Replacing macbook pro HD (mid 2009 version)

[Okysho]

Due to a hard drive issue that I can't explain (I honestly can't tell you why because I don't know) I need to replace my 13" mid 2009 macbook pro internal HD. Internet searches come up with nothing, so I need to ask. Do I have to buy a new HD straight from apple? or will any regular laptop HD fit (size wise, I know the SATA cable is standardized) into a macbook pro?

I appreciate and responses

Thanks

~Oky

 

[Ledgem]

Due to a hard drive issue that I can't explain (I honestly can't tell you why because I don't know) I need to replace my 13" mid 2009 macbook pro internal HD. Internet searches come up with nothing, so I need to ask. Do I have to buy a new HD straight from apple? or will any regular laptop HD fit (size wise, I know the SATA cable is standardized) into a macbook pro?

I appreciate and responses

Thanks

~Oky

Any drive will be fine, it doesn't need to be a drive from Apple.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Any 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD with a maximum height of 12.5 mm will fit:

MacBook, MacBook Pro: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive, transferring data to the new HDD

the guide includes:

• 0. Identify your MacBook or MacBook Pro
• 1. Getting a new HDD
• 2. Guides to replace the internal HDD with a newer one
• 3. Transferring data from the old HDD to the new HDD
• 4. Using the optical disk drive (ODD) slot for placing an SSD or HDD inside the MB/P (OPTIBAY)

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Upgrading RAM in MacBooks and MacBook Pros​

 

[Okysho]

Sorry if this seems like a newbie question. I'm new to replacing mac HDs (windows machines I could smash with a hammer and still get to work. lol) and its tough for me to get my hands on parts.

If I got a drive like this http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=15_1086_215_217&item_id=024479 it would fit and run?

 

[Ledgem]

Sorry if this seems like a newbie question. I'm new to replacing mac HDs (windows machines I could smash with a hammer and still get to work. lol) and its tough for me to get my hands on parts.

If I got a drive like this http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=15_1086_215_217&item_id=024479 it would fit and run?

Yes. As long as the drive is of the 2.5" form factor (as opposed to 3.5") and no thicker than 12.5mm (which usually isn't an issue), and as long as the drive uses standard SATA connectors, it will be compatible with your computer.