Replace hard drive in macbook pro

Is it possible and is it user serviceable to replace the 500 gig hard drive in my Macbook pro with a LARGER drive???

No
13", 15", new, old, how old etc
It is possible to put larger drives in MBP's, if I know what you have I may be able to suggest one

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  • Hard Drive Failed, MacBook Pro Rejecting Replacement

    On Thursday night my MacBook Pro (2010, 13'') froze and wouldn't respond, so I powered-off using the power button. Upon restart all I got was the Apple logo and the spinner; no matter how long I left it it wouldn't boot any further than that.
    Booting in safe mode wouldn't work.
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    Try getting the same hard drive as the one you pulled out.
    It shouldnt be too hard to find.
    As for your problem, I think were pretty much in the same boat. The same thing happened to my computer and all im getting is a white screen when booting from the new hard drive, yet putting the same one in an enclosure works just fine.

  • How to replace the hard drive in MacBook Pro 2008

    Is there an instruction manual or bulletin on replacing the hard drive in a MacBook Pro, 2008 late year model?

    ifixit.com.
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  • Hard drive on macbook pro 13' needs to be replaced, any suggestions on which one as per today? mine was since 2009.

    Hello
    i was told my HD needs to be replaced as it is damaged (no exact explanation here from Apple but nevermind)....so is there a specific HD to avoid to be installed? i bought my mac in october 2009. Thank you for the advice.

    Thank you both, really useful info.My mac is for now 250 gb 5400rpm. I have to say this 250gb is enough for me.
    I was offered as below for replacing the hard drive.
    Would be Samsung a good option? hybrid one? for sure I take note no Western. And I would go indeed for 7200 rpm as suggested by you too.
    New hard drives starting with the most expensive:
    SSD hard drive instead of regular winchester:
    120 GB Samsung SSD meghajtó 28 000Ft +afa
    250 GB Samsung SSD meghajtó 42 000Ft +áfa
          -    winchesterek:
    320GB 5400rpm winchester  20 000Ft+áfa
    500GB 5400rpm winchester  22 000Ft+áfa
    1000GB 5400rpm winchester  27 000Ft+áfa
    Faster winchesters with 7200 rpm ( a bit quicker than 5400rpm):
    320GB 7200rpm winchester  24 000Ft+áfa
    500GB 7200rpm winchester  26 000Ft+áfa
    * Hybrid Winchester:
    It includes a 500 GB Winchester and a 8 GB SSD hard drive (hence hybrid ), combines the speed of SSD and the speed of the Winchester (it takes cca 30 sec to start the laptop instead of 90 seconds):
    500GB 7200rpm winchester +8GB SSD  34 000Ft+áfa
    Also since my date needs to be saved/recovered by data saving company, I was suggested to bring an external HD.
    Any suggestion on external HD to buy? or not to buy? then at least i will have a copy before getting new hard drive for my mac.
    Thank you

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    i need to replace these on my laptop as the battery stopped working and then when put in to repair hard drive crashed... thanks

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