Upgrading MB Hard Disk.

Kax · Kax #1 (**permalink**)

02-17-2011, 12:24 PM

Hi,

I have got a MacBook7,1 mid2010 "13 250GB, and I wanted to know if I can remove my 250Gb and replace it with a larger HD. What is the limit, the last size I can install ( Can I install an HD larger than 500Gb ).

I am writing this because I remember I read somewhere sometime ( I do not remember ) that I can install only some HD sizes is that true.

And one more question, I do not have an Apple retail store near my house or my city so which HD should I buy it from a computer store? and what brand should I buy I heard Toshiba is the one Apple uses.

I hope you understand

regards,

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

02-17-2011, 12:37 PM

Right now, the largest hard drive that will fit in your MBP is the WD 750 GB model sold here in the US by several on line retailers. Anything larger than 750 GB is too thick to fit in your machine.

You need a SATA drive which is 2.5" wide and no thicker than 9.5 MM.

Here's a LINK which you can go to and possibly order from them.

Kax · Kax #3 (**permalink**)

02-17-2011, 02:31 PM

Thank you very much chscag

and just one more question, as I said we do not have an apple retail store so I will install the new Hard Disk thus I will open the MacBook. and when I do that the warranty is no longer working, right?

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #4 (**permalink**)

02-17-2011, 03:35 PM

as long as you dont damage anything, you dont affect the warranty swapping the hard drive or ram.

jrector · jrector #5 (**permalink**)

02-17-2011, 04:16 PM

I just got my 13" MacBook Pro yesterday. It came with a 250gb HD and 4gb of RAM. Before I went to bed last night it had a 750gb HD and 8gb RAM.

This is the FIRST Mac I ever bought and the upgrade was super easy. A copy of Carbon Copy Cloner and an external HD enclosure and I was ready to go.

Kax #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 16, 2010 Location: Yemen, Aden Posts: 120 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 13" 2.4GHz Core i5 10.7.3 4GB DDR3 RAM 500GB HDD	02-17-2011, 12:24 PM Hi, I have got a MacBook7,1 mid2010 "13 250GB, and I wanted to know if I can remove my 250Gb and replace it with a larger HD. What is the limit, the last size I can install ( Can I install an HD larger than 500Gb ). I am writing this because I remember I read somewhere sometime ( I do not remember ) that I can install only some HD sizes is that true. And one more question, I do not have an Apple retail store near my house or my city so which HD should I buy it from a computer store? and what brand should I buy I heard Toshiba is the one Apple uses. I hope you understand regards, I would take a bomb, but I can’t stand the noise. Macbook7,1 13" 2.4GHz Core2Duo 10.7.2 2GB DDR3 RAM 250GB HD. iPhone 3GS 32GB iOS5. iPod 3G 32GB iOS5
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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,968 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-17-2011, 12:37 PM Right now, the largest hard drive that will fit in your MBP is the WD 750 GB model sold here in the US by several on line retailers. Anything larger than 750 GB is too thick to fit in your machine. You need a SATA drive which is 2.5" wide and no thicker than 9.5 MM. Here's a LINK which you can go to and possibly order from them. Community Guidelines
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2011 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 2,972 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.5GHz i7, 750GB, 6770M 1GB, iPad 3, iPhone 4, custom PC	02-17-2011, 03:35 PM as long as you dont damage anything, you dont affect the warranty swapping the hard drive or ram. If you find a post helpful, don't forget to use the reputation system (top right of post.) Join us in the IRC! How? Add me on Steam, Origin or PSN (Vita): robduckyworth
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jrector #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 21 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13", 8gb RAM, 750gb HD	02-17-2011, 04:16 PM I just got my 13" MacBook Pro yesterday. It came with a 250gb HD and 4gb of RAM. Before I went to bed last night it had a 750gb HD and 8gb RAM. This is the FIRST Mac I ever bought and the upgrade was super easy. A copy of Carbon Copy Cloner and an external HD enclosure and I was ready to go.
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