How do I know I need to upgrade to an SSD? If you want to figure out the nuts and bolts of how SSDs work, here’s a handy reference. SSDs have no moving parts – hence the words “solid state.” So, you may be asking yourself – how can I install a new hard drive? Well, maybe you should consider a solid state drive (SSD) for a real upgrade. The problem with hard drives is that moving parts eventually fail. In a nutshell, there are parts that spin around and write code so data can be preserved. They offer storage based on physical forces – magnetism and movement. You probably know that hard drives store information on your Mac.
Why You Might Benefit from Learning How to Replace a MacBook Pro Hard Drive If you’re a power user and just want to understand how to upgrade your hard drive, skip the section below and head to the next.
Luckily, there’s a practical guide on how to replace a MacBook Pro hard drive – and you’re reading it now! Let’s get back to basics and talk about the problem with hard drives.
