First time hard drive upgrade mid-2009 mbp

hello,
first post on forum, hope it's in right spot. own 13" mid-2009 mbp running 10.7.3, 2.53 ghz core 2 duo 250gb stock hard drive. second mac , first 1 i've tried upgrading. i've owned 2 years now, , i'm doing more video editing , and after effects work, i've decided upgrade. purchased 8gb of ram installing when arrives later week, , i'm looking upgrade hard drive. i'm interested in seagate momentus xt. i'd go new 750gb version, i'm not sure if compatible computer. if won't work go 500gb version. info great. have computer backed 1tb time capsule drive on wifi, i'm planning on restoring files way. if there's better way i'm ears. also, if has other opinions or tips first time hard drive swap feel free post. thanks.

 

macbook, macbook pro: replacing hard disk drive, transferring data new hdd

the guide includes:

• 0. identify macbook or macbook pro
• 1. getting new hdd
• 2. guides replace internal hdd newer one
• 3. transferring data old hdd new hdd
• 4. using optical disk drive (odd) slot placing ssd or hdd inside mb/p (optibay)

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