
Macbook Pro HDD switch in HD
8 months ago
Macbook Pro HDD switch in HD ;-)
It took me app. 40min to rip open my precious macbook pro and give it new HDD. It was neither hard nor easy - something in between ;-). Now i enjoy 320gb of storage. YEAH !
If You think about doing this Yourself (because everybody deserve more space ;-)) i recommend visiting richardsnotes.org/archives/2006/12/26/macbook-pro-hard-disk-replacement/ for much detailed version of a how to get inside Your macbook pro :-)
and if You like this video please DIGG IT ;-) digg.com/apple/Time_lapse_Macbook_Pro_HDD_swap_in_HD_on_Vimeo
It took me app. 40min to rip open my precious macbook pro and give it new HDD. It was neither hard nor easy - something in between ;-). Now i enjoy 320gb of storage. YEAH !
If You think about doing this Yourself (because everybody deserve more space ;-)) i recommend visiting richardsnotes.org/archives/2006/12/26/macbook-pro-hard-disk-replacement/ for much detailed version of a how to get inside Your macbook pro :-)
and if You like this video please DIGG IT ;-) digg.com/apple/Time_lapse_Macbook_Pro_HDD_swap_in_HD_on_Vimeo
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that's good enough for me:)
C is for cookie!
The song is from MacBook Air comercial, right? but what's the name?
where did u found the song????
(sorry about my english) ;D
Not to show off, but I do this in 15 minutes ;)
The top case is just 1 ferm and gentfull plop and it comes off, no messing around with tools, just click it open.
Nice you succeeded, I added a 100GB to my MacBook, which is ofcourse much easy'er ;)
Now I am gonna buy the song ;)
-This is such a big killer in the PC system and any electronic. You do not want this problem and take it seriously! When working with any part of the PC except the Monitor you should make sure your wearing a wrist strap. This cuts down on a ESD and promotes good health on your PC. When walking across the carpet in your house on a hot summer day you may let out a discharge on the doorknob or even electrocute the dog. I personally like to rub my feet back and forth real fast then touch the wife just for kicks. Of course this can be a bad thing if you touch a CPU and discharge electricity over it, now its history, how much did it cost?
-The most dreaded form of ESD is actually lightening and is just nature. Though seems harmless it can cause much damage even in a low scale environment such as you home. Your case of the computer itself actually has a chemical on the surface of copper fittings to direct ESD safely away. The system case again is very important to your system. When the case is opened up is when you problems begin. Here is some interesting facts about ESD that you should be aware of.
Most parts in a PC system use 3-5 volts of electricity
ESD of 30 volts can fry your components
You cant feel a charge unless its 2500 volts or higher
A ESD you can feel such as touching the doorknob is around 3,000 volts.
If you actually see the ESD which most times you can, this carries 20,000 volts.
-As you can tell you can fry your equipment without even knowing it! Wear a strap when possible and be careful in those dry environments such as Arizona. I must say that I lived in Arizona for about 3 years and discovered dry skin and no humidity. It was very common to zap everything I touched for months on end, especially with a little humidity to the air. Be careful during those months and wear the ground strap.
Combat ESD
-There are other ways to get rid on the ESD problems.
Antistatic Carpet treatment. This can be bought in aerosol cans for the household. Not a bad idea really.
ESD bags, most of your electronic parts are stored in these bags and can really help out.
Ground Pads, this is good if you build PC's or work with electronics much. You can simply touch the pad to discharge ESD prior to handling.
Humidifiers, are a good route to go with in a dry environment. The air needs to be above 50% humidity when possible.
macrumors.com/2008/07/09/leaked-macbook-pro-casing-confirmed/
To bbrother: Maybe us amateurs are to careful to just pull the top case. I got the impression that it was simply not meant to be opened again, but since I know that Apple stores offer to replace HDDs I'm sure that there is some ultra-cool move to do it all at once. Just can't afford to practice on the only MBP I have :)
Regarding the ESD straps mentioned above: I disagree that they are important. I never needed one at work or at home. Just make sure you touch something grounded like a heater or a tap if you don't have heaters. It also helps to avoid carpets and anything polyester and there shouldn't be a problem.
Hope that Apple will make it easier to replace the HD in the new MBP. :)
OK. 6 Years as an Apple technician and have replaced probably 3 thousand. Yes over three thousand parts in all of Apple's Portable & Desk top lines. I've lost count on how many people who have opened up there unit and damaged a component without knowing it. Yes, if you discharge the static before the repair, for an easy repair, there shouldn't be a problem.........shouldn't be a problem doesn't really cut it when your opening a unit which costs a lot of dough.
Trust me ESD straps are important. Read the facts.
Thanks!
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Michael Nino Evensen 2 months ago
"just had a little question. Is this the 320 gb WD 5400 rpm? And do you know if there are any dangers in installing a 7200rpm?"
Yeah, Michael, there is a danger of developing a total data/performance speed fetish around your native drive.
cool.