Macbook Gets Pinwheel All the TIme !? (started 4 months ago)

I get the pinwheel all the time doing even the most basic tasks. Lasts 20 seconds. I reformatted the computer with a fresh install of OS X updated to 10.5.8 and it has had no effect. I have the white macbook 2.16 GHz model MB063LL/A, 4GB ram installed. Problems started before upgrading the ram. My guess is that it is bad firmware or hardware, but if firmware, then apple should have fixed it by now because lots of people would be having it right now. Problem has been going on for about 4 months maybe. Problems happen with Safari, VLC, Quicktime, Finder, just about anything that is not intensive all.
What is wrong with my macbook?

oakapple:
All the drives you listed are pretty good, although individual drives from any manufacturer may have issues. The drive you linked comes with a 3 year warranty, and newegg is pretty good about keeping their customers satisfied, so that if ther are issues they will usually make things right.
Installation in the MacBook is pretty easy. You will find directions at iFixit. If you have data you want to migrate from the old drive to the new you will need to get an enclosure in which to put the drive to migrate. After installing the HDD you will need to format and erase it, then it will be ready for installation. If you need step by directions for formatting or for installation, please do post back and ask.
Good luck.
cornelius

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