Macbook Pro Hardware

Hi All,
I was wondering if the Macbook Pro will handle a bigger hard drive than 250GB and also is the graphics card upgradeable?
Thanks In Avance
Kenneth

The graphics card is not upgradeable (apart from going from 128MB to 258MB in the jump from the basic model up to the middle model... this is not something that can be upgraded after your purchase however as it is soldered onto your motherboard).
So far as the hard drive capacity... the MacBook Pro can handle capacities up to whatever is currently available in the market. Note that the hard drive is not considered user replaceable. You risk voiding your warranty for future service if a problem is found that may have been caused by you upgrading your drive. You can, of course, have an authorized service center upgrade the drive for you.

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2. My experience is based on a 2013 rMBP. You may be able to use an Apple USB Keypad/Mouse to better success.
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