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thepan

Nov 21 2009, 01:17 AM

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hey,
I'm kinda new here. thx for the support

Anyway,
my friend told me that we can actually replace our macbook/ macbook pro's superdrive with internal 2.5 SATA HDD Docking.
Based on research,
The Most Talkabout hardware for that is MCE OptiBay.
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But the thing is I dont think there are one in Malaysia, especially lowyat.

But if u think I'm wrong,
Is there any of that in lowyat, or similar hardware? where and which can I get it and how much is it?
I'll be very happy to know it from u guys.

thx

kwekeugene

Nov 21 2009, 03:17 AM

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Take a look at this, it's a cheaper alternative to the Optibay
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=680228&page=19

You do realise you will void your machine's warranty if you replace the optical drive. Something you might want to consider...

thepan

Nov 21 2009, 04:56 AM

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QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Nov 21 2009, 02:17 AM)

Take a look at this, it's a cheaper alternative to the Optibay
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=680228&page=19

You do realise you will void your machine's warranty if you replace the optical drive. Something you might want to consider...

I knew that man.
Oh anyway,
I just heard about the Thinkpad HDD bay from Lenovo,
do u think it'll fit inside my mbpro since it has the same size as my internal DVDRW?

kwekeugene

Nov 21 2009, 05:41 AM

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I'm not sure it that will fit since some these adaptors come with additional plastic trims that you will have to get rid off or not it won't fit in the MBP.

Read up on the link I posted earlier. The adaptors on eBay are much cheaper and removing the plastic trim doesn't seem very difficult.

wei

Nov 22 2009, 01:14 PM

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QUOTE(alooi1 @ Nov 21 2009, 12:32 AM)

Dear all,
I just want to share my experience with you guys about the my mac and Machines Store in KLCC...i sent if for repair and it sat there for almost a week. I was upset that they didn't bother doing anything about it, I decided to go pick it up. While there, i had to wait 10mins for them to find my Mac...what a screw up....

Anyway, i decided to call Wei up to see if he can help....My goodness..he fixed everything within a day....Excellent service fantastic person...i would highly recommend him to all Mac users..if you Macbook is out of warranty and needs some help...Wei is the person to go to...

Thank you very much Wei....You are a lifesaver.....

Thanks for the feedback!

QUOTE(thepan @ Nov 21 2009, 01:17 AM)

hey,
I'm kinda new here. thx for the support

Anyway,
my friend told me that we can actually replace our macbook/ macbook pro's superdrive with internal 2.5 SATA HDD Docking.
Based on research,
The Most Talkabout hardware for that is MCE OptiBay.
user posted image

But the thing is I dont think there are one in Malaysia, especially lowyat.
But if u think I'm wrong,
Is there any of that in lowyat, or similar hardware? where and which can I get it and how much is it?
I'll be very happy to know it from u guys.

thx

I've done that on iBook G4, PowerBook G4, MacBook Pro 15", MacBook White. You doesn't need to spend on the overpriced Optibay, just get those on eBay. I can't be sure will the IBM type fit. Pay attention to the height of newer unibody models as they might not fit.

This post has been edited by wei: Nov 22 2009, 01:16 PM

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Yesterday, 04:01 PM

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so i upgraded my ram on mac mini from 1gb to 3gb
i tried resetting the ram, not the first time booting after upgrading, but after that. i tried 3/4 times already. still cant reset. any idea?

wei

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What do you meant by "reset"?

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as in pressing the command-option-P-R buttons?
i dont know how to reset to a way that i can see 3gb on my mac...

wei

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What RAM you using? Who install the RAM?

So now the Mac doesn't boot or cannot detect all the RAM?

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QUOTE(wei @ Nov 23 2009, 07:59 PM)

What RAM you using? Who install the RAM?

So now the Mac doesn't boot or cannot detect all the RAM?

same ram i supposed. different brand. i installed the ram.
mac boots, i can feel the mac is faster now. detects 1gb ram which was the old one. i added 2gb ram to second ram slot...

wei

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Try reseat the RAM again. Also try different slot.

What brand and model is that? Cause in the market there're quite some value RAM won't work in Mac.

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maybe wont reopen the mac anymore...was quite troublesome...
if i see the speed increase/performance, though it shows 1gb it should be fine?

wei

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Your Mac should read 3GB if the RAM is installed properly and compatible.

What's the point of getting the RAM when it's not in use.

thepan

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QUOTE(wei @ Nov 22 2009, 12:14 PM)

Thanks for the feedback!
I've done that on iBook G4, PowerBook G4, MacBook Pro 15", MacBook White. You doesn't need to spend on the overpriced Optibay, just get those on eBay. I can't be sure will the IBM type fit. Pay attention to the height of newer unibody models as they might not fit.

there are a LOT

what's your recommendation for a non-unibody 15 Macbook pro?
Thx for the help

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