Wanted: Someone to install a MacBook Pro HD, NYC - $60

[kuebby]

I just got a new HD to put in my MacBook Pro but I don't really feel comfortable doing it myself. I would like to meet up with someone who is willing to install the HD and guarantee that my laptop will still work (ie, still be under warranty).

I'm willing to pay up to $60 for this, depending on how far I'd have to travel. I'm near Union Square in Manhattan.

[OrangeSVTguy]

Wouldn't an authorized Apple store do it for you? Or are they too expensive. I'd recommend you try them first before you let some stranger work on it? Just my suggestion.

[teerexx52]

Wouldn't an authorized Apple store do it for you? Or are they too expensive. I'd recommend you try them first before you let some stranger work on it? Just my suggestion.

The Apple store in my area won;t do it

[Consultant]

You can try to call up

Apple Authorized Service Provider

in you area to see their rates.

[uicandrew]

my local authorized apple service provider quoted me between 70-120 (i forgot how much)

it was not an apple store since i don't live near one.

[kuebby]

I've checked the places nearby. An Apple authorized place charges $120 and my campus repair center charges $100.

I am somewhat wary of letting a stranger work on it but I know there are many people on this forum with a lot of references. Also, it wouldn't take as long, the Apple authorized store quotes a turnaround time of 3-5 days, I can't really be without a laptop that long.

[gsquared]

For the $40 to $60 bucks is it worth it to potentially void warranty and have a nice $2000 paperweight

Don't get me wrong I'm all about saving money.but think about the replacement value IF something goes wrong...its all about potential risks...If it was a G4 powerbook it may make sense since the laptop itself isnt that expensive....



I've checked the places nearby. An Apple authorized place charges $120 and my campus repair center charges $100.

I am somewhat wary of letting a stranger work on it but I know there are many people on this forum with a lot of references. Also, it wouldn't take as long, the Apple authorized store quotes a turnaround time of 3-5 days, I can't really be without a laptop that long.

[Consultant]

If you are near Apple store, go and ask if any Mac Genius are interested in doing it for you off the clock for the price. All Mac Geniuses are certified.

Otherwise post an ad on Craigslist: something like this:
Apple Certified Technician Wanted for HD replacement

[Flyinace2000]

Base don these instructions i would pay the price to have someone trained with apple portables. I would feel comfortable doing it to MY machine, but not some one else.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2119529,00.asp

[myztikal47]

If I was in NYC I would do it, unfortunately I'm in princeton, NJ......for someone who has taken them apart before(like me) its very easy to do, and there is no way apple would know someone opened up your laptop other than the fact that you have a different HD in it.

[smokerz]

I just got a new HD to put in my MacBook Pro but I don't really feel comfortable doing it myself. I would like to meet up with someone who is willing to install the HD and guarantee that my laptop will still work (ie, still be under warranty).

I'm willing to pay up to $60 for this, depending on how far I'd have to travel. I'm near Union Square in Manhattan.

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/ do it yourself. its not difficult. you just need the proper tools. you can buy them in a kit at a good computer store for $20.00

[digitalnicotine]

The $20 for the tools, plus the risk of turning it into a brick do not warrant doing it yourself vs. paying a professional to do it. If I were you, I would cut back in something else, and bit the bullet on this, and just get it done properly. As a student who is struggling to afford the upgrade, I can't imagine you can afford to replace it if something goes wrong. I hope you are able to get it taken care of. Good luck. :)

[smokerz]

The $20 for the tools, plus the risk of turning it into a brick do not warrant doing it yourself vs. paying a professional to do it. If I were you, I would cut back in something else, and bit the bullet on this, and just get it done properly. As a student who is struggling to afford the upgrade, I can't imagine you can afford to replace it if something goes wrong. I hope you are able to get it taken care of. Good luck. :)

My wife says the same thing. Professional; aren't we all professionals if we put our mind to it.

[kuebby]

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Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm just going to get it done at the my campus repair place, it'll be money well spent.

[aaronw1986]

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Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm just going to get it done at the my campus repair place, it'll be money well spent.

Good idea....I don't see how you would get a stranger "guarantee" that your computer would still work.

[mashny]

If you go to www.macsales.com, you can watch a video that shows you how to install the hard drive.