New Hard Drive for my MBP

[BrianStoiber]

I am looking at a 500GB hard drive for my MacBook pro and I wanted to check to make sure this will work/fit in the drive enclosure.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?edc=1436451&enkwrd=ALLPROD:travelstar+5k500

It is a 2.5" but since this will be my first time replacing a Mac hard drive, I am a little wary about it. I have replaced tons on PC's but is there anything I need to look out for? I am contemplating just taking the hard drive to an Apple Store and having them replace it for me. That way, I don't void the warranty because it is not assessable unless you take the entire top piece off (the keyboard).

What do you guys think? You have never steered me wrong before.

 

[clyde2801]

Assuming it is a 2.5mm sata drive, and you've got a late 08 pro, you can do it yourself (assuming you've got a decent precision screwdriver set and a torx set) in less than five minutes. If you're not nearsighted and clumsy like I am, probably even less.

I opted for the Western Digital scorpio black 320 gig 7200 rpm drive. But you can't argue with 180 gigs more storage.

Good luck!

 

[BrianStoiber]

I bought it back in February so...no easy access like the new ones have.

It is 2.5" and below are what they give for Dimensions and weight.
Dimensions & Weight
Depth 3.9 in
Height 0.5 in
Weight 5.2 oz
Width 2.8 in

When I bought mine, a 230GB was the largest drive available. And when you are editing video that is hi-def, that is used up really quickly and pulling it off of an external hard drive is not fast enough.