I need to replace my Apple HDD Toshiba MK5065GSXF Media, can I use any 2,5" internal SATA HDD for this?

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gj1989 Author

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I need to replace my Apple HDD Toshiba MK5065GSXF Media, can I use any 2,5" internal SATA HDD for this?

Hi guys,

I'm in a situation where my Apple HDD Toshiba MK5065GSXF Media has completely given up on me. I cannot understand why Toshiba is being used anyhow, together with SeaGate these were assured failures back when I did IT. My question however is: can I simply replace it with any 2,5" internal SATA HDD that I'd wish to use? I tend to favour any WD HDD. I'm running my MacBook Pro off an external HDD nowadays, but it's not a useful option as I'd like to use it at school and all that.

I'd really appreciate your answers and/or recommendations 🙂

GJ

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Oct 26, 2013 2:52 AM

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mende1

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Oct 26, 2013 3:03 AM in response to gj1989

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

You can use the 2'5" SATA HDD you want with the MacBook Pro. We recommend brands like HGST or Seagate, but there are others like Western Digital that also work correctly. Have a look at OWC for more hard drives > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/

7200 rpm hard drives will give you extra performance

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Oct 26, 2013 3:05 AM in response to gj1989

I really like the HGST Travelstar 7K1000and it would be a good fit for a 2012 model: 7200rpm, 1TB capacity and SATA III speeds. I have a number of them that I use to clone my internal SSD and have put one inside my MacBook Pro just to see how it performs - top notch!

That's my recommendation - HGST is made by Hitachi and I've always had good luck with Hitachi drives.

Clinton

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nchenga

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Dec 28, 2013 8:52 AM in response to mende1

S.M.A.R.T is showing that my internal HDD will fail soon.

The Hitachi drive mentioned in this thread has long delivery times. Thinking of getting

WD Blue Mobile (1000GB, 2.5") for my early 2011 MacBook Pro 13"

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