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Adding an Extra SSD to my MBP, guide?

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Popis1991

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Oct 10, 2011
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Hey!
I´m intressted in putting an extra SSD drive in my MBP, i have a 250 HDD right now and want to and an 240gb SSD to it, but how?
Is this even possible? iv heard many people talking about replacing the Original HDD but i don't want to replace it but add a new one. i also don't wish to remove my optical drive or anything like that, i just want to add.
I have the mid 2010, 13" model
Does anybody have a guide or a how to video that can help?
Or what are my options, what can i do to make this work?
 
Yes, in fact there is a large 4 L space for extra components in every MBP. Apple just didn't know what to do with it... Of course you can't do it. It's practically impossible.
 
You can EITHER:

1) Replace your HDD with the SSD
2) Replace the ODD with the SSD
3) Get an external enclosure and use the SSD via Firewire/USB.

As you don't want to replace your HDD, nor replace your ODD, option 3 is your only choice. You could replace your HDD with the SSD internally, then add the HDD to an external enclosure and access it when needed.
 
biohead said:
You can EITHER:

1) Replace your HDD with the SSD
2) Replace the ODD with the SSD
3) Get an external enclosure and use the SSD via Firewire/USB.

As you don't want to replace your HDD, nor replace your ODD, option 3 is your only choice. You could replace your HDD with the SSD internally, then add the HDD to an external enclosure and access it when needed.
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Using an SSD via FireWire, let alone USB, defeats the whole purpose of it throughput-wise.
 
hmm okey, then i guess i want to exchange my HDD for an SSD, does anyone have a good guide for exchange it?

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mac-collector said:
Yes, in fact there is a large 4 L space for extra components in every MBP. Apple just didn't know what to do with it... Of course you can't do it. It's practically impossible.
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u don't have to be an ass about it, i was just asking.
 
Popis1991 said:
hmm okey, then i guess i want to exchange my HDD for an SSD, does anyone have a good guide for exchange it?
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MacBook, MacBook Pro: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive, transferring data to the new HDD

the guide includes:
  • 0. Identify your MacBook or MacBook Pro
  • 1. Getting a new HDD
  • 2. Guides to replace the internal HDD with a newer one
  • 3. Transferring data from the old HDD to the new HDD
  • 4. Using the optical disk drive (ODD) slot for placing an SSD or HDD inside the MB/P (OPTIBAY)
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