Replace Internal HDD

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Level 1

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Replace Internal HDD

I would like to know if there's a possibility to remove the original HDD and replace it by an other one?

If the answer is yes, what kind of HDD is best ? velociRaptor ?

Thanks to let me know how to proceed, (if...)

Regards,
Jean

Mac Pro-:-3.2MHz-:-RAID card-:-4 x SAS HDD's-:-16GB RAM-:-MacBook Pro 17"-:-, Mac OS X (10.5.6), 2 x EIZO: 24"-ColorEdge CG242W

Posted on Feb 22, 2009 9:58 AM

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Answer 1

Calum

Level 2

264 points

Feb 22, 2009 10:58 AM in response to parajo

You can do it, but there are a lot of screws to undo! See the instructions at http://www.ifixit.com/Guide.

The Hitachi Travelstar 320Gb/7200rpm seems like a popular replacement HDD at the moment. I believe Apple use it themselves in the new build-to-order MacBook Pros.

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Answer 2

iddrew

Level 1

80 points

Feb 22, 2009 11:10 AM in response to parajo

Hi Parajo,

as it was mentioned before, the HDD can be replaced, there are a lot of screws but it can be done.

i did some research on the Velociraptor and i have found out that although they are 2.5 inch they cannot be fitted in a laptop as they are designed for servers not for notebooks. for more information, view this link: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=494

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