Where can I get a new hard drive for my intel imac? **** thing dumped, less than 3 years old.
This is my first mac and the **** hard drive crashed in only 2+ years and of course the waranty is expired. Can I replace the hard drive with any 3.5" replacement or do I need something special. And if I do where can I get it? I didn't see anything specifically for an intel imac at apple store. I don't want to pay apple to install it, already spent enough money on this disappointing purchase.
any 3.5" Sata drive will do. I recommend http://www.macsales.com/, or http://www.newegg.com/
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Where can I get a new hard drive for an LC II (80MB)
I have a complete Macintosh LC II that saw most of the family through University (and me retraining as a dentist). The hard drive is an IBM HDD 80MB 3.5" WDS-L80 - does anyone know anyone still selling these/ can I use a substitute. Would like to keep the Mac as a feature in my office/study.
Wow, i just went to buy.com and their homepage is so messy i couldn't even find the computer stuff.
So out of curiosity, i checked eBay and 80GB SCSI hard drives are grossly overpriced. $50 is a lot even if it's new, which most are not. You might make an offer on one that's "buy it now or best offer".
But here are two possibly better sources:
1. Check craigslist in your area for old used Macs. I suspect you can put in a SCSI hard drive up to at least 512 MB in size. (or do you want the "stock" hardware config..? )
2. You could check state surplus in your area for old used Macs, but they're likely recycling anything that old if it comes in. You might talk to their computer person and ask if he'll save any "vintage" Macs for you if any come in.
I have an LC 475 someplace. Pretty cool little computer. I might actually have an extra SCSI HD around too that i could part with. -
Where can i buy a new hard drive for my 2007 imac sata2 3.5 7200rpm 320GB/S
having a hard time finding an original or compatible hard drive for my mid 2007 imac 20 inch 2.4gh 7200 rpm 3.5 320GB sata2
As was recommended, OWC (and a huge variety of other places) have drives that will work for what you need. They may be larger and they may be sata 3 but those are backward compatible. See the following link: http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/?Ntk=Primary&N2=6905&Ns=P_Price%7c0&Ne=5000&N=6 905&Ntt=toshiba and call the phone number at the top or use the live chat at the top to verify.
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Are you recovering Lion or later Time Machine backup with a Lion or later machine?
If you are, then use this article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718
Other Time Machine restore options are here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
Note, if recovering from a PowerPC Mac (iMac G5, PowerMac, Mac Mini G4, iBook, Powerbook), this tip is important:
http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
Otherwise use the recommended restore option with whatever backup software you used initially. -
Where can I buy a larger hard drive for my late 2008, 15" macbook pro? From reviewing questions and answers on the support community it would appear that having Apple remove the old and install the new hard drive is recommended. But how/where?
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You can install the new hard disk yourself if you want to. You just need a 2'5" SATA II hard drive, which is compatible with your MacBook Pro. You can buy one at OWC > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/ You can filter hard drives by computer, so press a "Click to view all...", choose your computer in the sidebar and it will give you the compatible hard drives.
There are different brands for the MacBook Pro. The most recommended are HGST and Seagate, which have good reputation. A 7200 rpm hard drive will give you extra performance -
I had to get a new hard drive for my laptop. Need help?
I had to get a new hard drive for my laptop. Downloaded iTunes and now it says "this ipod it synced with another itunes library.Do you want to erase this ipod and sync with this itunes library." Will it erase everything on my touch?
It says so, so yea I guess....
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Need to buy new hard drive for my 17 iMac G5 pre-isight
I need to get a new hard drive for my imac g5. I went to staples and picked up a maxtor sata hd but the screws aren't in the correct place as the original HD. Does anyone know the exact HD that came with the computer and where I can purchase one?
Best,
KenI think I figured it out. The reason why the screws aren't in the right place is because the original HD that comes with the computer has an external housing around it. I think what I need to do is just take that housing off and put it on the new HD that I purchase.
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I have erased everything buit that didn't work, I have tried to reinstall from the apple disk so...I am thinking it is time for a new hard drive( I think, but not sure) where do I get one and if I sdo will it help the problem?
Thanks
sssail3 at aol dot comDid you try zeroing the Drve before installing?
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
3. Click the Erase tab.
4. Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the hard drive icon to display the names of your hard disk volumes and partitions.
5. Select your Mac OS X volume.
6. Highlight the drive, select Partition Tab, then Format type... MacOS Extended Journalled, select the Security Options button, choose Zero Out Data, Erase... after completion hopefully you'll be able to install.
Here's some new Hard Drives for PBs...
http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/Search.cfm?Ne=8050&Ntt=2.5+hard+drive&Ntk=Prima ry&Ns=P_Price|0&N=6885+4294967075
To see how it's replaced, go here and choose your PB and click on the Hard Drive link...
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/ -
I need to get a new hard drive for the g56..
the one thats in it has a error code 301 and i cant boot it. This is only 16 months old and its only been used about 10 times.
Hi:
Below are my recommendations...
You can get up to a 500 GB 2.5" SATA II notebook hard drive.
5,400 RPM if you want longer battery time between charges
7,200 RPM if you want more performance.
Below is the link to the service manual for your PC.
