Buy HD Separately, Have Apple Install?

[ColinEC]

I'm going to buy a 15" MacBook Pro 2.8GHz off of MacConnection (because they are tax free).

Am I able to purchase a 7200RPM HDD separately (from NewEgg) and bring it to the Genius Bar to have them install it?

And if so, is it free?


Also, is this the correct drive to use with the MacBook Pro?

 

[yellow]

Not free, no.

 

[Diode]

I think the only way you can get them to install a hard drive if you pay for a data migration service ($100~$150 ... can't remember).

 

[analytical44]

But they will do it? And if so are you then covered by AppleCare if anything goes wrong with the drive in the future?

 

[ColinEC]

Thanks for the quick replies.

I may just end up ordering direct from Apple, I would rather not open up a new MacBook Pro myself as I worry about damaging the parts.

 

[aristobrat]

Am I able to purchase a 7200RPM HDD separately (from NewEgg) and bring it to the Genius Bar to have them install it?

The Genius Bar will not usually install third-party products.

With the new Apple notebooks, there's virtually nothing to damage to get to the harddrives. They've never made them more easier to upgrade yourself.

 

[old-wiz]

But they will do it? And if so are you then covered by AppleCare if anything goes wrong with the drive in the future?

Applecare won't cover a drive bought from a 3rd party.