<![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap - Gizmodo Comments]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap - Gizmodo Comments]]> http://gizmodo.com Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:32:45 EDT Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:32:45 EDT http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c4936073 Followed these instructions for a full system restore and my MBP will not get the gray "Appled" screen and keeps restarting.
Re-erased, Re-restored and had ACL errors come up and would not let me know repair disk permissions

Could someone help?

Thanks

Raygo

]]> 4:333319:c4936073 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:32:45 EDT <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c4935171 Followed these instructions for a full system restore and my MBP will not get the gray "Appled" screen and keeps restarting.

Could someone help?

Thanks

Raygo

]]> 4:333319:c4935171 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:16:33 EDT <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c4935158 Followed these instructions for a full system restore and MBP will now not start / get passed the gray "appled" screen and keeps restarting at that point.

Can someone help?

Thanks

Raygo

]]> 4:333319:c4935158 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:10:28 EDT <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3877709 I also had a smooth hard drive change. Your suggestion to use Time Machine made the transition very easy. I did encounter one glitch - Parallels was not restored. Luckily I had a Carbon Copy that I had cloned prior. Back up. Back up.

kcwjr

]]> 4:333319:c3877709 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:09:16 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3322782 I had my macbookpro 5 minutes and I had it open to put a 250gb in. And for setting aside the old drive and never using it, why not put it in a pocket drive case? Extra storage!

kadtech

]]> 4:333319:c3322782 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:20:49 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3321986 PS - I purchased an $8.99 SATA 2.5" USB-2 external case from Surplus Computers and now I have a nice USB-powered 120 GB back up drive for Time Machine.

EBone

]]> 4:333319:c3321986 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:37:30 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3321919 It took me about 15 minutes to swap out the hard drive in my 17" MBP. I ditched the 5400 RPM Maxtor 120 GB OEM model for a Toshiba 7200 RPM 200 GB model from Other World Computing. The machine is noticably faster. When launching iPhoto, the library appears almost instantly, where it took 2-3 seconds with the old drive.

I would recommend that anyone thinking about performing the swap: 1) Check Other World Computing's website for a video on how to perform the procedure www.macsales.com and 2) make sure you have a set of screwdrivers for opening a laptop, or at least a Torx T6 screwdriver, which is an absolute must. Anyone too squeemish to perform this would probably not even know you CAN replace a hard drive.

EBone

]]> 4:333319:c3321919 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:34:07 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3321692 @Wilson Rothman:

Ah, sorry 'bout that. I know exactly what you're talking about, I'm in Boston meself ;)

Dearhaw

]]> 4:333319:c3321692 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:25:21 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3320859 Never use the drive again??? You fool... You foolish fool! $25 later and you can get one of those HD enclosures and bust out with a spiffy external, USB HD.

JohnOB1

]]> 4:333319:c3320859 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:47:22 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3318987 @Dearhaw: The author has been caught in a New York-style snowstorm, but is now nice and warm, and happy to address the concern. Thanks for nagging!

Wilson Rothman

]]> 4:333319:c3318987 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:34:36 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3318406 Not to make a big deal out of it, but several people, including yours truly, have pointed out that there is a factual error in the article (MacBook should be MacBook Pro), the author has had the time to comment in the comments section, and yet the article hasn't been fixed yet?

Really scratchin' my head here.

Dearhaw

]]> 4:333319:c3318406 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:16:58 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3317644 @lpranal: Well said. Generally the deal with Apple and upgrades is that if you cause collateral damage while installing your own parts, you're SOL. You also shouldn't expect to get your machine serviced under warranty while third party parts are installed (a good reason to keep your stock parts around).

However, it does in no way void your warranty to replace components. The only way Apple (or any company) can void your warranty completely simply by opening it is by placing information that states "No user serviceable parts" on the device.

ClunkClunk

]]> 4:333319:c3317644 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:53:00 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3315679 Yes, PC laptops have had swappable hard drive bays for quite some time. If that is a deciding factor for you, then the MBP really won't work out for you, and I can get that.

