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I bought two WD 320G internal drives (WD3200BPVT, Advanced Format) for both of my MacBook 13" (2006) computers. I've messed with only one of the HDs so far. Neither MB will recognize it as an internal drive, but it is recognized as an external drive via USB connection (using a SATA-USB adapter) on both MBs. Any thoughts on why it is not recognized as an internal drive?
Most of the info I've found on Scorpio Blue HDs in discussion boards refers to MBPs rather than the older (in my case, MUCH older) MBs.
I cloned my current 80G (original) drive to the (bootable) 320G drive via USB using Carbon Copy Cloner and replaced the 80G with the 320G. When I turn on the MB, I get the dreaded flashing question mark folder.
Both MBs boot fine from the 320G via the SATA-USB adapter.
So, I'm guessing there is some internal incompatibility between the older MB and the HD? Or else the HD is a dud? Or else I'm missing something that hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I am can help me with!
And, yes, I want to keep my antiquated MB!
Thanks in advance!
Most of the info I've found on Scorpio Blue HDs in discussion boards refers to MBPs rather than the older (in my case, MUCH older) MBs.
I cloned my current 80G (original) drive to the (bootable) 320G drive via USB using Carbon Copy Cloner and replaced the 80G with the 320G. When I turn on the MB, I get the dreaded flashing question mark folder.
Both MBs boot fine from the 320G via the SATA-USB adapter.
So, I'm guessing there is some internal incompatibility between the older MB and the HD? Or else the HD is a dud? Or else I'm missing something that hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I am can help me with!
And, yes, I want to keep my antiquated MB!
Thanks in advance!