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New Hard Drive for MacBook

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SolarCanoe

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Oct 30, 2008
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Hi there, I wrecked the HD in my MacBook and its time for me to learn about replacing it. I think I can figure out the installation process but i need a few more details. What kind of hard drive do I need? (brandwise, obviously an internal one) But what one fits in the Macbook? Are there different dimensions etc? Also what would everyone recommend as far as a reliable one? Thanks!

Nigel
 
nigelly said:
Hi there, I wrecked the HD in my MacBook and its time for me to learn about replacing it. I think I can figure out the installation process but i need a few more details. What kind of hard drive do I need? (brandwise, obviously an internal one) But what one fits in the Macbook? Are there different dimensions etc? Also what would everyone recommend as far as a reliable one? Thanks!

Nigel
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what model? what generation?
Generally you need a 2.5" SATA hard drive. 5400RPM is recommended to maintain you battery life and keep the heat and noise to a minimum. If performance is #1, and you don't care about battery, heat and noise, go with 7200RPM.
Post more details of your MB and we can talk more.
 
dtx said:
what model? what generation?
Generally you need a 2.5" SATA hard drive. 5400RPM is recommended to maintain you battery life and keep the heat and noise to a minimum. If performance is #1, and you don't care about battery, heat and noise, go with 7200RPM.
Post more details of your MB and we can talk more.
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I'm not sure on the model, its a white macbook from mid 2007, 1 gb ram with a 2.16 ghz processor i think
 
Metatron said:
Funny...I looked at his link before you posted and thought...WOW, HDs sure are cheap these days.

I have to agree, newegg usually has the best prices.
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haha yea, here is a link for the 250 gig hdds

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010150380 1309729183&name=250GB

for the price you linked to op, you could get a 320 at 7200 rpm for cheaper or at the same price a 500 5400 rpm drive

heck this is a 250 gig drive with same specs for only 60 bucks

here are 500 gig drives with free shipping as well
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010150380 1309740009&name=500GB
also, you wont have to pay sales tax either fyi
 
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