SSD i7 15" macbook pro

[skasol]

Hi,

I have two questions, I currently have a 2007 model macbook pro. the one with dual core 2.5ghz and 4gb of ram. I noticed some models of macbook pro's can be upgraded to 8gb of ram. can I do this with my model. I seem to get a lot of the beach umbrella when I open up a few web browser windows.

second question, I want to possibly upgrade to a 15" macbook pro i7 and was wondering if I could just install my own SSD drive or would it be better to just buy it configured from apple. I want something in the 256gb range.

thank you.

 

[spinnerlys]

Maximum RAM in 2007 MBPs (there was no 2.5GHz model AFAIK) can be 6GB.

And yes, you can use your own SSD in the new MBPs.

 

[mattmikewitt]

Is it cheaper to install the SSD yourself rather than buying it pre-configured through Apple?

 

[spinnerlys]

Is it cheaper to install the SSD yourself rather than buying it pre-configured through Apple?

Yes.

The installation takes less than 10 minutes if you have the right tools handy and an aftermarket SSD is cheaper than what Apple has to offer and you can select the brand and model of SSD by going around Apple, an option Apple does not give you.

 

[kuwisdelu]

Is it cheaper to install the SSD yourself rather than buying it pre-configured through Apple?

Yes.

 

[mattmikewitt]

Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to do this?

 

[alust2013]

Maximum RAM in 2007 MBPs (there was no 2.5GHz model AFAIK) can be 6GB.

And yes, you can use your own SSD in the new MBPs.

Perhaps it was an early 08. But the limit is indeed 6GB

 

[spinnerlys]

Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to do this?

Apple, page 37
iFixIt

Perhaps it was an early 08. But the limit is indeed 6GB

Yes, there is a 2.5GHz MBP from early 2008, but as you already pointed out, it does also have a maximum RAM capacity of 6GB.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...ore-2-duo-2.5-15-early-2008-penryn-specs.html

 

[mattmikewitt]

Does the OS have to be reinstalled once you switch from an HDD to a SSD?

 

[spinnerlys]

Does the OS have to be reinstalled once you switch from an HDD to a SSD?

Yes.

Unless you use SuperDuper or CarbonCopyCloner to clone the internal HDD to the SSD (in an external enclosure for 2.5" S-ATA HDD/SSDs), thus copying the entire HDD to the SSD and making it bootable.

 

[armoredsaint]

Yes.

The installation takes less than 10 minutes if you have the right tools handy and an aftermarket SSD is cheaper than what Apple has to offer and you can select the brand and model of SSD by going around Apple, an option Apple does not give you.

i'm curious for the DYI like replacing the HDD or adding more RAM, what happens if you mess up your MBP in the process?

Will Applecare take care of you?

 

[spinnerlys]

i'm curious for the DYI like replacing the HDD or adding more RAM, what happens if you mess up your MBP in the process?

Will Applecare take care of you?

If you mess up anything during the installation, meaning break something besides the HDD, Apple Care does not cover any damage.
Apple Care does only cover manufacturing failures. not accidental damage.

But don't worry, it looks hard than it is, and unless you have two right hands and tow right feet, it shouldn't be a problem. I could do it, and I'm not very handy with tools sometimes. Don't even hand me a fishing rod.

 

[skasol]

Apple, page 37
iFixIt



Yes, there is a 2.5GHz MBP from early 2008, but as you already pointed out, it does also have a maximum RAM capacity of 6GB.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...ore-2-duo-2.5-15-early-2008-penryn-specs.html

Thank you all, still considering just getting a new mbp 15 i7 and getting my own ssd.