This Hard Drive work in MacBook Pro 8,1?

[newtoiphonesdk]

I am looking at upgrading to a 1 TB Hard Drive for my MBP. The model identifier is: MacBook Pro 8,1

Would this hard drive be compatible?

Model

Brand
Western Digital

Series
Scorpio Blue

Model
WD10TPVT

Packaging
Bare Drive

Performance

Interface
SATA 3.0Gb/s

Capacity
1TB

Cache
8MB

Average Latency
5.7ms

RPM
5200 RPM

Physical Spec

Form Factor
2.5"

Height (maximum)
12.5mm

Width (maximum)
69.85mm

Length (maximum)
100.2mm

Features

Features
Massive capacity

Quiet

Reliable and rugged

Fast and efficient

Tested for compatibility

Advanced Format Technology

12.5 mm height
*1 TB models are 12.5 mm high and may not be compatible with all notebook systems. Consult system specifications for maximum allowable drive height before attempting to install.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Yes, as you have a Unibody MacBook Pro, which can accept 12.5 mm high 2.5" S-ATA HDDs.

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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How to format a new HDD to install Mac OS X onto (or make a bootable copy onto)​

 

[newtoiphonesdk]

Yes, as you have a Unibody MacBook Pro, which can accept 12.5 mm high 2.5" S-ATA HDDs.

Thanks. What's the dimensions of the stock hard drive that came with my MBP? I'm thinking of giving it to my friend who has an older 2006 MacBook model.

It is TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF model

would that fit in older mb?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Thanks. What's the dimensions of the stock hard drive that came with my MBP? I'm thinking of giving it to my friend who has an older 2006 MacBook model.

It is TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF model

would that fit in older mb?

As noted in the HDD guide, that MacBook will accept any 2.5" S-ATA HDD with a maximum height of 9.5 mm. According to a quick search, your old HDD is 0,4" high, which translates to 10.16 mm according to the Dashboard converter widget, but another search result says the height is 9.5 mm.
In my experience with past HDD hardware of that capacity it will be 9.5 mm high and therefore will fit into the 2006 MacBook.

 

[shortcut3d]

I would also recommend going with the 9.5mm version of the 1TB Western Digital Scorpio Blue because it's considerably faster than the 12.5mm variant.

 

[yusukeaoki]

It would work fine in the 8,1