Replacing hard drive ... can I save my iWeb and iPhoto folders?

Hi, I'm giving in my MacBook Pro for repair tomorrow. Is it possible to save what I have in my iWeb to transfer over to a new hard drive as well as my iPhoto folders?

Is your Macbook going in for repair because the HD is broken?
Then it is not possible to get back your file's If the HD is damaged and doesn't work, then you can't get your file's back easy. There are some company's who can do this, but those costs a enormous lot off money!
Is the HD is going to be replace for a bigger or faster drive?
Yes, then you can put the HD in a external encosure. This will make it possible to acces the disk with the USB or FireWire port on your Mac.
This is a nice and cheap enclosure:
http://www.cooldrives.com/usbesal2hadr1.html
You can always try to put a broken HD in such a enclosure. Sometime's you are really lucky and can still get back the file's.
Always have a back-up off your important Data!
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