"*Originally, both the official and actual maximum RAM was 8 GB. However, as confirmed by site sponsor OWC, if running OS X 10.7.5 or higher, updated with the latest EFI, and equipped with proper specification memory modules, this model can support up to 16 GB of RAM." You are correct with the OP still running 10.6.8
Ssd macbook pro mid 2010 serial#
That model will support an SSD (it has a Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) connection) and up to 16GB of RAM.
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Ssd macbook pro mid 2010 upgrade#
Depending on your upgrade budget you could go with a Samsung EVO or Samsung Pro SSD (I have one of those in my late 2011 MacBook Pro). You're done with it.I agree that an SSD would be a good upgrade and yes you will see a difference with the SSD as opposed to the 5400rpm that probably came installed on the system. At this point, you can store your hard drive away or convert it to an external hard drive. Remove the four torx screws attached to the hard drive and set aside. Carefully wiggle the connector - not the ribbon itself - to disconnect it. You'll see that a SATA ribbon is attached to one end. To remove the hard drive, use the regular screwdriver to unscrew the two black screws belonging to the bracket securing the hard drive. Use a soft brush or gentle bursts of compressed air to release the dust and grime.
Ssd macbook pro mid 2010 full#
I found that after years without cleaning, mine was full of dust. At this point, you might want to clean the inside of your Mac. When the cover comes off, touch a metal part to release the static electricity. Put them in a small container as you remove them they are easy to misplace. Remove your MacBook's back cover by unscrewing the tiny screws. In case you missed it in the previous step, shut down your computer. When the process is complete, eject the SSD and shut down your computer. This could take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on how much you have stored on your hard drive. Then choose Backup All Files, and click Copy Now. If you gave it a new name in Disk Utility, it'll show up as such. Next, launch SuperDuper, and set it to clone your Mac's hard drive to the SSD. This will format the drive and prep it for the next step. No need to change any settings, unless you'd like to give it a new name. Then, click the Erase button at the top of the window and then click Erase. Once it's connected, launch Disk Utility (searchable through Spotlight), and select the SSD from the left sidebar. Start by connecting the SSD to your computer with a dock or cable.
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The whole procedure took less than an hour (not counting the half a day it took to clone my MacBook's hard drive to the SSD). I replaced my 2011-era MacBook Pro's 500GB hard drive with the 500GB Samsung 850 Evo. And they aren't nearly as costly per gigabyte as they once were. They are more energy efficient, more reliable and quieter than hard drives with magnetic, spinning disks. There's a reason that all modern MacBooks and the vast majority of all laptops sold today use SSDs.
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If you have an old MacBook Pro with one foot in the grave, the single best thing you can do to breathe new life into it is replace its traditional spinning hard drive with a solid-state drive.