Replacing a Toshiba MK6034GSX hard drive

[rossmurphy]

Hi All,

I have a macbook thats a couple of years old now. I got the flashing question mark on startup and have just about exhausted my options. I'm looking to replace the hard drive, currently it's a:

Toshiba MK6034GSX 60gb (http://shopper.cnet.com/internal-hard-drives/toshiba-mk6034gsx-hard-drive/4014-9998_9-31876515.html)

Unfortunately I cannot find anywhere that will ship to Australia. Does anyone know if I can replace the HD with a newer model of the toshiba and if so, any suggestions for more widely available models?

Thanks in advance.

 

[miles01110]

You can replace the drive with any brand of 2.5" laptop drive.

 

[S1Mac]

Yes you can use any 2.5" drive, however I would recommend another Toshiba. I have had numerous issues with Western Digital drives randomly freezing, search for more information. If not a Toshiba then Seagate is a close second.

 

[Mutinygraphiks]

Yes you can use any 2.5" drive, however I would recommend another Toshiba. I have had numerous issues with Western Digital drives randomly freezing, search for more information. If not a Toshiba then Seagate is a close second.

I would actually say its the other way around, Seagate then toshiba, only because i have had my 500gb seagate for 2 years and it works flawless.

 

[miles01110]

No platter based hard drive is better than any other. Get the one with the best warranty.

 

[Mutinygraphiks]

No platter based hard drive is better than any other. Get the one with the best warranty.

my seagate has a lifetime warranty you need to order from OWC

 

[S1Mac]

No platter based hard drive is better than any other. Get the one with the best warranty.

That's so untrue!

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I would actually say its the other way around, Seagate then toshiba, only because i have had my 500gb seagate for 2 years and it works flawless.

It's personal preference I guess