Can an Apple store upgrade a Macbook Pro's HD?
I have AppleCare, and i need a bigger hard disk for my Macbook Pro. I have to run Windows as well as OS X for certain classes I am taking.
Can an Applestore or a certified apple retailer/service provider install a bigger Hard disk, and if possibe to a data transfer?
Right now i have an 80 GB, and i need about 160-200, but 120 would be fine if thats all they have
MacBook Pro 2.0 Ghz Core Duo 2x512/80G/Matte Mac OS X (10.4.9)
I'm pretty sure they can. Call and ask to talk to an Genius. If the Apple Store won't do it make sure you take it a certified apple retailer that has a certified tech. Microcenter in my town does have a certified tech. It is my understanding that as long as the tech working on your computer is certified then it won't void your AppleCare.
I haven't read the AppleCare documentation in years so I could be wrong but that is what my understanding of how thing s work.
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Also you need to run it after some OS X updates and of course upgrades, you'll notice the immediate performance drop if you don't.
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Of your going the fresh install or + TimeMachine restore route, then also read this
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What Internal hard drive can I use to upgrade my macbook pro 2010
what Internal hard drive can I use to upgrade my macbook pro 2010
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To Apple
I'm buy MACBOOK PRO 13" on 20 JULY 2012 @ apple store fifth avenue
Part Number MD101LL/A
Serial number C0******DTY3
They say can download update free for program OS X Mountain Lion when arrived
But when i download why it charge to me...
I want my money back if not i want to return MACBOOK PRO 13" and will buy New One
Best regard
<Edited by Host>If you registered your computer after June 11th, you were entitled to a free upgrade to Mountain Lion. See http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/.
If you went ahead an purchased ML before recieving your redemption code then you're just out $20. Not a big deal - you should have been instructed on how to get a redemption code for the OS X update.
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How can I play music on my macbook pro (OSX Lion) through a Pioneer receiver? I've connected them with a mini display port to HDMI cable with audio support bought at the Apple Store, but there's no sound coming through. There are 4 HDMI-in ports on the receiver - BD, DVD, DVR/BDR and audio. In my system preferences for sound, the receiver doesn't show up as an output option. Can anyone please advise. (ps, this is my first time posting a question, so I hope I can find your answers!) thanks, JP downunder
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I recently had to replace my 2009 Macbook Pro's hard drive. I had the apple store upgrade the OS to Mountain Lion while it was in being repaired. I want to restore all of my old data and files. If I perform a restore from Time Machine, with a date prior to having the hard drive replaced, will it revert back to the old OS?
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App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS
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What does "old movies" mean to you? File type, audio and/or video compression format(s)?
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I wish to upgrade my Macbook Pro to ML from SL but told the only way to do this is by downloading thru App store. Is it possible to copy ML on to a USB and upgrade that way. I would like to have a back up of the OS installation files just in case i have a problem later. Please help me!
You can create an install disc but you would have to download Mountain Lion to do so..
How to create an OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion install drive | MacFixIt - CNET Reviews
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Trying to upgrade a MacBook Pro to snow leopard 10.6.3 and all I after the upgrade is done I just get a blank page withe apple symbol. I've rebooted the computer and nothing happens
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Upgrading to Snow Leopard
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5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
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Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
or Xeon processor
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