Getting a new Hard Drive

[JenBrett]

So I'm getting ready to put in a new Hard Drive.

Any tips on making the transition smoother?

 

[Macwillis]

clone the old harddrive to the new one if you want to keep everything the same. but back everyhing up!! VERY IMPORTANT

 

[Flip2gig]

I've been thinking of dropping a new HD myself sometime in the future. Here's a slick step by step guide for the physical replacement of the HD:

ifixit mac guide