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    Will the 500GB hdd fit in my MBP?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by fd393, Oct 23, 2008.

  1. fd393

    fd393 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ***. i cant post the link. lame.

    its the SAMSUNG Spinpoint M6 HM500LI 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Notebook Hard Drive - OEM

    from newegg @ $149

    2.5" form factor and "9.5mm Z height"

    Have a 2.16 c2d MBP ati x1600@128mb

    will that hdd work in this mbp??? 500gb!! i need it! :D :D
     
    fd393, Oct 23, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I don't see why not, though I've not done it myself. I believe the hard drive is considered not user replaceable on the MBP if you care.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 23, 2008
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  3. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    Get the WD5000BEVT. It's much better than the Samsung. Lower power consumption and higher performance because it has two 250GB platters, while the Samsung has three platters.
     
    Phil, Oct 23, 2008
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