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Hi,
Does anyone know what types of hard drive can replace HTS541010A9E662? My Macbook Pro is OS X 10.9.5. I chose 5400 speed because 7200 seemed more easily to be worn out. But it seems that this type of hard drive is very rare now so I may have to find a different replacement for it before it dies some day. Thank you in advance!
MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), hard drieve: HTS541010A9E662 or HTS
Kappy,
Thank you for your reply but the type of this disk can hardly be found, including the four places you recommended where there is no such disk, except a few used or those from unreliable sources, not to mention the price (much high than usual because of "rarity"). That's why I turned to Apple user communities as well as try to use a different type of hard disk that can perfectly replace it.
Appleyz7
You won't find it because it is an out of date product. You can replace it with any drive make or model you want. All it must be is a SATA 2.5" notebook sized drive. You will find suitable replacements at the sources I gave you.
Thank you for this important suggestion! Yes, it was what I assumed but not 100% sure (I have never replaced a Macbook's hard disk but I did a lot for PCs) so I asked the question to seek for some help from Apple communities. I probably just pick up a similar 2.5 SATA for my purpose.
MIght I suggest an SSD? More expensive, but the speed improvement is considerable.
Or a smaller SSD replacing the DVD and a regular replacement hard disk in the disk slot. Move the OS, apps, and non-media files to the SSD. Put the movies, pictures, music files on the hard disk. Speed and capacity
You can replace it with almost any 2.5" SATA drive.
I have a number of 15" Mid-2012 MBPs and have replaced the hard drives with 750GB Western Digital Black, 7200rpm drives. They work fabulously well. I purchased my drives from OWC and B&H Photo. Part number is WD7500BPKX. They are currently $61.99 USD + free shipping at B&H.
I wouldn't go back to a 5400rpm drive, the performance of the 7200rpm drives is so much better. And there is no meaningful difference in their useful life.
Note: I only recommend products that have worked very well in my own use of them. I do not receive any compensation for any recommendations.
Thank you -- I actually thought about it. But now I just infrequently clone a hard disk ready for replacement when the in-place drive dies.
Thanks! I discussed with our system people that confirms your conclusion but one thing has to be checked before purchasing, which is 2.5 STAT may have different thickness, and as long as no thicker than the original, it would be ok.
which disk can replace HTS541010A9E662
