Add in the fact that the new macbook pro is thinner and lighterto the tune of more than 2 poundsand it seems pretty clear that the retina display. How to replace your macbook pros hard drive with an ssd. Next, launch superduper, and set it to clone your macs hard drive to the ssd. After du loads select your new internal drive mfgr. Use this guide to install a new hard drive in your macbook pro 17 unibody for more storage space. Select disk utility from the main menu and click on the continue button. In this howto video, you will learn how to install a hard drive into a 17 macbook pro. Rgr videos are strictly non profit and for educational purposes only.
If youre not sure you have the technical chops to do it right, you should consider asking a more qualified friend to help, or even going to the professionals. Replace the large hard drive bracket in a macbook pro 17 unibody. I popped the bottom case, discharged any static, undid the screws on the drive bracket, pulled the old drive and installed the new drive. If desired, peel off the plastic pull tab and transfer it to your new hard drive. Why im buying a 2015 macbook pro instead of a new one. The mac pro is designed to have its hard drive replaced easily, while an imac requires you to remove the entire screen. Put old macbook hard drive in new macbook apple community. Macbook pro does not recognize brand new internal hard. Replace the hard drive in your macbook pro 17 model a1151, a1212, a1229. Step by step instructions on how to replace a 17 macbook pro internal hard drive. Gtechnology 12tb graid with thunderbolt 3 hard drive storage system.
Most of the companys laptop line switched to a thinner, lighter, aluminum design in october 2008. The first 1 tb hard drive i received from this company wouldnt format with my 2010 macbook pro, so i exchanged it for a new one quite easily and i was pleased. Macbook pro 17 unibody hard drive bracket replacement. The faster spinning drive in our 17inch macbook pro helped our test system post a speedmark score of 249, 18 points higher than the new 15inch 2. If you have an old macbook pro with one foot in the grave, the single best thing you can do to breathe new life into it is replace its traditional spinning hard drive with a solidstate drive. Macbook pro 17 unibody hard drive replacement ifixit repair. Caldigit 2tb tuff usbc hard drive a solid choice for mobile macbook pro users. Upgrading the hard drive in the 17inch unibody macbook pro. Macbook pro 17 models a1151 a1212 a1229 and a1261 hard drive. This video demonstrates how to install a hard drive in a 15 macbook pro.
How to restore os x macbook pro in new hard drive youtube. Brand new hitachi 500gb hard drive for apple macbook pro 15 17. Gtechnology 12tb graid with thunderbolt 3 hard drive storage system next gallery image. Youll need to transfer these screws and bumpers to your new hard drive if. Make sure you use the proper antistatic precautions before going on with this procedure. How to install a hard drive into the macbook pro 17inch owc.
Comparing apples 2019 16inch macbook pro versus the 17. Figured it out last night in the middle of the night if i could boot up with the drive from the newest mbp, that had lion on it but it would not let me use the previous owners copy, in my name i simply booted it up using the hard drive signed onto itunes and downloaded mountain. The new 17inch macbook pros battery life was right in line with a 2. If you gave it a new name in disk utility, itll show up as such.
How to replace a hard drive in a 15 macbook pro youtube. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory, an owc data doubler, hard drive, and a battery in the apple macbook pro 17inch early 2011 unibody. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Remove the four t6 torx screws around the outer edge of the hard drive. Godshark replacement hdd hard disk drive screws macbook pro 15 17 a1278 a1286 a1297 20092012, 4pcs t6 torx repair replacement notebook laptop pc computer ssd mount 5. I had upgraded to a 500gig hard drive on the original macbook, and id. Macbook pro early 2006 hard drive upgrade august 2009. Macbook pro 17 unibody hard drive replacement crucial. A brief video on replacing a hard drive and ram in a 17 macbook pro. Shop for apple macbook pro mb604lla 17inch laptop at best buy. I believe if you fully wipe off you hard drive, you should be able to do same thing. Pro unibody 15 17 a42 a1278 a1286 a1297 hard drive. The new 17inch apple macbook pro arrived a little late to the unibody makeover party at apple. How to upgrade macbook pro hard drive unibody, 20092012.
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