256 Crucial SSD upgrade

Hi,
I'm considering upgrading my MacBook (MacBook5,1: 2.4GHz, Aluminum, 13-inch, Late 2008) and switching the original 256Gb SATA drive with a 256Gb SSD 2.5-inch drive from Crucial. However, when I contacted my local vendor to ask about the upgrade, they stated that an SSD upgrade is not possible for this model, that Apple never ever had an SSD option available for this MacBook and that the SSD "might not work or may cause damage".
So, I used Mactracker to check on my machine's specs and it shows a 256Gb SSD upgrade option, just as I remember when I originally purchased the MacBook. However, as Mactracker is not an official source of information for Apple products, I'm not entirely sure whether to trust it.
I would appreciate if anybody could point me in the right direction for this. Especially if there is an official webpage somewhere that states what upgrades can be performed on a Mac model.
Thanks,
Nick

http://support.apple.com/kb/SP500
While the above MacBook specfications show that yes there was an SSD option for your MacBook, it was the 128GB SSD, as the 256GB SSD was not yet available. Since they generate little or no heat, a greater capacity model could just as well be installed in the future.
I've also been considering a 256GB SSD, but for my late 2007 MacBook, and it's only a question of price.

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I've X1 Carbon that was bought in last december. It says type 3444 - 9FU.
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X1C model (not the new one, 2014 Gen 2) utilizes Lenovo proprietary connector for SSD drive, named SFF, Small Form Factor. So it's very difficult to find out compatible drive on the market for upgrade except of the purchase it from Lenovo.
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I own a HP pavilion 15 notebook PC, [Model number: F6C42PA#ACJ]. Currently it is equipped with a 1 TB SATA HDD. I was planning to upgrade it to SSD. Kindly guide me through steps and compatible products. Also is there a simple way to just walk into an authorised service centre and request thm to do the upgrade?
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Here is the Service Manual:
Manual
See page 59.
Not your exact model but very close and the videos will perhaps be more helpful.
http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c04324972&DocLang=en&docLocale=en_US&jumpid=...
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Hi,
Specs: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-ENVY-17-Notebook-PC-series/5354973/model/5390390/document/c03...
It's better to make SSD as boot drive in primary bay itself to get the most performance out of it.
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Later on move them again to HDD, put in secondary bay as data storage.
Page 48 - 50 in the Manual : replacement procedures -
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You may want to buy additional hard drive kit for HDD in the secondary bay, HP part number 720237-001 (Page 27 in the manual)
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Hello Im trying to upgrade a G71 449wm. i purchased an OCZ agility 3 120gb SSD drive. laptop does not recognize it shows as no hard drive detected. i updated the bios to the F.23. i cleared the cmos. i can reinstall original drive and it boots right up. SSD no luck getting it to show up. i put the SSD in another pc and it was recognized and was able to install windows 7. question 1 any ideas is there a compatibility issue? if i cant get this to work i dont want to buy a 2nd drive that is not recognized. SSD brands that work and standard drives that work as well ? thank you

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Hello Im trying to upgrade a G71 449wm. i purchased an OCZ agility 3 120gb SSD drive. laptop does not recognize it shows as no hard drive detected. i updated the bios to the F.23. i cleared the cmos. i can reinstall original drive and it boots right up. SSD no luck getting it to show up. i put the SSD in another pc and it was recognized and was able to install windows 7. question 1 any ideas is there a compatibility issue? if i cant get this to work i dont want to buy a 2nd drive that is not recognized. SSD brands that work and standard drives that work as well ? thank you
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http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?112268-SSD-upgrade-HPG71
I believe that it is possible to have a solid state drive in this laptop:
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After few days of testing.
I finally solved the problem of screen flickering ( when an app is opened, or few apps are opened), the screen will flicker on the app(s). This happened on Firefox, MS Word, Soundtrack (yes, I am still using it). iTunes, iPhoto, even "system preferences" etc etc.
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Hi buddy,
Regarding the fan and heat issue: Did you make BIOS update? Friend of me has Satellite R630 too and he told me that fan activity with new BIOS version 2.10 is reduced. Furthermore the notebook is cooler than before so I would recommend installing this update. You can download the BIOS update here:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com > Support & Downloads > Download Drivers
But before you start the BIOS update you should consider the following tips:
-Run update as Administrator only
-Unzip all files from zip archive before you start the update file
-Close all running programs and also the antivirus and firewall
-Make sure that battery is fully charged
Regarding the SSDs its always a little bit complicated installing 3rd party products and nobody can guarantee that such parts would work. You are always on safely side with original Toshiba spare parts.
Everything what you can do is installing the newest firmware for SSD and hope that it works but who knows maybe the BIOS update will also help you in this case ;)

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