The thing that nobody seems to grasp here (and its pretty amazing) is that Apple's laptop is much thinner than ALL of them. It's thinner, sturdier, sleeker, and in many people's eye's more attractive as well. When you make things thinner and smaller, you need to trade out some features, such as modularity. When I see PC's that have ~1" casings, the screen and body always have an unsettling amount of flexing and creaking due to less structural support and greater manufacturing variances.

Just look at the picture of the MPB's insides (its right up there in the article). The only way for them to add a modular drive bay would be to cut the case and add lines to the casing. The would also lose internal space and have to redesign the battery bay and the bracing, while adding lines to the outside of the casing. If you truly analyze the casing design, you'll see that the design is agonized over, that every feature and element that goes into it, or is left out of it is done on purpose, and THAT is the hallmark of good design.

If you want/need a computer with more and more and more (modular hdd bay, multimedia buttons, media LED on the front, card reader etc. etc.), buy the PC laptop, instead of struggling w/ a MBP that doesn't' meet your needs. If you want an elegant, thoughtfully designed laptop (which means leaving things out sometimes), I'd recommend a MacBook Pro.

Also, just look at a MacBook takeapart guide, that computer is much simpler with its consolidated IO ports, less cooling, etc. The ram slots aren't even stacked!

ludwigk

]]> 4:333319:c3315679 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:52:24 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3314312 CCC for sure sure sure

that, and bombich is a true hero

discounteggroll

]]> 4:333319:c3314312 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:56:34 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3312977 Carbon Copy Cloner 3!!!

NicleT

]]> 4:333319:c3312977 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:01:09 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3311609 I'll likely be using carbon copy cloner instead, since I already have an external case for a 2.5" drive for this purpose alone. I'd only use Time Machine for a full restore to a new drive if the original drive actually died, not when I'm simply doing an upgrade.

Kaiser-Machead

]]> 4:333319:c3311609 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:09:25 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3311487 Just wanna throw something out here, as an aside: It's not opening the case that voids your warranty here. I know, I know, they say it is. But there's no way for them to tell, IF (huge if!) you are careful. If you put in a 320 gb drive, then yeah it's going to be obvious. But the notion that there's magical warranty gas that escapes the second you crack the case open... bogus.

lpranal

]]> 4:333319:c3311487 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:03:50 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3310614 @dashielm: Suffice it to say, we go through all of this trouble to (hopefully) save readers from it. It's okay—we're just doing our job.

Wilson Rothman

]]> 4:333319:c3310614 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:26:23 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3310466 all that headache for a "bit-for-bit" copy of the hard drive? what a waste of time and effort. i just did this the other day with my new machine. unplugged an external usb2 500GB hard drive, plugged it in to the new machine, selected restore from time machine and 2 hours later had an identical working copy of my previous workstation on my new workstation.

i'm sure there are rare examples where "bit-for-bit" copies are useful, but i guarantee that anyone who needs such precision shouldn't be using time machine as their backup solution in the first place

dashielm

]]> 4:333319:c3310466 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:18:48 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3310325 @theorie:

And I was replying to your comment:

"wouldn't it be nice if apple just designed the notebooks so the internal HDD's could be easily swapped"

Because clearly, with the MacBook (which is a design that is newer than the current MBP design), they have done just that.

I'm not making any promises, but something tells me the MBPs will see similar treatment come their next semi-mejor design renovation.

Dearhaw

]]> 4:333319:c3310325 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:10:24 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309813 "6. Do Not Go Forward. Instead, when you see the main Welcome screen, click the Back button, which takes you to the language select page. It sounds silly but DO IT. This shakes the system into action."

