I need suggestions to replace a hard drive on my laptop the macbook unibody shell 2008.

The 2008 macbook unibody laptop computer (metal) is running on a HD even older, I cleaned up an old mac laptop broken. I have more money and just use this laptop for e-mail and writing.

A representative of Apple at the genius bar told me months ago what to do, but I forget the exact description how to on this subject.

The machine as it is now, can not update past OS 10.5.8.

I would be grateful any input about how I can get this macbook 2008 running well enough for the basic functions of email, photos and writing management.

Check out this site iFixIt on types of hard drives (& a how to remove/install them).

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