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    Upgrading MBP to SSD questions

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ZombiePikmin, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. ZombiePikmin

    ZombiePikmin Notebook Geek

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    So I have the latest MBP 13" w/ the stock 5400rpm hdd. I want to upgrade to an SSD.

    Im looking at a crucial m4 256gb (which has been recommended by many). Well I'm still kinda confused on the upgrading process.

    Do I just buy the SSD, open up my MBP, replace the current 5400rpm HDD with the SSD, close the MBP, and turn on?

    Im sure that can't be all....im more concerned about the OS. My MBP didn't come with an OS X installation CD. How would I go about installing Lion after I swap the HDD for an SSD?
     
    ZombiePikmin, Jul 19, 2012
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  2. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    yes thats pretty much all, its going to download the OS and you can click click to install it.

    however to speed up the process you can download Lion from the appstore, and put it in a USB drive, there are tons of articles about it.
     
    Karamazovmm, Jul 19, 2012
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  3. Y570

    Y570 Notebook Geek

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    would opening the MBP and replacing the HDD with an SSD void the warranty?
     
    Y570, Jul 21, 2012
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  4. NotebookNinja

    NotebookNinja Newbie

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    Nope! Check out the support manual for the MacBook Pro's.

    Apple - Support - Manuals

    On the 4th page for the 2012 MBP 13, under "Learning More, Service, and Support," it says " Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and memory. If you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can find more information about your MacBook Pro through Help Center, online resources, System Information, and Apple Hardware Test."

    And I guess if Apple is being stubborn about something, you can always swap the original HDD back in. ;)
     
    NotebookNinja, Jul 21, 2012
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