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* Depending on your performance and capacity needs, choose a new drive of the same interface type - Serial ATA. * Depending on your performance and capacity needs, choose a new drive of the same interface type - Serial ATA.
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 +==References==
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 +* [http://lifehacker.com/software/step-by-step/mirror-your-mac-on-a-bootable-external-drive-300384.php Step by Step
 +Mirror Your Mac on a Bootable External Drive]
 +* [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/ Fixit Guide - DIY PowerBook, MacBook and iBook Repair and Disassembly]
 +** [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/MacBook-Pro-17-Inch-Core-Duo/Hard-Drive-Replacement/87/8/ MacBook Pro 7" Core Duo - Installing Hard Drive Replacement]
--[[User:AndrewPlumb|AndrewPlumb]] 14:52, 4 December 2007 (PST) --[[User:AndrewPlumb|AndrewPlumb]] 14:52, 4 December 2007 (PST)

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Contents

Upgrading a MacBook Pro's Hard Drive

Outline for Upgrading a MacBook Pro Hard Drive.

Preparation

Measure twice; cut once.

Get Current System Specifications

  • Which make/model of hard-drive is currently in your system?
    • Apple - About This Mac - More Info
    • Hardware - Serial ATA
      • Look up the model at the manufacturers web site.
        • What are the physical dimensions? Don't want a replacement drive that's too thick.
        • What are the interface specs?
  • Depending on your performance and capacity needs, choose a new drive of the same interface type - Serial ATA.

References

Mirror Your Mac on a Bootable External Drive]

--AndrewPlumb 14:52, 4 December 2007 (PST)

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