Valid use? Put new SSD in this enclosure to clone current HDD then remove HDD, put SSD in macbook pro and use enclosure to make HDD an ext drive?
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This is basically what I did, but I just put my SSD directly into my MBP, did a clean install of Mavericks, and moved over my desired files. It had been a while since I did a clean install, so I preferred to do it this way versus a clone. Now the HDD can be an external drive.
1126786
Absolutely. Use Carbon Copy Cloner and that will work great. However, I would just take the old HDD and stick it in a drawer as a backup drive, get another SSD and use it as external super fast storage.
1800215
Yes, you are. I did something similar with mine, moving the hard drive into a different enclosure, safer and more useful for me. The only thing is that I had to reformat the hard drive after making the operation.
1702074
It can't be used as internal drive of MacBook Pro. The solution is only Change another brand of harddisk.
2153139
Yes, that is exactly why I purchased it, to upgrade my laptop drive to an ssd. I had purchased the ssd earlier, but it didn't come with the cable, so I got this cable, and it worked like a charm. I just used the cloning software that came with the ssd. It was way easier than I expected to upgrade the laptop too, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to upgrade because I went from waiting 30+ seconds for things to open, to a near instantaneous response.
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It would not by itself :). There are a few cloning softwares that would do that. Some ssd's would come with cloning software installed but I don't know if this one does. Also keep in mind the size of the data on the original HD not to exceed your drive capacity
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It's not so hard to remove the drive as Dante suggests. However, inerting the blade or screwdriver here and there will mark the case enough to prevent returns. Once inside the base, it can be removed and that allows you to crack the main case. Not much chance of getting it back unmarked though. Then you get the drive out. it is encased in a tin box. The rubber "feet" are actually screws. Remove them and you can probably get the drive out with the tinwork intact. Dunno. I had gone too far at that stage. Anyway, the drive is now running as an SATA drive in my mac, and since the box is USB 2, who cares if it does not work any more? Overall, the drive is probably less bought at a discount store than one bought at trade price as a bare drive. The difference is the warranty. The markings on the drive say clearly it is an OEM drive and has to be returned to the OEMer. HTH
1997155
Here is what I had to do. Format the SSD, so it will be recognized as a drive with a new drive letter. Don' forget, cloning will bring over your present operating system as well, so upgrade it first, if you want a new one.Both Samsung and Seagate have included software. Be sure only to use USB 2.0. bE ADVISED IF YOU HAVE A FAIRLY NEW MB, CONTACT THE MB Co. which SATA CONNECTIONS (PORTS) TO USE. SOME ARE TOO SLOW.
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Yes, you can do it if the SSD has the same size of your partition on HDD that you are doing a clone. For example: SSD=256Gb and HDD = 256Gb, OK! But, if SSD=256Gb and the HDD=320Gb, no possible to make a clone.
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This actually works with any sata drive. The SSD will get hot during the clone operation. That's normal. Takes more power to write flash based memory so more heat is produced. SSD runs cooler during normal boot. Apple cables do not get very hot but all the other cables do. This adapter runs hot all the time reading or writing. With a regular drive add a couple rubber feet to the end to support the drive correctly. This makes a air gap that helps with cooling.
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The SSD should be fine in your Macbook, depending on what version of OS X you are running you may need to install a trim enabler, I recommend the from this site: http://www.cindori.org/software/trimenabler/. As for the USB adapter fitting your current HD for backup purposes that is less clear. Macsales.com has a bunch of these type of products and may be a good resource to see if your adapter will work. Good luck.
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Simple answer, yes. I did a lot of research before buying this item, and I own a 2008 Macbook Pro. I bought Carbon copy cloner, cloned my hard drive, swapped the new drive in, and downloaded and installed a free trim enabler program, it actually was pretty easy, oh and I already had a external hard drive enclosure wich made cloning my drive easy. And it has been working great, glad I did it.I had read lots of other reviews from Mac owners, most saying they were glad they did it as well. if you do a google search, theres lots of information and even some videos showing you step by step. Check out OWC other world computing , but stick with this ssd rated very well. Simple answer, yes. I did a lot of research before buying this item, and I own a 2008 Macbook Pro. I bought Carbon copy cloner, cloned my hard drive, swapped the new drive in, and downloaded and installed a free trim enabler program, it actually was pretty easy, oh and I already had a external hard drive enclosure wich made cloning my drive easy. And it has been working great, glad I did it.I had read lots of other reviews from Mac owners, most saying they were glad they did it as well. if you do a google search, theres lots of information and even some videos showing you step by step.... » Read More Simple answer, yes. I did a lot of research before buying this item, and I own a 2008 Macbook Pro. I bought Carbon copy cloner, cloned my hard drive, swapped the new drive in, and downloaded and installed a free trim enabler program, it actually was pretty easy, oh and I already had a external hard drive enclosure wich made cloning my drive easy. And it has been working great, glad I did it.I had read lots of other reviews from Mac owners, most saying they were glad they did it as well. if you do a google search, theres lots of information and even some videos showing you step by step. Check out OWC other world computing , but stick with this ssd rated very well. « Show Less
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I think it would work fine. Neither is single use, and I used the adapter and software to do drive backups after migrating to the new SSD drive.
216695
Yes I did. if it don't work, download easeus data partition and partition data before you clone. I went from 1tb HDD to 512 ssd with no problems
145168
You need an open bay, or slot to put the drive into. It is well worth the exchange, if there is no other available. Start-up and picture loading becomes closer to instantaneous. The ssd will use less battery, will not get the computer as hot (which always works against speed), and is less delicate.
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While I've never installed one in an older MacBook, I see no reason it shouldn't work. No promises though. And that said, it won't fully take advantage of the speed of the SSD because it will be limited by the 1500mbps SATA bus in the MacBook (this SSD can perform sequential reads of 4000mbps).
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Yes you could, what you need to know....... The drive inside is a std length (~2"/50mm) long w/ the M2 interface. If you are going to clone the original drive you will need to get a M2 to SATA adapter to make it easy.
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Yes, provided the amout of data to be cloned/transferred from the HDD does not exceed the capacity of your SSD.