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installing new ssd in 2011 i5 macbook

  • 25-12-2013 3:51pm
    #1
    Highcontrast1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭


    Hi guys. I have a ssd that I want to install into my MacBook. I will also be replacing my optical drive with the current hd and running apps from the ssd. I have all the stuff I need ( screwdrivers, caddy etc)
    Can I just copy files and install the drives? I read something about there being a problem about the ssd not having moving parts and some sudo command in terminal to fix it. I can't find the article now so just wondering if there is something else that needs to be done?
    Thanks in advance
    Happy holidays


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  • #2
    Colonel Panic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭Colonel Panic


    You need a Torx #6 for the Hard Drive caddy.

    You can disable the sudden motion sensor if you like and there's a hack to enable a feature called TRIM that's only in Apple branded SSDs by default but imo doing both is of questionable value.

    I've had a Crucial M4 in one of my Macs and a Samsung 830 in another for years and they've been fine without any unnecessary hacks.

    You need to use Disk Utility or a 3rd party backup the make a bootable image of your existing install.


  • #3
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    It should just work, no moving parts is a good thing. Sudo is a command touring I'm a terminal to run a command with administrator privileges.


  • #4
    Highcontrast1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭Highcontrast1


    Thanks for the replies! I will report back once I'm done.


  • #5
    Banneret
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 132 ✭✭Banneret


    Hi,

    yes there's default program you can use I think, or you may also just copy the files needed over from the hard drive.


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