MBP replace superdrive with harddrive?

I forgot to tell you all that I have a MBP 15" 3,1 dual 2 core...

[quote|Wilhelmsson]I forgot to tell you all that I have a MBP 15" 3,1 dual 2 core...[/quote]

You would need the correct mod kit, or the ability to manufacture a mod kit for it.

Personally, I can't see crippling a laptop for a 2nd hard drive. It's your computer, tho.

[quote|Sarabian]You would need the correct mod kit, or the ability to manufacture a mod kit for it. Personally, I can't see crippling a laptop for a 2nd hard drive. It's your computer, tho.[/quote]

a mod kit? Where could i got one?

My superdrive is broken and a new one is to expensive for me!

[quote|Wilhelmsson]a mod kit? Where could i got one? My superdrive is broken and a new one is to expensive for me![/quote]

http://newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main...

[quote|fastroger]http://newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_27[/quote]

+ http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SE-T084M-RSWD-External-Lightscribe/dp/B001ECBZ1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=...-1

[quote|fastroger]+ http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SE-T084M-RSWD-External-Lightscribe/dp/B001ECBZ1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239750801&sr=8-1[/quote]

thanks for the link fastroger! A much cheeper solution then I found i Sweden, were i live :)

I have a friend though that's on a trip in the US so he can bring one with him home :)

so thanks again !!

[quote|Wilhelmsson]thanks for the link fastroger! A much cheeper solution then I found i Sweden, were i live :) I have a friend though that's on a trip in the US so he can bring one with him home :) so thanks again !![/quote]

Hi again, when I try to find out if the optical drive for my MBP 3,1 is SATA och PATA i could only find this info:

Linking: ATAPI

Revision of the Firmware: ZA0E

Does this make any sence to you guys? What should i buy?

thanks in advance

[quote|Wilhelmsson]Hi again, when I try to find out if the optical drive for my MBP 3,1 is SATA och PATA i could only find this info: Linking: ATAPI Revision of the Firmware: ZA0E Does this make any sence to you guys? What should i buy? thanks in advance[/quote]

i opened my mb2,1 to find out what i need. in the systeminfo (about this mac) for my mb2,1 it says PATA interface.

maybe you also need PATA to sata (if you want to build a sata harddrive in the opti bay) - but to be sure just open your mbp / backside of the cd-dvd drive and check it out.

the best thing is in this case the B VERSION because its only 9,5 mm high. i bought the normal 12,5mm version and have to remove the lid.

the transport took 6 days from usa to germany. no extra tax - no problems with duty.

one thing doesnt work => pata to sata => if my hibernate state is configured to "full sleep to hdd" ( image of ram is written to hdd - no power on standby) --- this doesnt work -- i have to use "sleep to ram"

[quote|fastroger]i opened my mb2,1 to find out what i need. in the systeminfo (about this mac) for my mb2,1 it says PATA interface. maybe you also need PATA to sata (if you want to build a sata harddrive in the opti bay) - but to be sure just open your mbp / backside of the cd-dvd drive and check it out. the best thing is in this case the B VERSION because its only 9,5 mm high. i bought the normal 12,5mm version and have to remove the lid. the transport took 6 days from usa to germany. no extra tax - no problems with duty. one thing doesnt work => pata to sata => if my hibernate state is configured to "full sleep to hdd" ( image of ram is written to hdd - no power on standby) --- this doesnt work -- i have to use "sleep to ram"[/quote]

15 min work ... http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBo...-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Model-A1211-Optical-Drive-Replacement/461/1

(looks like normal pata interface - so you ll need the = OBHD9-SATAB (9,5mm)

or OBHD-SATA (12,7mm) or OBHD-SATA (12,7mm) ==> !! => for this case you ll need to resize the high by yourself .... just remove, let the lid out.

[quote|fastroger]15 min work ... http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Model-A1211-Optical-Drive-Replacement/461/1 (looks like normal pata interface - so you ll need the = OBHD9-SATAB (9,5mm) or OBHD-SATA (12,7mm) or OBHD-SATA (12,7mm) ==> !! => for this case you ll need to resize the high by yourself .... just remove, let the lid out.[/quote]

Thanks for the extensive help.

You were talking about problems with the sleep function, is this when you put the screen lid down ?

