Maximizing Storage on Your MacBook Pro

My Problem

I don't use the DVD drive on my early 2011 MacBook Pro, and as a photographer I need as much space as possible. At the same time, I wanted to speed up my programs, including Photoshop. So I replaced my base hard drive with a Samsung 500GB Sumsung 850 EVO SSD and changed out the DVD drive with a 2TB Samsung Spinpoint -- currently the largest 2.5" drive you can fit in a MacBook Pro.

My Fix

I ordered the HD conversion kit, because it included not only the drive enclosure, but also the USB adapter cable so I could still use my DVD drive if needed, plus it came with the tool kit -- which I was extremely impressed with.

My Advice

Between me changing out the main hard drive with the SSD and replacing the DVD with the 2TB drive, it took me 1/2 hr. It went super smoothly. Now I won't need to do anything for a while. I am extremely satisfied -- especially with the driver kit. The instructions couldn't have been more precise. Thanks again!