It's like the kid says to John Hodgman in the commercial, some people want a computer that thinks like you do. Backwards, apparently.

kaneshadow

]]> 4:333319:c3309813 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:34:46 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309797 Pfah! Hard drives? HARD DRIVES? Everyone who remembers needing a case cracker, and a long handled torx driver, raise your hand. Freakin' kids these days *mutter mutter*

I'm goin' inside to notch some 5.25 disks and make em' DOUBLE sided. Now git off my lawn!
@bobdobbs:

Oldbrass

]]> 4:333319:c3309797 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:33:34 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309594 Replacing the HDD on my Macbook Pro was a real pain in the ass and a scary experience. It took me about 30 minutes to un-snap the top cover along the touchpad edge. It's also a very delicate design where one could bend the case above the optical drive if not careful. The other real delicate part was the motion sensor tape over the hard drive. Man, what a shitty experience Apple. I'm surprised people in the EU haven't sued Apple yet. Being that they sue Microsoft for every stupid chance they get. Why should we have to spend a bunch of money to replace a hard drive on a laptop when the same company makes other laptops that allow you to change the drive yourself? It also seems to be industry standard to allow the user to replace the Hard Drives. Also, I don't think Apple can turn around and say we don't have to replace the Hard Drive, we could just buy an external USB drive. Well, that would not be guaranteed to work in the 15" MBP since the only two USB ports that it has are opposite each other on the sides of the laptop. Last time I checked, most HDD enclosures require you to use one of those Y USB cables. Have you tried to plug the two ends of the USB cable to the two USB ports on the 15" Mac Book Pro? They're nice laptops, don't get me wrong. But Apple designers should really change those two design shortcomings IMHO.

apeguero

]]> 4:333319:c3309594 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:14:04 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309544 @Pterror: SuperDuper may not work but Carbon Copy Cloner does work. Nahnahnahnahnah.

howdytex

]]> 4:333319:c3309544 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:08:26 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309536 @sqeakytoy of the apocalypse: You got to 'walk' in the snow! You are lucky bastards indeed. We had to crawl on our bellies. Naked. And blindfolded.

Windhawk

]]> 4:333319:c3309536 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:07:56 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309427 @sqeakytoy of the apocalypse:

Snow!

Lucky bastard.

notfred

]]> 4:333319:c3309427 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:51:09 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309415 @Cleverboy: Again with this?

There's a world of difference between installing aftermarket software and installing aftermarket hardware. Especially given that the unlocked iPhones can be restored to factory condition with ease.

OMG! Ponies!

]]> 4:333319:c3309415 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:50:01 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309210 @bobdobbs: unsolder! heck, when I was a kid, we had to use a rock to knock those suckers out... after walking in the snow, uphill, both ways

sqeakytoy of the apocalypse

]]> 4:333319:c3309210 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:14:43 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3309058 Awesome words of caution. I hope Gizmodo makes more "voiding warranty" comments for things like... the iPhone... for instance, in the future (minus recriminations to Apple). It's just responsible journalism. Lately its been much better, but every software update was highly deceptive to read as the context wasn't "we warned you" but "Apple busted your device!" Which is of course ridiculous. --Please continue the trend, and bravo.

That said, do all laptops void your warranty just to put in a larger hard drive? Sounds harsh.

~ CB

Cleverboy

]]> 4:333319:c3309058 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:23:58 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308870 You kids are such whiners. When I was your age we had to un-solder the hard drives from the motherboards to swap them.

bobdobbs

]]> 4:333319:c3308870 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:58:34 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308752 @mullingitover: Yeah, Macbook Pros are completely and utterly useless if you can't upgrade your hard drive easily! I mean we all know that at least 90% of laptop owners ever want to or attempt to replace their hard drives... wait? It's not 90%? Oh, well we all know that 50% of laptop owners... what's that? Not 50%? Well then how many laptop owners try to replace their hard drive? Less than 5%? Really? Okay, well then never mind.

Padriac

]]> 4:333319:c3308752 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:03:02 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308692 @theorie:

yes...but its an HP...

were talking about APPLEs here.

the MOST ADVANCED COMPUTERS ON EARTH.

get yourself together man.

MacAddict21

]]> 4:333319:c3308692 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:17:41 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308568 The bullshit with the Macbook Pro having a near-impossible to replace hard drive needs to get shouted from the mountains. It's lame. It's bad design, especially considering this is their 'Pro' model.

Lame lame lame. I had to upgrade my MBP hard drive myself, and it was like doing open-heart surgery on an infant. Tiny jewelry-sized screws everywhere.

