Today I decided to replace the 160gb 5400 hard drive in my late 2008 macbook 2.0. I replaced it with a 250gb 7200rpm that was brand new and removed from a macbook pro. The problem I had was when i installed the 250gb hd its very loose and i was wondering if anyone had any advice? Does anyone know what apple might say if i take it in with the loose hd, otherwise im gonna have to reinstall the original drive
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Hard Drive replaced but loose
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No rubber feet on this model. All that needs to be transferred are the four torx screws.
Right, 4 screws that stick out from the sides, which sit on the plastic liners.
Get a torx set. I can't remember what size you'll have to use, but it's tiny. Better yet, if you have a buddy at a radio shack, borrow theirs...
Get a torx set. I can't remember what size you'll have to use, but it's tiny. Better yet, if you have a buddy at a radio shack, borrow theirs...
Size 00 philips I believe.
none at all and its quiet. i really appreciate your help i was about to put the smaller hd back in and give up and sell the larger hd on ebay. applecare tried to tell me the 250gb hd that came out of a new macbook pro wasnt going to work and wouldnt fit