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<blockquote data-quote="AtTheCross" data-source="post: 534975" data-attributes="member: 28742"><p>Is it straight forward: It really is that simple. ok, was thinking what else I did and I did forget one thing, you will need a #8 or #9 torx drive (the * shaped tip screwdriver) you will need this to take the four screws off the original mac hdd and attach it to the new drive. All drives have standard placement for screw holes. You will then have to format the new drive and install the OS, but you would do that anyway with a new drive purchase</p><p></p><p>Will I void my warranty: you will void the warranty on your portable drive, you won't void the warranty on your macbook. </p><p></p><p>What could go wrong: hmmm what could go wrong mac side, I guess if you try to force the drive in (it only goes in one way) then that would mess it up.</p><p></p><p>Portable side, if you pry too hard you could snap a tab off the case but the WD portable was SUPER easy. When you take off the PCB (printed circuit board) and don't pry off evenly you could bend the pins.</p><p></p><p>Surely (don't call me shirley): only portable drives will work, a desktop external will not work because it is a 3.5" drive. You have the same model laptop I have, it worked for me</p><p></p><p>Are they all 2.5" SATA drives: No, you will have to read the box or specs online, make sure it says 2.5" drive and SATA</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AtTheCross, post: 534975, member: 28742"] Is it straight forward: It really is that simple. ok, was thinking what else I did and I did forget one thing, you will need a #8 or #9 torx drive (the * shaped tip screwdriver) you will need this to take the four screws off the original mac hdd and attach it to the new drive. All drives have standard placement for screw holes. You will then have to format the new drive and install the OS, but you would do that anyway with a new drive purchase Will I void my warranty: you will void the warranty on your portable drive, you won't void the warranty on your macbook. What could go wrong: hmmm what could go wrong mac side, I guess if you try to force the drive in (it only goes in one way) then that would mess it up. Portable side, if you pry too hard you could snap a tab off the case but the WD portable was SUPER easy. When you take off the PCB (printed circuit board) and don't pry off evenly you could bend the pins. Surely (don't call me shirley): only portable drives will work, a desktop external will not work because it is a 3.5" drive. You have the same model laptop I have, it worked for me Are they all 2.5" SATA drives: No, you will have to read the box or specs online, make sure it says 2.5" drive and SATA [/QUOTE]
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