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    Uni MBP HDD to PS3?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by mikespit1, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. mikespit1

    mikespit1 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I'm going to pick up a bigger HDD pretty soon for my rev A Unibody MBP. Would I be able to use the old 250 GB 5400 drive in the PS3? Seems like a worthwhile upgrade. I'm guess since they are aboth SATA it should work, right?
     
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  2. AppleUsr

    AppleUsr Notebook Deity

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    the original unibody hard drive has 4 nibs that stick out the side that i think are not removable. its some kind of custom drive. you will see what i mean when you change it. it just helps hold the original drive in better. it does not effect your upgrade though. the nibs are not needed.

    ive never changed a drive in the ps 3 so the nibs may not matter. but i think its important enough to point out anyway.
     
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  3. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it should work flawlessly as they both use sata connectors.
    The "nibs" removable with a torx t6 screwdriver.
     
    Luke1708, Jul 17, 2009
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  4. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    If the PS3 uses 2.5" drives it should be fine. The hard drive screws come out.
     
    Seshan, Jul 17, 2009
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    Yes...works...enjoy.
     
    applebook, Jul 17, 2009
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