Can i install 1TB to macbook pro mid 2009
hello,
i have a macbook pro mid 2009, 2.66ghz 2 duo and i want to install a new HDD
can i install 1TB??
what is the biggest HDD storage that the notebook can handle??
and how do i install my mac os x to the new HDD?
thank you.
The MacBook Pro's take 2.5" SATA hard drives. If you are going to replace the drive, now would be the time to upgrade to a 7200rpm drive; about the largest capacity you will find is 750GB. Also, since this will be your main hard drive, stay away from any green or blue drives; the supposed energy saving features will also reduce performance. May I suggest looking at OWC for their recommendations about hard drives for your specific model MBP.
You install OS X via the recovery DVDs that came with your MBP. One is for OS X, the other contains the Apple applications (iLife, etc). Of course, that will install the version of OS X that originally came with your MBP (a 2009 MBP probably came with Leopard 10.5). If you don't have the recovery DVDs, or want to install a later version of OS X, then I suppose you will need to purchase a Snow Leopard DVD and install that before upgrading to Mt. Lion.
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