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Hi, The question i have is, will any 2.5" hard drive work in my macbook pro? or does it have to be apple?
thanks
Steve
thanks
Steve
Apple doesn't make HDs. Mine came with a Fujitsu (I believe) and I have since replaced it with a WD drive.
So can i actually buy any 2.5" hard drive and stick it in it then also what spindle speed you got and what rate transfer rate you got?
Whats the RPM speed of the drive that is in the an aluminum macbook?
im so thinking of switching to a 7200rpm. sounds so much faster. anw. my apple warranty will be void if i change HD right?
and instead of 'cloning' hard disk, can i just 'rip' off the old HD and put in the new one, and just load everything from time machine?
im so thinking of switching to a 7200rpm. sounds so much faster. anw. my apple warranty will be void if i change HD right?
and instead of 'cloning' hard disk, can i just 'rip' off the old HD and put in the new one, and just load everything from time machine?
im so thinking of switching to a 7200rpm. sounds so much faster. anw. my apple warranty will be void if i change HD right?
and instead of 'cloning' hard disk, can i just 'rip' off the old HD and put in the new one, and just load everything from time machine?
The 7200 RPM drives will be somewhat faster, however, it depends on the access speed of the drive and its buffer. Some 5400 RPM drives are actually faster than 7200 RPM models. You need to investigate all drive parameters before purchasing - especially if you're looking for speed. As for voiding the warranty - you will not void your warranty unless you damage something while changing the drive.
Time Machine can be used but the disadvantage in using it is that you can not create a bootable backup with it. To create a bootable backup you need either "SuperDuper" or "Carbon Copy Cloner".
Regards.