@Kidsonss There should be a 10.6.8 update but you may have to do some of the earlier ones first. Apple dosnt seem to like giving out the major updates in one go!
@Kidsonss I didnt clone the hard drive, i did a clean install of OSX from the install disks which also formats the drive. If you have a timemachine backup you should be able to restore this after the new OS has been installed.
Question about the quality of HDs going into Macs vs. what you can buy in the aftermarket. Does anyone know if Apple gets higher-end or better quality drives?
The HDs in my Macs always seemed to generate no noise and vibration relative to PCs.
@tkto13 The macs ive worked on always use the same drives as PC's but they use rubber mountings so they dont transmit any vibration to the case as they sometimes do in budget PC cases.
Update, I just installed a new 1TB HD into my iMac! Thanks again. Just note that was different for me: the torx 8 screws were pretty tight on my iMac. I had to use heavy force to get them off, and almost stripped a couple.
Great video, way better than others I've seen. My iMac drive died this week and I will be using your awesome video to put in a new 1TB screamer this weekend. Thanks!
@JackScallops well, an iMac would be tricky to upgrade. but a Mac pro is pretty much the same as a high-end pc and wouldn't be hard to get into at all if you know what you're doing.
You will either need to make a full backup and restore to the new drive or reinstall the operating system and then copy all your data and apps back in again.
have u had problems with this drive? i just got mine on ebay today. just been seeing lots of bad reviews. only paid 80 bucks so i couldnt pass this up
Of all the video's posted on this subject yours is by far the best; cleanly presented, clear and concise. I would only suggest that you inform the viewer that a Torx T8 screwdriver is required for disassembly, just in case they don't have one handy.
Is that being done one at a time: e.g. 10.6.2 then again to 10.6. 3 and then again to 10.6.3 or do I just go and click on 10.6.8?
Kidsonss 1 month ago
@Kidsonss There should be a 10.6.8 update but you may have to do some of the earlier ones first. Apple dosnt seem to like giving out the major updates in one go!
briandorey 1 month ago
Excellent step by step presentation - some queries
1.Before installing the new 1.5TB - did you clone data from original HD and if yes how did you do it?
2. Did you need to format the new 1.5 TB HD?
Kidsonss 1 month ago
@Kidsonss I didnt clone the hard drive, i did a clean install of OSX from the install disks which also formats the drive. If you have a timemachine backup you should be able to restore this after the new OS has been installed.
briandorey 1 month ago
Thanks for the prompt reply.
Do you happen to know of any capacity size hard drive restrictions on these aluminium Mac computers - e.g. will it accept a 3TB?
Kidsonss 1 month ago
@Kidsonss Sorry, i dont know the size limits, I know of people who have fitted 2tb drives into 2009 and 2010 models and they worked ok.
briandorey 1 month ago
I have ordered my new 2TB Hard Drive - waiting arrival.
If I did a clean install of OSX from the initial install disks that woulg give me OSX 10.6.1 - how do I then go about updating to 10.6.8?
Kidsonss 1 month ago
@Kidsonss I think the normal software update should download all the patches to bring it to 10.6.8
briandorey 1 month ago
Fabulous video ... top notch!
Question about the quality of HDs going into Macs vs. what you can buy in the aftermarket. Does anyone know if Apple gets higher-end or better quality drives?
The HDs in my Macs always seemed to generate no noise and vibration relative to PCs.
tkto13 3 months ago
@tkto13 The macs ive worked on always use the same drives as PC's but they use rubber mountings so they dont transmit any vibration to the case as they sometimes do in budget PC cases.
briandorey 3 months ago
Great video!
anilingus 1 year ago
what type of hard drive do I need too replace my Mac's HD? SATA? ATA?
SEPNo3 1 year ago
@SEPNo3 my mac used a sata but if you take the drive out you can check the connector.
briandorey 1 year ago
well it's possible...but i worry about reconnecting it 100% correct or break the screen.
norlundcuk 1 year ago
Update, I just installed a new 1TB HD into my iMac! Thanks again. Just note that was different for me: the torx 8 screws were pretty tight on my iMac. I had to use heavy force to get them off, and almost stripped a couple.
muaddib4201 1 year ago
Great video, way better than others I've seen. My iMac drive died this week and I will be using your awesome video to put in a new 1TB screamer this weekend. Thanks!
muaddib4201 1 year ago
you've got real guts to take apart a mac! i wouldn't even attempt it! :P
JackScallops 1 year ago
@JackScallops well, an iMac would be tricky to upgrade. but a Mac pro is pretty much the same as a high-end pc and wouldn't be hard to get into at all if you know what you're doing.
j800r 1 year ago
great video mate :)
that suction cup was abit of an over kill though, i used the sucker on the end of shower sponge :)
quick question, what year iMac is this, im going to upgrade my old 2007 iMac before its sold on, and im wasnt sure if it could take a 1.5tb drive
Mikeint0sh 1 year ago
@Mikeint0sh It was a 2008 imac. I am not sure if the earlier ones will take large drives
briandorey 1 year ago
will my old software still be there when i upgrade? sorry im not a computer whiz
greg0716 2 years ago
You will either need to make a full backup and restore to the new drive or reinstall the operating system and then copy all your data and apps back in again.
briandorey 2 years ago
have u had problems with this drive? i just got mine on ebay today. just been seeing lots of bad reviews. only paid 80 bucks so i couldnt pass this up
greg0716 2 years ago
I havent had any problems with the drive since I installed it.
briandorey 2 years ago
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eggboyuk 2 years ago
Of all the video's posted on this subject yours is by far the best; cleanly presented, clear and concise. I would only suggest that you inform the viewer that a Torx T8 screwdriver is required for disassembly, just in case they don't have one handy.
seissw 2 years ago
will snow leopard recognize the new HD as a new mac?
I've a single user license! How do u get all ur stuff from the old HD to the new one?
jerryx2000 2 years ago
One thing to note, The hardrive you installed is the one that is bad and always dies and theres going to be a recall on um i hope
Graphicspittz187 2 years ago
Excellent tutorial man,
nice and easy to follow.
MasterHunter08 2 years ago
Thanks!
That was A great tutorial And I am now able to pimp up my iMac a lot!
Capedkid 2 years ago