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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 844239" data-attributes="member: 46727">Replacing a hard drive in a late model MacBook does not require fixing cables on connectors.&nbsp; You just slide out the old drive and plug in the new one.&nbsp; Afterward you replace the metal shield which was removed to get at the drive in the first place.To the OP:That drive should work without any fuss at all.&nbsp; Look at the rear of the drive closely and make sure there are no jumper settings.&nbsp; I'm wondering about that since the drive is advertised as being compatible with the Sony PS3 Play Station.&nbsp; I have a WD 320 GB drive but mine is the Black Scorpio 7200 RPM model - and it has no jumper settings.&nbsp; If it's not being recognized by Disk Utility, it's possible you received a dud from Amazon.&nbsp; Is there any way you can test the drive without installing it?&nbsp; External case or adapter?&nbsp; If not, ask Amazon for a RMA and have them send you another.Regards.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="chscag, post: 844239, member: 46727"] Replacing a hard drive in a late model MacBook does not require fixing cables on connectors. You just slide out the old drive and plug in the new one. Afterward you replace the metal shield which was removed to get at the drive in the first place. To the OP: That drive should work without any fuss at all. Look at the rear of the drive closely and make sure there are no jumper settings. I'm wondering about that since the drive is advertised as being compatible with the Sony PS3 Play Station. I have a WD 320 GB drive but mine is the Black Scorpio 7200 RPM model - and it has no jumper settings. If it's not being recognized by Disk Utility, it's possible you received a dud from Amazon. Is there any way you can test the drive without installing it? External case or adapter? If not, ask Amazon for a RMA and have them send you another. Regards. [/QUOTE]

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