Install Macbook Pro HDD in old Macbook?  Compatible?

I have a mid-2012 13" MBP with a 500GB hard drive.  I want to upgrade the HDD on it and wanted to know if I can move the HDD from the MBP to my mid-2007 Macbook (C2D)?
Are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of?

There should be no problem. You will need screw drivers to open the Macs, and to remove the drives. The hard drive is mounted on a sled and these are pretty much interchangeable. So you should not even have to switch sleds. The 500 gB should just pop in to the older MB.
There is a good video here: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+Hard+Drive+Repl acement/10378

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