Macbook 2.0GHz (MA700LL/A) HDD/RAM Upgrades

[Gavynb]

Hi,

I have a 2.0GHz MacBook (MA700LL/A) with 1GB RAM and 80GB HDD. Naturally, it runs as fast as an asthmatic snail hurtling through peanut butter and I'd like to upgrade.

Q1. The specs say that I can only upgrade to 2 x 1GB RAM. Can I go more than this or am I limited to 2GB total?

Q2. What is the upper limit for an HDD upgrade for this Mac? I am aiming for 500GB and assume that a standard 2.5" SATA should suffice? Also, is 7,200rpm an option to eke out a bit more speed?

Q3. Is SuperDuper the best way of transferring everything from the 80GB to the new disk. Does this copy the O/S as well or do I need to re-install OSX?

Thanks in anticipation.

 

[GGJstudios]

Q1. The specs say that I can only upgrade to 2 x 1GB RAM. Can I go more than this or am I limited to 2GB total?

You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model.
  (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

Q2. What is the upper limit for an HDD upgrade for this Mac? I am aiming for 500GB and assume that a standard 2.5" SATA should suffice? Also, is 7,200rpm an option to eke out a bit more speed?

There is no limit on capacity. Any 2.5" drive will work, either HDD (any speed) or SSD.

Q3. Is SuperDuper the best way of transferring everything from the 80GB to the new disk. Does this copy the O/S as well or do I need to re-install OSX?

I prefer Carbon Copy Cloner to make a bootable clone of your drive on the new one, then simply swap the drives.

 

[Gavynb]

Thanks for the prompt response. Wallet at the ready .. cheers