[Official] SSD/HDD/RAM queries

[3xistence]

i bought 2 X 1333 Rams from a forumer(which he took out from the latest batch of macbook pro) and install it in my mid 2009 macbook pro and it works.

Hope this piece of info helps those looking for rams at marketplace.

 

[eileentaygc]

any idea if we can send our macbook back to Apple to upgrade the RAM from 2GB to 4GB? and how much is that going to cost?

 

[djzilch]

hey guys do we need a TORX screwdriver when upgrading macbook pro 2010 13 inch hard drive? i have the phillips screwdriver, but according to a site in youtube you also need a TORX 6 screwdriver is this true??

was about to buy a WD scorpio blue and install myself


thanks

 

[devilcm3]

any idea if we can send our macbook back to Apple to upgrade the RAM from 2GB to 4GB? and how much is that going to cost?

upgrade yourself , follow the guides in the manual
2x2GB kit now damn cheap , even got around $70

hey guys do we need a TORX screwdriver when upgrading macbook pro 2010 13 inch hard drive? i have the phillips screwdriver, but according to a site in youtube you also need a TORX 6 screwdriver is this true??

was about to buy a WD scorpio blue and install myself


thanks

go buy torx6 from your local store , yes it is needed

 

[negativzero]

hey guys do we need a TORX screwdriver when upgrading macbook pro 2010 13 inch hard drive? i have the phillips screwdriver, but according to a site in youtube you also need a TORX 6 screwdriver is this true??

was about to buy a WD scorpio blue and install myself


thanks

ya you need the torx screwdrivers, the HD mounts use the torx screws

 

[djzilch]

OMFG!! im so upset! i bought the WD scorpio blue today, got the phillips screwdriver set already (or so i thought) and then i went out to buy the torx set (just got home just now)

got home... sat down and got ready to get dirty and dissect my macbook pro (2010)

realized that the phillips screwdriver is the correct size, yet wont open the screwdrivers!! now i need to go out to hunt down a set of GOOD phillips screwdrivers again

anyone experienced this before? the ones they use in macbook pros are soo tiny , and if you use the not-so-good screwdrivers they are kinda blunt and wont open the macbook

 

[devilcm3]

OMFG!! im so upset! i bought the WD scorpio blue today, got the phillips screwdriver set already (or so i thought) and then i went out to buy the torx set (just got home just now)

got home... sat down and got ready to get dirty and dissect my macbook pro (2010)

realized that the phillips screwdriver is the correct size, yet wont open the screwdrivers!! now i need to go out to hunt down a set of GOOD phillips screwdrivers again

anyone experienced this before? the ones they use in macbook pros are soo tiny , and if you use the not-so-good screwdrivers they are kinda blunt and wont open the macbook

give you a clue , phillips size #00 is the exact one

#0 MAYBE compatible , but not all brands can ...

 

[djzilch]

give you a clue , phillips size #00 is the exact one

#0 MAYBE compatible , but not all brands can ...

thanks

i do realize they use TWO different phillips size, the middle ones use the bigger ones, the ones on the side use smaller size, so small like the ones they put on prescription glasses

i guess i'll have to do it tomorrow then lol, gonna buy a proper phillips set first

 

[0coffeebean0]

Need advise for upgrading of MBP 13"

Want to upgrade the HHD and memory of my MBP 13" bought last year, anyone can recommend a place or help me? How much will the item cost roughly?
320GB to 500GB or more
4G RAM to 8G Ram

In addition, anyone can advise how to save my data to transfer to the new HDD? Is it using Time Machine?

Thank!!!

 

[devilcm3]

Newegg deals

saw the crucial RAMs
convert to SGD just $100
plus shipping to SG total ard $120
cheap!

http://promotions.newegg.com/neemai...rgains&cm_mmc=AFC-TechBargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

 

[SpaceMonkey]

how to ship newegg stuff to singapore? im holding SG CC

 

[tingyuan]

Can use borderlinx Globeshopper, put billing/shipping address to USA address.

 

[negativzero]

saw the crucial RAMs
convert to SGD just $100
plus shipping to SG total ard $120
cheap!

http://promotions.newegg.com/neemai...rgains&cm_mmc=AFC-TechBargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

You ordered 2 sticks of the 1333mhz rams right?
those are budget rams, that's why they're so cheap.

 

[tingyuan]

I Bought parallel + oem win 7 + anti glare I collected my mbp. The staff very friendly leh.
Should I get retail win 7 hm. Den win 7 oem 64bit any problem? Can reinstall same mbp?

 

[fi5hbone]

Looking for DDR3 1067mhz 2x4GB RAMs in Sim Lim for my 2009 Macbook.

Anyone knows which shop sells?

 

[dylas]

Is it much cheaper to purchase ssd in Taiwan ? Will be going there for a trip and saw some prices at arclink

威剛 128GB*/*2.5 吋 SATA Solid State Drive -.. 9888

So 9888 is around 430
Heard bad stuff on ocz .. Any other brand worth taking a look while I am there ?

Thks

 

[negativzero]

Is it much cheaper to purchase ssd in Taiwan ? Will be going there for a trip and saw some prices at arclink

威剛 128GB*/*2.5 吋 SATA Solid State Drive -.. 9888

So 9888 is around 430
Heard bad stuff on ocz .. Any other brand worth taking a look while I am there ?

Thks

thats more expensive.

 

[dylas]

thats more expensive.

Then it not worth it also no warranty ...

 

[devilcm3]

You ordered 2 sticks of the 1333mhz rams right?
those are budget rams, that's why they're so cheap.

sorry? but i don't remember theres such thing as "budget rams" from crucial brand .
all they have is ddr3 sodimm rams , and using it without failing for 1,5+ year i'm quite impressed by it

Is it much cheaper to purchase ssd in Taiwan ? Will be going there for a trip and saw some prices at arclink

威剛 128GB*/*2.5 吋 SATA Solid State Drive -.. 9888

So 9888 is around 430
Heard bad stuff on ocz .. Any other brand worth taking a look while I am there ?

Thks

don't by ocz , 34nm > 25nm transition issues , firmware , etc
intel in the other hand is better , or crucial .
when you got a reliable SSD , don't even need to worry about warranty / breaking down

 

[gnixer]

anyone still using macbook 5.1 unibody with 4/8gbs ram 1333mhz ?
any comments ?