1TB hard drive on MPB?

Hello,
I've been wanting to upgrade to 1TB hard drive. I know they are 12.5 mm and the recommended size is 9mm....will it fit? i know there is a tad bit of extra room, but is it enough?
i have a MPB 15in mid 2009 2.53 ghz model.
P.S. can anyone reccomend a good drive to buy?

If you havent allready bought 1 heres a 9mm one I just installed in my 13" MacBook Pro 2011 optical bay drive.
Works a treat.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Internal-Drive-Compatible-Playstation/dp/B0053YL TBC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

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