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Replacement parts for MBP 13"

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sunnydayzrback

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Hi,

I am new to the mac community. I just ordered a new MBP 13" , stock model. I saw some threads on the site where users suggested that I upgrade the RAM and HD by myself and save a few bucks.

I found this deal for RAM and am struck on what HD should I buy as a replacement. I am looking for a 500GB hard drive.

Is there any better deal for RAM than the one I have mentioned? Also do I need any tools other than the Torx t6 and Philips #00 screwdriver ?

Thanks in advance,
Pogo.
 
For RAM prices, check http://www.dealram.com. Crucial is great quality RAM, you can't go wrong.

NewEgg is a great place to buy. Here's a tip to save a bit more - sign up for Ebates, it is free, you get $5 posted to your account, and then click on the NewEgg store link and you'll get a rebate posted to your Ebates account when you buy there. I use Ebates as a portal for most of my online shopping, including eBay, and it is amazing how fast the rebates stack up.
 
mls64 said:
For RAM prices, check http://www.dealram.com. Crucial is great quality RAM, you can't go wrong.

NewEgg is a great place to buy. Here's a tip to save a bit more - sign up for Ebates, it is free, you get $5 posted to your account, and then click on the NewEgg store link and you'll get a rebate posted to your Ebates account when you buy there. I use Ebates as a portal for most of my online shopping, including eBay, and it is amazing how fast the rebates stack up.
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Hi,

Thank you for the details. I signed up for an Ebate account and will buy through them. Does any one know what hard disk I should get as replacement?

Regards,
Pogo
 
sunnydayzrback said:
Hi,

Thank you for the details. I signed up for an Ebate account and will buy through them. Does any one know what hard disk I should get as replacement?

Regards,
Pogo
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You may want to do a search on what hard drive to buy; there's tons of threads on this subject. That being said, the three to choose from would be the 500 gig 5400 rpm western digital scorpio blue, 320 gig 7200 rpm wd scorpio black and 500 gig 7200 rpm seagate 7200.4.
 
I've had both the WD and the Hitachi 500 gigs from New Egg (in both MacBooks and Mac Minis) and the only comment I would have is that the fan came on a lot more, in my MacBook, when I had the WD in it - I'm buying only Hitachi's now and have a Hitachi 500 gig in my MB, my MM and my PS3
 
Noonzio said:
I've had both the WD and the Hitachi 500 gigs from New Egg (in both MacBooks and Mac Minis) and the only comment I would have is that the fan came on a lot more, in my MacBook, when I had the WD in it - I'm buying only Hitachi's now and have a Hitachi 500 gig in my MB, my MM and my PS3
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Thats what I found out during my research as well. I have decided to go with this. But now, I am undecided where to get these supplies from. One world Computing offers lifetime replacement for my Ram and costs $10 more. Should I buy from OWC or Newegg ?

Thanks guys!!
 
I wouldn't worry about getting lifetime warrenties for RAM. Newegg always has great deals, great customer service, and they ship fast. You cAn't go wrong with them.
 
RedWings said:
I wouldn't worry about getting lifetime warrenties for RAM. Newegg always has great deals, great customer service, and they ship fast. You cAn't go wrong with them.
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Hi all,

So I have decided on these two .

HD
RAM

unless you guys have something better to suggest. cost comes to around $180

Thankyou guys!
 
seem like good choices to me. I went with 5400 rpm when upgrading my MBP and dont regret it for a second.
 
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