Okay, i think i'd rather buy the case completed, without having to fix and trix with the case to make it fit, so the 9,5 mm case is the one for me ? :)

If I now have a pata interface and through the case install a Sata 2,5" harddrive, am I going to have any other problems? other then the sleep problem you mentioned ?

I will try to get some free time this weekend to open up my MBP..

Thanks again Roger, I know I have a lot of questions but I love being on the safe side when it comes to computers :)

[quote|Wilhelmsson]Thanks for the extensive help. You were talking about problems with the sleep function, is this when you put the screen lid down ? Okay, i think i'd rather buy the case completed, without having to fix and trix with the case to make it fit, so the 9,5 mm case is the one for me ? :) If I now have a pata interface and through the case install a Sata 2,5" harddrive, am I going to have any other problems? other then the sleep problem you mentioned ? I will try to get some free time this weekend to open up my MBP.. Thanks again Roger, I know I have a lot of questions but I love being on the safe side when it comes to computers :)[/quote]

no prob. you r welcome.

the 9,5mm should fit- for 99,9%

for 100,00 % sure => i can only speak for the tested,

my mb2,1 with 12,5mm (without lid) bay

(pata to sata bay => build in sata 160 wd black drive 70mb/sec performance) configuration.

-with this config ive got no performance loss, compared to the mentioned drive connected to the normal internal hdd sata connector.

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if you put the screen lid down, the mb(p)x,y goes to sleep, thats right.

what hibernate mode you are actually using you can try out by checking the actual wake-up time.

if your wake up time (close the lid - wait a "minute" - open the lid) is under 5 seconds (or immediantly) you are using Suspend-to-RAM (default mb(p) state => so no config changes are needed, just good to know)

sleep problems with hibernate state 3. (suspend to HDD) // till now ive got no solution for this, but for me its not really a huge problem. im just using the normal(default) hibernate state 2 (suspend to ram--it just cost a little power, but its wake-up time its much faster that suspend-to-hdd, hstate 3)

hibernate state 2 (leopard default on my mb2,1) (suspend to RAM - cost little battery power) functions without probs. for more information about hibernate state (how to config it fast/fineTuning & more, with just really simple actions, youve to google for the words: leopard hibernatemode.

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my personal test phase:

till now (4 weeks heavy use) i didnt find any other problems.

[quote|fastroger]no prob. you r welcome. the 9,5mm should fit- for 99,9% for 100,00 % sure => i can only speak for the tested, my mb2,1 with 12,5mm (without lid) bay (pata to sata bay => build in sata 160 wd black drive 70mb/sec performance) configuration. -with this config ive got no performance loss, compared to the mentioned drive connected to the normal internal hdd sata connector. --- if you put the screen lid down, the mb(p)x,y goes to sleep, thats right. what hibernate mode you are actually using you can try out by checking the actual wake-up time. if your wake up time (close the lid - wait a "minute" - open the lid) is under 5 seconds (or immediantly) you are using Suspend-to-RAM (default mb(p) state => so no config changes are needed, just good to know) sleep problems with hibernate state 3. (suspend to HDD) // till now ive got no solution for this, but for me its not really a huge problem. im just using the normal(default) hibernate state 2 (suspend to ram--it just cost a little power, but its wake-up time its much faster that suspend-to-hdd, hstate 3) hibernate state 2 (leopard default on my mb2,1) (suspend to RAM - cost little battery power) functions without probs. for more information about hibernate state (how to config it fast/fineTuning & more, with just really simple actions, youve to google for the words: leopard hibernatemode. ---- my personal test phase: till now (4 weeks heavy use) i didnt find any other problems.[/quote]

Mod Kits are available on many internet dealers such as www.amazon.com and www.ebay.com; but I wouldn't trust eBay with my money. Also, don't you think that a superdrive will be more use to you than a second hard drive. You should get an external hard drive and replace the internal superdrive. But I suppose if I can hold that point, I have to mention that you could buy an external superdrive on www.amazon.com too.

[quote|QEIIRepair]Mod Kits are available on many internet dealers such as www.amazon.com and www.ebay.com; but I wouldn't trust eBay with my money. Also, don't you think that a superdrive will be more use to you than a second hard drive. You should get an external hard drive and replace the internal superdrive. But I suppose if I can hold that point, I have to mention that you could buy an external superdrive on www.amazon.com too.[/quote]