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02657369/c02657369.pdf
Hard drive removal and replacement procedures can be found in chapter 4. You can do it yourself.
Just save the old hard drive because you need to take some things off of it (caddy and screws), and transfer them to the new hard drive.
If you live in the USA or Canada, you can order notebook hard drives at reasonable prices from this vendor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007605%20600003459&IsNodeId=1&bop=And...
The 7,200 RPM drive I recommend is this performance one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136280
The 5,400 RPM one I recommend is this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136953
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Can i put a bigger hard drive in my intel imac?
Hi,
Is it possible to replace the internal hard drive in my 17" imac Intel core duo for a larger capacity drive?
I did this on the first gen G5 imac ok but i'm not sure about the intel model, i was thinking of a 250gb or something.
What type of drive would it be, 3.5" SATA?The following is quoted from Section 700.10.c of the Magnussen-Moss Warranty Act:
(c) No warrantor may condition the continued validity of a warranty on the use of only authorized repair service and/or authorized replacement parts for non-warranty service and maintenance. For example, provisions such as, “This warranty is void if service is performed by anyone other than an authorized ‘ABC’ dealer and all replacement parts must be genuine ‘ABC’ parts,” and the like, are prohibited where the service or parts are not covered by the warranty. These provisions violate the Act in two ways. First, they violate the section 102 (c) ban against tying arrangements. Second, such provisions are deceptive under section 110 of the Act, because a warrantor cannot, as a matter of law, avoid liability under a written warranty where a defect is unrelated to the use by a consumer of “unauthorized” articles or service. This does not preclude a warrantor from expressly excluding liability for defects or damage caused by such “unauthorized” articles or service; nor does it preclude the warrantor from denying liability where the warrantor can demonstrate that the defect or damage was so caused. -
Where can I get a new hard disk in the UK?
I have a Hitachi 80Gb internal hard disk (Hitachi HDS722580VLAT20) which TechTool tells me is failing. I can't afford to have a new one fitted, so I think I'm going to have to do it myself.
The trouble is that I can't find one anywhere. Apple don't seem to sell them and so far any search of the web has been fruitless. Anyone recommend a UK supplier for these?Have you tried to repair the disk using Apple's Disk Utility or whatever options TechTool offers?
More drastically; have you tried Zeroing All Data on the drive and re-installing the OS? This can cure many Hard Drive issues unless the drive really is on it's way out.
But to answer your question...The iMac G4 uses a bog standard 3.5" IDE/ATA hard drive so they are available from any computer shop. E.g. PC World if you prefer to walk in to a store on a retail park.
The term IDE /ATA/ATA100/ATA66 etc etc are all pretty much one and the same thing so don't worry about that. The only drives that won't work are the new Serial ATA (SATA) drives that are used in new Macs/PCs. You should buy a faster 7,200rpm drive with a cache of at least 8Mb.
I bought my 320Gb drive from dabs.com - I've bought, RAM, disk, media, printers and whole macs from them and have been very happy with the prices and service. If you wanted to shop around I like dealtime.co.uk.
The first iMac G4's i.e. pre June 02 may have trouble addressing hard disks greater than 128Gb. - So long as your machine is younger it should be okay.
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Can i get a bigger Hard drive for my Macbook? :)
Hey everybody!
Whats the biggest size hard drive i can get for my macbook
is it an easy to do, or a real pain
Does it void the macbook warrenty?
Will it slow my machine
Any recomendations
Thanks so muchmacyyyyyyy wrote:
Whats the biggest size hard drive i can get for my macbook
There is a new 500 GB drive out but it is hard to find. I put this 320 GB drive in mine.
Western Digital Scorpio WD3200BEVT 320GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Notebook Hard Drive - OEM
is it an easy to do, or a real pain
Yes it is easy. These are very good instructions on How to Upgrade Your MacBook's Hard Drive.
Creative Mac: Swapping Hard Drives on the 13-Inch MacBook
Here is the Apple Apples DIY hard drive replacement instructions.
The only step they left out is the need for a number 8 *Torx Driver* to swap a shield from the old drive to the new.
Does it void the macbook warrenty?
No it does not unless you mess it up. See this for details.
Apples DIY Warranty Info
Will it slow my machine
Mine is faster with the new drive.
Any recomendations
OWC MacBook Ram and Hard drives is a good source. Be sure the drive meets the following size specs.
English
Height: 0.374 ±0.008 inch
Length: 3.94 ±0.010 inch
Width: 2.75 ±0.010 inch
Weight: 0.26 Pounds (±0.10 lb)
Metric
Height: 9.5 ±0.20 mm
Length: 100.2 ±0.25 mm
Width: 69.85 ±0.25 mm
Weight: 0.117 kg (± 0.082 kg)
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Your PC has a 200 watt power suppy. Try this link. The posted price is $9.94.
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eBay
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Allan -
My hard drive needs to be replaced and I am looking to do it myself. However, I am in need of the model number of my MacBook Pro. The issue with this is, it has been worn off. My MacBook Pro is a 13" Mid-2009 model.
Thanks!Any 2.5"dia, 9.5mm thick SATA HDD will be compatible. Look at options here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/
This video will show you how to install it:
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbookpro_13_unibody_hd/
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