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Replacement Harddrive in 2006 Macbook.

  • 17-08-2012 04:35PM
    #1
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭


    Hello

    I'm onto my third hardrive on my 2006 (I think), 13.3 White Macbook. The other two having failed at some point through general use I would say.

    I purchased this on ebay

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/180943000603?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    In the description it said it would be suitable for a core duo macbbook which I think mine is.

    I placed it in the laptop today but no joy. I get a 'prohibited' icon up on the screen, the circle with a diagonal dash through it.

    Any thoughts or help much appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    gerryR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 190 ✭✭gerryR


    I would have though any 2.5" SATA - SATAII drive would work.

    You need to boot from the install CD 1st though, are you doing that?


  • #3
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭doh777


    thanks for the reply

    i'll try that,

    though having looked up the system specs required for the Lion OS I don't think my 2006 macbook will meet the requirements.

    Intel core duo as opposed to intel core duo "2".

    I think snow leopard is the latest that will work on it. (I could be wrong).


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