At this point I really can't recommend an MBP to anyone. If you need beefy graphics, get a desktop. That's really the only advantage the MBP has to offer. Ooh, a glowing keyboard. Not worth $1000 or whatever the markup is, sorry. If you need portability, get a Macbook, and you also get the ability to upgrade your hard drive literally with your eyes closed. The only downside is integrated graphics, and they're not that bad anyway. When Intel starts rolling out the 45nm integrated graphics next year, it's all over anyway.

mullingitover

]]> 4:333319:c3308568 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:18:34 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308558 as far as i know, you can swap your harddisk on a mac book (not mac book pro) without loosing your warrenty. i did it, and have a 200 gb hd now, and it works fine. you just have to take care of the little soft-plastic sliders on the side inside the harddisk-bay, they are just glued into the case with a weak glue.

Bodypainter

]]> 4:333319:c3308558 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:13:50 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308504 A hard drive is not considered a user replaceable part in a MacBook PRO [unlike RAM]. If you did have problems down the road with the computer, whether it is related to the drive or not, they have no way of knowing whether or not that the damage was caused by the user [say, static discharge]. So basically they would cover their butts by saying, "NO".

In fact, there is no way to upgrade the drive in a MBP without voiding the warranty even if it performed by Apple or an Apple certified technician. You have to either do it yourself or pay someone else [not Apple] to do it for you. However, if you don't screw up the installation in any way, there is nothing preventing you from swapping back the old drive if ever leaving the computer with Apple for repairs.

madog

]]> 4:333319:c3308504 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:51:45 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308367 is an external drive that much of a big deal? ill keep my external 1TB drive, thanks.

glass

]]> 4:333319:c3308367 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:14:17 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308347 @BillyB: You could always yank the optical bay and install anotherHD HD.

DeadWriter

]]> 4:333319:c3308347 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:07:49 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308336 they're out of stock on the website. :(

naiad

]]> 4:333319:c3308336 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:06:23 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308198 I put a 250gb drive in my MacBook the day I bought it. Dang RAW files from my Nikon have nearly used up the entire thing already.

BillyB

]]> 4:333319:c3308198 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:27:59 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308169 So where'd you get the 320GB Scorpio? Can't find the silly thing anywhere, even though WD said they were shipping months ago.

ghmlco

]]> 4:333319:c3308169 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:20:41 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308132 Unless Apple's changed their warranty policy, this shouldn't void your warranty either. Of course, the new drive won't be covered, and if you break something along the way, you're screwed, so know what you're doing.

agahnim

]]> 4:333319:c3308132 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:12:35 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308111 SuperDuper is a great utility, however be aware that it's not yet 100% Leopard compatible. I would suggest using Disk Utility, Time Machine or Carbon Copy Cloner for the time being, until a newer version of SD is released.

How much was the 320GB Scorpio? I put a 250GB one in my MBP right before the 320GB was announced and I absolutely love it. It's been reliable, quiet, and great capacity. I can only assume the 320GB is the same.

ClunkClunk

]]> 4:333319:c3308111 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:08:26 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308106 Except SuperDuper doesn't work on Leopard yet last time I checked (today), so this is really your only choice for now.

Pterror

]]> 4:333319:c3308106 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:08:01 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308079 Definitely a MacBook Pro (clearly by the picture). Needs to be changed ASAP.

dagamer34

]]> 4:333319:c3308079 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:03:39 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308063 Did you end up using that new 320 GB Scorpio? I've been following it for a while and plan to get one for my macbook pro, even though they're out of stock right now. I know its just a hard drive, but do you have anything to say about performance, etc?

BarkoNorwang

]]> 4:333319:c3308063 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:58:47 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308034 most PC laptop manufacturers have been using the easy-access cartridge system for modular HDs for years now. I don't understand why some MacBooks have their HDs available for quick access and some don't. I was still under the impression that Apple was primarily a design shop. To me, that suggests engineering that was less than I expected from them.

