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Macbook HD failed--need HD replacement suggestions
Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:21 pm
Hey guys, my hard drive on my Macbook laptop failed. Laptop was built in 2008. (It's not a Macbook Pro, just Macbook.) I want to replace the HD (easy to open and pop out) but I'm unsure as which kind to get.
Has anyone replaced a mac HD recently and if so, what HD did you get? Are you happy with it?
On a related note, if I wanted to upgrade the RAM (not sure how much I have but I think it's 2 GB) how difficult is it to do? I didn't see an easy way to access the RAM.
Thanks for your help!
Has anyone replaced a mac HD recently and if so, what HD did you get? Are you happy with it?
On a related note, if I wanted to upgrade the RAM (not sure how much I have but I think it's 2 GB) how difficult is it to do? I didn't see an easy way to access the RAM.
Thanks for your help!
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Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:24 pm to LSU Tigerhead
How much space do you need? Get a SSD but it can get expensive quick if you need a ton of storage. If you do need a ton of storage check out Hybrid drives.
This post was edited on 5/27/14 at 5:25 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:25 pm to LSU Tigerhead
If you don't need tons of storage, put an SSD in there.
Actually, even if you do need tons of storage, put an SSD in there and use an external for storage.
Actually, even if you do need tons of storage, put an SSD in there and use an external for storage.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:29 pm to brucevilanch
I've been using it to process videos. I have a 1 TB external HD but I'd like more space directly on the internal HD. The current one has 160 GB. I'd like at least 500 GB, maybe more but it all depends on the price.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:31 pm to Korkstand
I thought about going with an SSD. I have one in my PC and love it, but it's all about the price.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:33 pm to LSU Tigerhead
Posted on 5/27/14 at 6:41 pm to brucevilanch
That's a nice looking drive at a good price. Not big on Seagate drives though.
Thanks for the suggestion. I need to read up on it some more.
Thanks for the suggestion. I need to read up on it some more.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 6:46 pm to LSU Tigerhead
I recently put in a Samsung Spinpoint 1TB 5400rpm drive in mine. It performs noticeably slower compared to before. Buy an SSD and you'll blow your own mind.
And as far as RAM, make sure it's compatible. I just bought 2x2gb of the right model of Konputerbay that didn't explicitly state compatibility with my MacBook and, lo and behold, it didn't register. They're particular about what kind of RAM it takes. Google "RAM for MacBook (model number)" and you'll find what you need with a short list of suggestions. Don't deviate from that list, even if you think you know what you're doing.
And as far as RAM, make sure it's compatible. I just bought 2x2gb of the right model of Konputerbay that didn't explicitly state compatibility with my MacBook and, lo and behold, it didn't register. They're particular about what kind of RAM it takes. Google "RAM for MacBook (model number)" and you'll find what you need with a short list of suggestions. Don't deviate from that list, even if you think you know what you're doing.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 6:48 pm to Hopeful Doc
Just go to Crucial.com and use their RAM selector.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 7:06 pm to SG_Geaux
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Just go to Crucial.com and use their RAM selector.
Just don't buy from there
I use their selector and then go over to newegg
Posted on 5/27/14 at 7:07 pm to Hopeful Doc
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5400rpm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 7:14 pm to brucevilanch
It was cheap, and the computer is almost exclusively an amateur recording studio. I went cheap + capacity over speed this round.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 7:23 pm to Hopeful Doc
I completely understand.
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