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Mid 2009 Model A1278 / 2.26 or 2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo processor EMC 2326

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hard drive upgrade MacBook Pro 13

hi! i would like to upgrade the hd to a faster and larger 7200 rpm drive. by using 7200 rpm drives, would the battery life be affected? if so, by how much?

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I really like the Western Digital Scorpio Black 7200 320GB drives. I install about 6 a month and have never had a problem with them. I have not noticed any difference with battery life.

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I use Super Duper to clone the old hard drive: http://shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/Super...

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I also use this adapter to do the transfer: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20T...

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iFixit also carries some very nice hard drives and a new one to me the 7200 500GB Seagate: http://www.ifixit.com/Mac-Parts/MacBook-...

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Would the WD7500BPVT 750GB work on a MacBook Pro 13 latest gen?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

On this other fixit link someone liked my comment. So hopefully someone has tried it.

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