{"id":51054,"date":"2022-05-09T21:49:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T21:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-do-i-replace-the-hd-on-my-white-apple-macbook-notebook-2009\/"},"modified":"2022-05-09T21:49:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T21:49:58","slug":"how-do-i-replace-the-hd-on-my-white-apple-macbook-notebook-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-do-i-replace-the-hd-on-my-white-apple-macbook-notebook-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"How do i replace the hd on my white apple macbook notebook 2009?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How do I remove the harddrive from a 2009 MacBook?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EwqcGtuLzPA\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I change my Macintosh HD on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Open Finder from the top finder menu and select Preferences. Alternatively you can press Command + , after launching Finder to open preferences directly. Step 2: In General tab, check the Hard disks option. This will make your Hard drive visible on Desktop.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How much does it cost to replace MacBook HD?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>So, what&#8217;s the total? The replacement cost can be $200 to $550 or even higher depending on the capacity of the drive.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I upgrade my Macintosh HD?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step 1: What You Need. Here&#8217;s the small list of hardware you need:  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Clone Your Hard Drive. Now we&#8217;re going to completely copy the hard drive in the MacBook Pro.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Open Up Your Laptop. Here&#8217;s your last chance to bail.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Put It All Back.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I remove the harddrive from an old Mac laptop?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Step 1 Power off MacBook Pro. Turn the Macbook Pro off and unplug all power sources.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2 Remove Screws.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3 Remove Back Cover.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4 Find Hard Drive.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5 Remove Black Bar.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 6 Lift Hard Drive out of MacBook Pro.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 7 Detach Hard Drive from Black Bar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Can a 2009 MacBook Pro be upgraded?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Answer: A: Answer: A: It can go as high as El Capitan. Upgrade to OS X El Capitan &#8211; https:\/\/support.apple.com\/HT206886 &#8211; &#8220;OS X El Capitan remains available for Mac computers that can&#8217;t upgrade to macOS High Sierra, or that need to upgrade to El Capitan first.&#8221; Includes a direct link to El Capitan installer app.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What happens if you erase Macintosh HD?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Erasing your Mac permanently deletes its files.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where is Macintosh HD?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>On your Mac launch Finder.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Finder option from the menu bar and click on &#8216;Preferences&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>On the Finder Preferences click on the &#8216;Sidebar&#8217; tab.<\/li>\n<li>Under &#8216;Show these items in the sidebar&#8217; click on &#8216;Hard disks&#8217; option under the devices label.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does my Mac have Macintosh HD and Macintosh HD data?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>macOS Catalina runs on a dedicated, read-only system volume called Macintosh HD. This volume is completely separate from all other data to help prevent the accidental overwriting of critical operating system files. Your files and data are stored in another volume named Macintosh HD &#8211; Data.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How much does it cost to repair a MacBook Pro hard drive?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can go through an Apple Store, certified professional, or attempt the repair yourself. Depending on the labor involved and the capacity of the hard drive you plan to upgrade to, you can expect to pay anywhere from about $150-500.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I upgrade my Mac to SSD?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Mac Pro supports up to one or two solid-state drive (SSD) modules, depending on the capacity. Learn how to install or replace SSD modules in your Mac Pro. Your Mac Pro comes equipped with either feet or wheels.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How much does Apple upgrade SSD Cost?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>MacBook Pro SSD upgrade costs $330-$700, MacBook Air SSD upgrade costs $350-$550 depending on the SSD drive capacity and MacBook model. Our MacBook SSD upgrade service includes SSD drive installation and data transfer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you replace a Mac hard drive?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>MacBook Air: Most models from 2017 or older have hard drive upgrade options. MacBook Pros: Both 13-inch and 15-inch models 2015 and older can be upgraded. Non-Retina MacBook Pro units up to late 2016 may also have an option, but most units from 2016 on are very limited on both upgrades and replacement options.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is my Mac too old to update?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Apple advises that macOS Catalina will run on the following Macs: MacBook models from early 2015 or later. MacBook Air models from mid-2012 or later. MacBook Pro models from mid-2012 or later.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is SSD drive vs HDD?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>An HDD is a traditional storage device that uses mechanical spinning platters and a moving read\/write head to access data. SSDs are newer, faster drives that store data on instantly accessible memory chips.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I remove the harddrive from a 2009 MacBook? How do I change my Macintosh HD on Mac? Step 1: Open Finder from the top finder menu and select Preferences. Alternatively you can press Command + , after launching Finder to open preferences directly. 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