[Official] SSD/HDD/RAM queries

[Gammarax]

Upgrading a Macbook [SSD, RAM, etc.] questions

Hi guys,

I'd just like to know, how easy is it to upgrade Macbook specifications? My friend has a black macbook (limited edition) which she still enjoys using, but I was wondering how it could be sped up.

I'm currently thinking of:

1. Adding more RAM
2. Replacing the HD to a SSD one

Would anyone here have any info on how difficult this will be and about how much it will cost?

Thanks in advance!

 

[blackmamba09]

any SSD with sandforce controllers should work just fine.

 

[alpha_kenny1]

http://www.blackmacbook.com/guide/installing-a-hard-drive-into-the-macbook

 

[evolute8]

How is it compared to Kingston ?

 

[Gammarax]

Hi kenny,

Thanks so much for the website! I did my own googling and for some reason that didn't come up, haha.

I'll definitely try this out. On a related question, has anyone encountered fatal problems replacing the HD of a macbook? I don't want to render my friend's macbook unusable by replacing her HD to a SSD one. =))

 

[dskjt1050]

wow alpha_kenny, that was a very helpful link

 

[xenozeno]

You mean shipping is it.. -.-

Where will kena GST one... I every month i order $200++ of things into sg i don;t even get taxed..

Bro. I think GST kicks in at S$400.

 

[nicky9499]

Yea bought a laptop from Amazon recently. tracking said "processing at sg custom" for 4 days I dulan call those ICA dogs, end up they detain it cause neh pay tax and they diam diam some more.

 

[coderulez]

Yea bought a laptop from Amazon recently. tracking said "processing at sg custom" for 4 days I dulan call those ICA dogs, end up they detain it cause neh pay tax and they diam diam some more.

lol, maybe they wan confiscated ur laptop permanently

 

[sevensomerset]

I have found a supplier for Hynix 2GB sticks, 1333MHz. Anyone interested? Can try to bring in in bulk then will be cheaper. Estimate around US$60/pc.

Edit: shipping included.

Cheerio,
Nicholas.

I'm confuse... isn't MacBook use 1066 RAM?
1333 RAM will cause some problem, right? like heat problem....
MacBook can overclock? wats the point to use 1066?

 

[parchiao]

any SSD with sandforce controllers should work just fine.

Can you tell me where you got your SSD? If it works fine for you, it shoud do on mine.

 

[blackmamba09]

You can get yours at http://www.simplymac.sg/home/?page_id=4&category=1. In the unlikely event of failure, the exchange will be quick too.

I haven't had any problems with mine after using it on my previous 13" and current 15". Some people have reported problems with hibernate/sleep mode. Just request that your firmware be flashed to 310. Mine's on 343 but I don't have a problem with that.

 

[devilcm3]

You can get yours at http://www.simplymac.sg/home/?page_id=4&category=1. In the unlikely event of failure, the exchange will be quick too.

I haven't had any problems with mine after using it on my previous 13" and current 15". Some people have reported problems with hibernate/sleep mode. Just request that your firmware be flashed to 310. Mine's on 343 but I don't have a problem with that.

is it in SGD or USD?

 

[blackmamba09]

It's in SGD.

 

[slackscholar]

what are the problems with hibernate/sleep mode?

 

[wakao82]

Contact Kaira?

http://www.strontium.biz/company/distributors.htm

While you're at it, could you do me a favour and check for the latest 2x4GB 1333Mhz ones too, for the latest MBPs? Thanks! =)

/Dan

hey leinad

i juz bought my rams from pk computers ... they are selling $89 for PC1333MHZ rams also.

so 2 should be arnd $178 ... though i dunno will have discount if getting 2 ... but i think u better buy at IT show coz they will allow trade in there ...

 

[wakao82]

hi leinad

if i wan to change my hdd for my mbp, is WD good? and i took a look at my current factory HDD, it has 4 nuts screwed to the 2 sides, that i knw is needed for the replacement hdd ... but it is damm hard to remove ... any idea how to remove them more easily?

 

[wakao82]

For the Unibody MBPs, it is much easier to replace the HDD. My Pre-Unibody 15" MBP had more than 20 screws! However, I've managed to replace the HDD to a WD Black Scorpio 500GB last month!

I suppose you can purchase the items in SLSQ and take your time to replace the items at home. Just slowly and steadily!

hey dude, i knw that replacing the hdd requires to replace the 4 nut screws by the side, i tried to unscrew but it seems quite hard, did u manage to replace it?

 

[dskjt1050]

you can replace the SATA drive to SSD right?
wonder how fast my macbook would be with SSD..

 

[abuddlah]

Macbook Pro RAM

Hey guys, I just bought a Macbook Pro 15inch, I'm thinking of upgrading the RAM to 8GB when my Macbook comes. Just wondering where in Singapore can I get the cheapest and most safe deal?