MacBook 2.2 SR & hard drive

[deniser]

Hello,

I am thinking of upgrading the hard drive. What is the maximum size the MacBook will take, and also if I got a 7200rpm would this be ok in it.

Thanks

 

[Neil321]

The largest drive available at present is the WD scorpio 320GB
(might be other makes available at 320GB)This is a 5400 drive
unless you use final cut/rendering id stick with the 5400

 

[deniser]

Will the MacBook recognise the 320gb drive. I don't want to waste my money if it will only see 250gb

Thanks

 

[Neil321]

Search for a large thread on these forums .............WD 320
im 99.9% certain it will work,let us know

Found link

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/384424/

I think your reading what it says on the apple site 250 is this max you can buy
from them not what will work

 

[computergeek]

it will work i have 320 in mine

 

[Csmitte]

it will work i have 320 in mine

Also did it WD drive works great!

 

[squeeks]

Will the MacBook recognise the 320gb drive. I don't want to waste my money if it will only see 250gb

Thanks

why would it not? this isnt windows 95...

 

[Eidorian]

why would it not? this isnt windows 95...

FAT32 love in OSR2

48-bit LBA might be a larger concern nowadays.

 

[deniser]

Many thanks for all your replies. I did indeed find the long thread. I ordered the 2.2 white macbook yesterday along with an ACD. I did not upgrade anything as Apples prices are very expensive. I have ordered 4gb ram from Play.com (£55.98 and free postage). I will have a look around and get this drive for myself. I'm selling my Aluminium mac to put that towards it. I converted to Mac last year and have not looked back.

 

[deniser]

why would it not? this isnt windows 95...

I didn't know so I asked

 

[Neil321]

Dont worry about asking questions,as for the WD 320GB
it's a great drive the cheapest i found when i bought mine
was £119 inc postage

 

[deniser]

the cheapest i found when i bought mine
was £119 inc postage

Can you remember where please

 

[Neil321]

From these people

http://www.europc.co.uk/pages/ProductPage.aspx?PID=97658&CAWELAID=139762544