Easier way is:

1. Hook up your new HD to your MBP using USB/Firewire.
2. Clone your HD to it using Carbon Copy Cloner which is DonationWare. http://www.bombich.com/
3. Install new HD into MBP.

Done.

That's what I usually do if it's the same or same type of Mac.

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Added on February 18, 2011, 11:31 amFurther to this, why not save more and get an SSD. I used the XT for 2 months and wasn't that impressed with the speed. Initially you'd find that it's fantastic because of the fast boot times but after a while, it's just a 7200rpm HD. I think you might be disappointed.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 18 2011, 11:31 AM

Does this mean using an external HDD casing?

I read that Hitachi 500 GB is a good choice for my MB but I don't see it being sold here.
Is WD Black the only one with 7200 rpm for 2.5".

Thanks.

Yes, sorry I assumed you have one. A cheap one is only about RM20-30.

Not sure what's a good 7200rpm HD.

no need to install the OS. boot from the OSX dvd, then restore from time machine

better u buy SSD.
when i put XT in my mbp my battery will run out fast.
n the hard disk always crash.
that is my experience

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Added on February 19, 2011, 4:12 amnope.
seagate momentus also 7200rpm.
so far i tried i dun see a much difference except momentus xt

This post has been edited by nabielz: Feb 20 2011, 02:54 AM

Hmm... Guess I'll hold on then... SSD too expensive for me though...

Thiking of upgrading my network at home as well - N and G together but not much idea how yet

Hey i plan to upgrade my late 2008 macbook alu HDD.

I wanted to get the momentus XT but based on latest new engadget it has some issues. Anyone has such issues?

And what kind of SSD i shld get if i want to get?

is there anyway to connect the seagate momentus xt as an external harddisk using the sata port, now that there isn't a expresscard port on the 15inch mbp?

u're stuck with USB/firewire enclosures

Can i edit videos and pictures smoothly and without any lag if i were to use firewire 800? Also, will there be any lag if i play full hd movies using firewire800, from my external hdd?

play full HD movies for me no prob. photo n video editing i never try so i dunno

for momentus XT
me and my brother macs both run safe yet

i upgraded 2x4GB muskin 1066 DDR3 ram few days ago. ran apple hardware test(although most say not realiable), normal web surfing, light photoshopping and played some games. so far so good.

*btw, i'm using MBP 15" 2010, bought it end of Q3.

This post has been edited by seR: Feb 28 2011, 01:23 AM

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac9,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: IM91.008D.B08

hi guys, would like to upgrade the ram to 8gb, any brother can help me with it??
can you list down what ram (preferbly with name n model) i can use??
sorry for being so fussy but i'm a noob in computer hardware.....
thank!

So I'm also wanting to upgrade my aging iMac 20" (early 2008) But could not locate any seller whos selling one piece 4GB DDR2 800 Ram... Any got anu clues where to find this gem ?

Mind to teach what's apple hardware test? Coz i plan to check mine also.

Press D when you turn on your Mac. You'll also need to have either the 1st OS X DVD or 2nd DVD (the ones that came with your Mac) in your Superdrive as it loads AHT from there. For my MBP 2010, it's the 2nd DVD.

why not you use 2 X 2GB?

I was thinking 1x 2gb + 1x 4gb = 6GB...

if cannot find in m'sia then 2x2GB lo...

I assume you asked the local shops already? They said dun have isit? Can you get them to order it?