Early 2006 Core Duo upgrades

[Angryweasel]

I did a quick search and couldn't find anything specifically to what I had questions about.

The hard drive in my ancient MBP was starting to click so I opted to buy a new HDD. I choose a 7200RPM seagate 500GB drive and I am having issues. I can hear it spin up, but it is not seen when I try to install OSX.

Do these old MBP have limitations on the maximum HDD that can be installed?

 

[stridemat]

What file format is the drive?

Boot up your mac with the OS X disk inserted. Select Disk Utility and format as Mac OS X Extended Journaled.

 

[Angryweasel]

I feel like an idiot. It's been so long since I've worked on macs that I forgot that step. Thanks for your help.

 

[stridemat]

I feel like an idiot. It's been so long since I've worked on macs that I forgot that step. Thanks for your help.

No worries! Did it work? I like easy questions like this