Have to carefully angle the top case toward the front so it fits closely before laying the back down. You should not have to apply much pressure at all. Take a close look at the lid lip and the base and see how it should fit in.
Best of luck,
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Have to carefully angle the top case toward the front so it fits closely before laying the back down. You should not have to apply much pressure at all. Take a close look at the lid lip and the base and see how it should fit in.
Best of luck,
I upgraded mine last weekend and have the same issue with the small gap above the superdrive. It seemed like there was some kind of adhesive used but maybe I'll have to take it apart again and see if I can fit it in again like panzer06 said.
Overall, it was easy to do. I used Time Machine to restore and found that I had to do a bit of clean-up after the restore. Plus, the restore didn't restore everything (my iTunes music, licensing for programs, and some files). It was weird, the restore got to about 30% and then said it was complete.
Overall, it was easy to do. I used Time Machine to restore and found that I had to do a bit of clean-up after the restore. Plus, the restore didn't restore everything (my iTunes music, licensing for programs, and some files). It was weird, the restore got to about 30% and then said it was complete.
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In the Atlanta area Onyx Consulting charges $80/hr. They take a couple of days but do very good work.
Glad to gear it. Did you get that Windows partition setup ok?
Cheers,
I'm sort of stuck between
Seagate Momentus 7200.3 (ST9320421AS 320 GB)
and
Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB (WD3200BEKT)
for my SR MBP.
They don't seem to be all that different performance-wise, exchanging the lead in different comparisons ( http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2...,693.html?prod[2040]=on&prod[2039]=on ), yet the Seagate-drive seems to be a bit more power-efficient. Any thoughts on your side?
Both also offer another version of their drives with a free-fall sensor (G.Force for Seagate, BJKT for the WD). Since the MBP already provides such sensors, these won't be necessary, will they? Or is there limited compatibility so I should get a drive with such sensor?
Thanks for your insights!
Seagate Momentus 7200.3 (ST9320421AS 320 GB)
and
Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB (WD3200BEKT)
for my SR MBP.
They don't seem to be all that different performance-wise, exchanging the lead in different comparisons ( http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2...,693.html?prod[2040]=on&prod[2039]=on ), yet the Seagate-drive seems to be a bit more power-efficient. Any thoughts on your side?
Both also offer another version of their drives with a free-fall sensor (G.Force for Seagate, BJKT for the WD). Since the MBP already provides such sensors, these won't be necessary, will they? Or is there limited compatibility so I should get a drive with such sensor?
Thanks for your insights!
Tekserve charges nothing for installation if you buy the drive from them and they don't exactly rip people off either. They will charge $190/hr labor if you don't buy the drive from them.
So i have an Update:
Now one thing I have noticed about this drive is that it is a little louder than the old 7200 seagate that came with the MBP. I can also feel the vibrations of the drive rather well. This kinda does not make me happy. But i guess i will have to get used to it. as having more space is better. Have others noticed this about there updated drive? I mean the only thing diff with this new drive and the old one is the capacity.
Now one thing I have noticed about this drive is that it is a little louder than the old 7200 seagate that came with the MBP. I can also feel the vibrations of the drive rather well. This kinda does not make me happy. But i guess i will have to get used to it. as having more space is better. Have others noticed this about there updated drive? I mean the only thing diff with this new drive and the old one is the capacity.
Why yes I did and it worked well. I actually did what you said and it was then that it made sense.
my 7200rpm 320gb hitachi was way louder and vibrated way more than my 160gb 7200rpm seagate. i recently sent in the hitachi to get it replaced, and ordered the same seagate you got hoping it would be better...
I'm using a WD Scorpio Black 320GB 7200rpm drive that replaced the stock 160GB 5400rpm drive and I think it's a bit louder.
Doesn't really bother me to much though cause I have all this space now and am loving it!
The gap above my superdrive bothers me a little more...
Scorpio install and upgrade goes flawlessly
I just upgraded my MBP SR from the factory installed Seagate Momentus 7200.2 160GB 7200RPM drive to the 320GB 7200RPM Western Digital Scorpio Black.
It was a huge success. This drive is MUCH faster and MUCH quieter than my original internal HD.
I used SuperDuper to copy my system drive image to my new Scorpio HD (BestBuy, $199.99) from a an exact clone of the image on external fireware Lacie Rugged drive (SuperDuper is the software I used to create bootable backup "clone" drives).
I did NOT remove the keyboard (just used a plastic putty knife to prop it open). I DID have to gently lift (right side) and slide the old HD to the right to extricate it; there is info on web about this.
Also afterward I implemented my normal "offsite backup routine" by backing up to previously purchased 2 Lacie Ruggeds 320GB (apprx. $159 each at Amazon) using SuperDuper to back up to them, and then let Spotlight index them.
The data restore to new HD from external 800 Fireware Lacie Rugged drive using SuperDuper took about 2 hours. This is with latest Leopard and my MBP purchased Sept 2007. Backing up to the brand new external Lacie Rugged 320GB drives took about same amount of time (2 hours each, maybe slightly less).
Spotlight indexing took about 1/2 hour per each new drive (image) (with approximately 140 GB of data).
System tends to run hot and the kernel process (#0) uses a lot of memory (almost 2GB) when Spotlight is indexing (but I did have 4 external drives hooked up). I use a USB fan aimed at the bar between the function keys and the hinge, and also smcFanControl to boost internal fans to 4000rpm. smcFanControl doesn't "let go" of the fan control very easily--you have to reboot twice after you're done using it.
All in all, though the additional work (including a lot of testing, which I left out of the above description) took about 10 hours, the basic install procedure and reinstall of all data (entire system disk image) took about 3 hours and was pretty much flawless. I did use a special grounding device (attached to my wrist, other end to grounding wire on a stereo) which I kept on the whole time.
