With the help of an iFixit YouTube video and repair Guide, I managed to complete the upgrading of Ye Olde MacBook as previously advertised. Unfortunately, the guide delivered with the MCE OptiBay seems specific to MacBook Pros, with no info for us old MacBook peasants. The iFixit material did in a pinch though. Way more tiny screws were involved than I planned, but the machine currently seems none the worse for the experience.
Now I need to put the HD through it’s paces a little, making it the home of my iTunes Library. But I feel good this little MacBook can make it to its fifth anniversary and well beyond.