thanks
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