Heh-heh...been doing this stuff WAY too long (I think my first HD install was 1990).
I just upgraded my MBP SR from the factory installed Seagate Momentus 7200.2 160GB 7200RPM drive to the 320GB 7200RPM Western Digital Scorpio Black.
It was a huge success. This drive is MUCH faster and MUCH quieter than my original internal HD.
I used SuperDuper to copy my system drive image to my new Scorpio HD (BestBuy, $199.99) from a an exact clone of the image on external fireware Lacie Rugged drive (SuperDuper is the software I used to create bootable backup "clone" drives).
I did NOT remove the keyboard (just used a plastic putty knife to prop it open). I DID have to gently lift (right side) and slide the old HD to the right to extricate it; there is info on web about this.
Also afterward I implemented my normal "offsite backup routine" by backing up to previously purchased 2 Lacie Ruggeds 320GB (apprx. $159 each at Amazon) using SuperDuper to back up to them, and then let Spotlight index them.
The data restore to new HD from external 800 Fireware Lacie Rugged drive using SuperDuper took about 2 hours. This is with latest Leopard and my MBP purchased Sept 2007. Backing up to the brand new external Lacie Rugged 320GB drives took about same amount of time (2 hours each, maybe slightly less).
Spotlight indexing took about 1/2 hour per each new drive (image) (with approximately 140 GB of data).
System tends to run hot and the kernel process (#0) uses a lot of memory (almost 2GB) when Spotlight is indexing (but I did have 4 external drives hooked up). I use a USB fan aimed at the bar between the function keys and the hinge, and also smcFanControl to boost internal fans to 4000rpm. smcFanControl doesn't "let go" of the fan control very easily--you have to reboot twice after you're done using it.
All in all, though the additional work (including a lot of testing, which I left out of the above description) took about 10 hours, the basic install procedure and reinstall of all data (entire system disk image) took about 3 hours and was pretty much flawless. I did use a special grounding device (attached to my wrist, other end to grounding wire on a stereo) which I kept on the whole time.
Heh-heh...been doing this stuff WAY too long (I think my first HD install was 1990).
I just bought all the required tools from ifixit for 12 dollars with a $5 off coupon. Bought the 7200 WD black 320gb for $100 shipped online brand new.
The only thing I'm worried about is the keyboard > logic board clip. People said to be very careful with it......does it pop out easily and back in easily?
Btw- I bought the drive from wiredzone.com, why would you pay retail from BB in this modern age?
The only thing I'm worried about is the keyboard > logic board clip. People said to be very careful with it......does it pop out easily and back in easily?
Btw- I bought the drive from wiredzone.com, why would you pay retail from BB in this modern age?
Nemo, yes the cable is totally fine to pop off and on...its not difficult to do don't worry about it. $100 for the HDD is a great deal!
Nemo,
So far it looks as if your decisions are well made! ifixit has brought me through all my upgrades as well take your time do it in a well lit area. Personally I used an old REI microfiber towel to do it on so nothing was damaged, watch out for ESD and always use the spudger.
So far it looks as if your decisions are well made! ifixit has brought me through all my upgrades as well take your time do it in a well lit area. Personally I used an old REI microfiber towel to do it on so nothing was damaged, watch out for ESD and always use the spudger.
I took mine apart again today to try and get a better fit over the superdrive. This time, I did hear it click in but there's still a small gap. Any advice? I was trying to lay it in at an angle but that didn't seem to do anything. Once on, I pressed down to get the clicks. Tried pressing above the superdrive but because of the opening slot, it's not really working.
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I know what the problem is...however I don't know if it is in our best interest (I say our because I have the same issue) to pursue a the fix. If you look at where you lay the keyboard in right above the superdrive, there is a metal/mesh/cloth-type bumper. This is not able to full depress causing the gap. It looks to be easily removable, I'm not sure that'd be a good idea though...it's there for something. Im thinking its so the keyboard doesnt hit or rest on the superdrive...I dont know. But I'm positive if you take that out/off the gap won't be there.
Dude, push down in the affected area's the same thing happened to me someone gave me the same advice just be gentle. lol
cheers
That doesnt work. Mine came like this from the factory. When I upgraded my HDD I noticed the culprit.
The whole "gap above the super drive" problem is pretty well documented. Take your phillips 00 screwdriver that you have been using to pull apart your MBP, and put just an edge inside the Superdrive. Pull up against the lip at the opening GENTLY, while pushing down gently as well. Work your way from left to right doing this and you oughta hear a couple clicks as it re-seats itself. Worked like a charm for me, and many other people that had this problem.
The whole "gap above the super drive" problem is pretty well documented. Take your phillips 00 screwdriver that you have been using to pull apart your MBP, and put just an edge inside the Superdrive. Pull up against the lip at the opening GENTLY, while pushing down gently as well. Work your way from left to right doing this and you oughta hear a couple clicks as it re-seats itself. Worked like a charm for me, and many other people that had this problem.
That was so easy, I feel like a complete goober now. Thanks for the tip...worked perfectly.
The whole "gap above the super drive" problem is pretty well documented. Take your phillips 00 screwdriver that you have been using to pull apart your MBP, and put just an edge inside the Superdrive. Pull up against the lip at the opening GENTLY, while pushing down gently as well. Work your way from left to right doing this and you oughta hear a couple clicks as it re-seats itself. Worked like a charm for me, and many other people that had this problem.
Lol......wow that was easy
Fujitsu MHZ2320BJ trumps both of those on performance and power consumption.
Put a 320gb Fujitsu-Siemens MHZ2320BJ 7200rpm into my MBP a couple of days ago and genuinely notice a difference in performance. It makes slightly more noise than my old 120gb 5400rpm job and gets a little less battery life, but it's worth it!