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- MacBook Pro Feb 08
MBP Feb 08 Model:
Superdrive failed so I bought a replacement and since I was opening it up, I got a Seagate 500GB HD as well.
Replaced the SD and it works fine, when I put in the new HD the Mac would not see it. Booted for Leopard Install Disc OK, Disc Utility does not see new HD. Was also able to boot from an external drive, DU still did not recognize new HD.
Double checked connection inside, looked OK, still does not see the drive.
(The SATA ribbon connection does not click or lock in place, which made me weary)
I put back the original HD that came with the MBP, which had no problems previously, the MBP does not see this drive either. (This drive did boot thru a SATA/USB external enclosure.)
I was extremely careful not to touch or disturb anything else on the board, the SATA ribbon looks secure at board and drive.
Where did I go wrong? Help please!!!
Thank you.
John
Superdrive failed so I bought a replacement and since I was opening it up, I got a Seagate 500GB HD as well.
Replaced the SD and it works fine, when I put in the new HD the Mac would not see it. Booted for Leopard Install Disc OK, Disc Utility does not see new HD. Was also able to boot from an external drive, DU still did not recognize new HD.
Double checked connection inside, looked OK, still does not see the drive.
(The SATA ribbon connection does not click or lock in place, which made me weary)
I put back the original HD that came with the MBP, which had no problems previously, the MBP does not see this drive either. (This drive did boot thru a SATA/USB external enclosure.)
I was extremely careful not to touch or disturb anything else on the board, the SATA ribbon looks secure at board and drive.
Where did I go wrong? Help please!!!
Thank you.
John