Upgrading hd and memory on MacBook

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Have been thinking about getting Logic and realised that my 80gb drive may not be enough for everything, considering I now only have about 45gb free. Am also thinking about doubling the 1gb of memory to 2gb as Logic may need it.

Can I get any laptop drive or does it have to be a specific model and is it a simple procedure of taking out the old and putting the new one in and then using the Mac OS X discs?

I'm aware that OcUK is offering memory at brilliant prices so may take up this offer - is this also a simple change? Which type of memory will be required?
 
It's simple, open a door, slide in new RAM, then simply undo a few screws and pop in the new hard drive.

For a complete guide try here (the iFixit site is king for these things).

Also, try looking at this if you'd rather a video of a step-by-step (youtube video)

You're going to need a 2.5" SATA, doesn't matter which brand.. but it has to be a laptop drive :)
 
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You seem to have bailed me out a few times - thanks for the help :)

Can it be any of the RAM on sale that OcUK offers for Mac? (From the link in the Sticky in Mac Hardware)
 
Maccy said:
You seem to have bailed me out a few times - thanks for the help :)

Can it be any of the RAM on sale that OcUK offers for Mac? (From the link in the Sticky in Mac Hardware)
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Basically, I've narrowed it down to the 2 sets you're likely to want (both compatible)


2GB (2x1GB)

4GB (2x2GB)


Don't worry about the help, that's what I'm here for ;)
 
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Actually..

If your MacBook has a single 1GB DIMM already installed you could just get another 1GB stick.. you can check if you go to "Apple>About this Mac>More info" and look under the memory section.

Could save you that little extra...
 
2x512mb sadly - had checked that otherwise I would just get another 1gb stick.

I doubt I could get much for it if I sold it also.

Also, with regards to the hd is it a sata 2.5" or an ide 2.5"?
 
SATA.

It slides in and replaces the old one.. you can't get any simpler :)
 
Brilliant - think I'll go for the 160gb Fujitsu one that's rated 5 stars from other reviews and the 2gb kit you linked me to :)

Birthday on wednesday so hopefully get enough money then!

Thanks for all the help mate - I'll donate you a beer via PayPal lol.
 
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Brilliant - think I'll go for the 160gb Fujitsu one that's rated 5 stars from other reviews and the 2gb kit you linked me to :)

Birthday on wednesday so hopefully get enough money then!

Thanks for all the help mate - I'll donate you a beer via PayPal lol.
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It is trivial in a MacBook. You will need a specific torx driver for the HDD replacement, but everything else just a small phillips head screw driver.

Keep your old ram and HDD, should you need to return your MacBook for repairs. Apple can be particular about the original components.

The ram is worthless anyway, and you can get a USB/eSATA caddy for the 80 gig HDD to keep it useful
 
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