Just an update and a last, lingering question.
I did, as suggested, reload my VM from scratch on parallels (in a non bootcamp configuration) and have to agree it does make a noticeable difference in speed.
However, my wife apparently decided that the SSD I was fussing over so much would make a good XMAS gift and she has dropped hints that there will be a 256GB Crucial M4 SSD under the tree on Sunday morning.
So, here's my question... I already have all of the parts I need for the drive replacement (suction cups, spudger, torx bits, etc) but I'm wondering what I would use to jumper the pins on the motherboard to prevent the fans from turning up?
Is it just a standard jumper such as one I would use on a hard drive to short pins or is it something unusual?
Thanks!
P.S. - I also got 16GB of RAM for $70 so this upgrade should be a real blast.
I did, as suggested, reload my VM from scratch on parallels (in a non bootcamp configuration) and have to agree it does make a noticeable difference in speed.
However, my wife apparently decided that the SSD I was fussing over so much would make a good XMAS gift and she has dropped hints that there will be a 256GB Crucial M4 SSD under the tree on Sunday morning.
So, here's my question... I already have all of the parts I need for the drive replacement (suction cups, spudger, torx bits, etc) but I'm wondering what I would use to jumper the pins on the motherboard to prevent the fans from turning up?
Is it just a standard jumper such as one I would use on a hard drive to short pins or is it something unusual?
Thanks!
P.S. - I also got 16GB of RAM for $70 so this upgrade should be a real blast.
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