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Replacing optical drive in macbook with SSD: does it matter where the SSD drive is installed?
I've just replaced my MacBook Pro's optical drive with an SSD. I used OWC's Data Doubler kit. I've moved my OS and all my data onto the SSD, and I'm now using it as my boot volume.
In other threads, ...
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Is it a good idea to seal off the optical drive bay after installing a second HDD?
When installing a HDD instead of the SuperDrive:
Does the bracket, which holds the HDD, seal off the optical drive slot in the unibody?
If not, it seems that debris and dust could get in. (I guess ...
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Can I install an IDE (PATA) optical drive in a 2009 Mac Pro?
The 2009 Mac Pro uses SATA for its optical drive bays. I have an older IDE (PATA) DVD burner I'd like to use with it.
I know there are IDE-SATA adapters, but they take up some space, and the fit ...
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How to install an Operating System after replacing optical Drive by a second HDD on MacBook white late 2009?
I want to improve the performance of my MacBook white by donating it a Solid State Drive.
Because the prices are too high and I don't want to get stuck in space shortage, I thought of replacing the ...
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How can i diagnose a failed Install of Snow Leopard?
I'm trying to upgrade from Leopard 10.5.8 to Snow Leopard, using the install CD.
The steps are:
Insert the DVD
Start the installation
When is about the 40-50% of the installation, the system ...
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Will a MacBook7,1's SuperDrive work in a MacBook2,1?
A friend of mine has a MacBook2,1 mid 2007 with a dead Combo Drive (long story short, someone at the Apple Store put the wrong drive in), and I have a MacBook7,1 (mid 2010) that I tore down for parts.
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