ZX3Junglist

]]> 4:333319:c3308034 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:53:17 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308010 Heh. I think it would be even harder to complain to Apple now, if any of the Geniuses that read Gizmodo recognize you if/when you bring it back for repairs. =P

Reilaos~

]]> 4:333319:c3308010 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:47:49 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308001 To replace the hard drive in my Macbook (not Pro), all I had to do was take out three screws and take out the battery (same for upgrading my ram). I'm sure the next version of the Macbook Pro will have something similar.

jopari

]]> 4:333319:c3308001 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:45:31 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3308000 i meant macbook pro, since that's what the article is about...

theorie

]]> 4:333319:c3308000 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:45:26 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307978 ifixit.com also has really nice graphical guides for disassembling (and reassembling) apple hardware. I used it when i had to open up my mac book pro.

[www.ifixit.com]

lakiolen

]]> 4:333319:c3307978 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:41:06 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307957 Wilson, have you submitted a bug report to Apple? Fixing the not finding drives wil help make the process easier for future versions of Leopard/Mac OS X that come via DVD.

lakiolen

]]> 4:333319:c3307957 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:36:52 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307949 I swear by Super-Duper! too (don't forget the exclamation point as part of the name). It seems like easiest way to do this, and you could use the free version of the software.

liquidsoapdispenser

]]> 4:333319:c3307949 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:35:07 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307933 access panels have been common for yrs on pc notebooks. apple probably just wants to keep the user from doing this to ensure "stability"

Weihovah

]]> 4:333319:c3307933 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:32:05 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307929 @theorie:

So yeah, all I have to do to swap a HDD on my MacBook is remove the battery (use a quarter), unscrew 3 screws, which provides access to the two RAM slots and the HDD. Thanks Apple!

Dearhaw

]]> 4:333319:c3307929 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:31:22 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307917 >> There's never been a better time to void the warranty on your MacBook

I do believe you meant to say MacBook "Pro". Cuz (a) the HDD on MacBooks are ultra easy to access & swap (dare I say more so than most any other non-Apple laptops out there) and (b) as Apple themselves provide a manual to conduct the swap, I'm pretty sure won't void your warranty to do it on a MacBook.

Dearhaw

]]> 4:333319:c3307917 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:29:31 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307910 apple fanboys used to rip on the zune because it was only available in 30gb; resulting in people disassembling and swapping the zune's HDD for a 80gb, 100gb, or 120gb drive.

meanwhile, macbook users have the same problem. wouldn't it be nice if apple just designed the notebooks so the internal HDD's could be easily swapped - kinda like my HP notebook?

geeze, all i have to do to swap/upgrade my HP notebook's HDD is take out two screws and pop off a cover. thanks HP!

theorie

]]> 4:333319:c3307910 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:28:34 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307840 There's an even easier way, assuming you have an external Firewire or USB case/interface for the old internal drive. Pull the old drive out, stick it in the case. Install the new drive and close up the machine. Boot from the Leopard or Tiger DVD and open Disk Utility. Use the "Restore" function and you get a *perfect* copy of the old drive onto the new. I use it all the time and swear by it. You can also use the Restore function while booted from the system being copied, but it makes me nervous. You don't have to depend on Time Machine, and everyone who has a Mac laptop has the DVD necessary.
Also, opening a MacBook or MacBook Pro does *not* void the warranty.

nek

]]> 4:333319:c3307840 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:17:03 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307748 @misplacedparadox: Does it have that weird cut-off links from the dock like SuperDuper can tend to do?

Kaiser-Machead

]]> 4:333319:c3307748 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:02:42 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307705 carbon copy app works better (in less steps). buy the new drive, carbon copy via usb to sata, install new drive.

misplacedparadox

]]> 4:333319:c3307705 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:56:02 EST <![CDATA[The Secret of the Time Machine-Assisted Hard Drive Swap]]> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php#c3307633 I recently threw caution into the wind myself and upgrade my Mac Mini which had the 60GB drive. I upgraded it to a 200GB drive and it was easy using Time Machine.

I just made sure it was backed up. Turned off my Mini, cracked it open, swapped out the drives, booted up with the Leopard DVD, erased the drive, installed Leopard, and restored from Time Machine through my 500GB MyBook.

Next thing I knew, everything was back to where I left it... all apps, desktop links, dock settings, System Preferences, EVERYTHING. It was as if I never turned my computer off.

I also upgraded the RAM from 512MB to 2GB for $100. Easy upgrades...

zombo

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