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Mac pro mid 2010 and mac pro mid 2012 require manual firmware updates after updating or before reinstalling macos. The macbook pro unibody mid 2010 comes with 4 gb ram standard. Samsung s20 ultra vs iphone 11 pro max note 10 plus huawei mate 30 pro battery test duration. So, to begin, i have a mid 2010, 15 inch macbook pro with a 2. The best and worst macs for upgrades and repairs believe it or not, upgradeability, durability, and repairability are parts of apples dna. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Macbook pro inch, mid 2010 and macbook pro inch, mid 2009 number of memory slots. The mid2009 and mid2010 macbook pro models support 1066 mhz pc3 8500 ddr3 sodimms and officially and unofficially support a. Other world computing announced today through its maxram program the immediate availability of 8gb and 16gb owc memory upgrade kits that enable owners of 2010 mac mini, macbook. There are a number of components in the macbook pro unibody that can be cost effectively upgraded. This was an amazing computer when i bought it and it continues to work quite well for must of my needs. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3. I currently have 4 gb of ram and 250 gb hdd and am running high sierra os.
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If you want a macbook pro just buy one theyre great and to be. Hello, im using a mbp mid 2010 and i wonder if i could upgrade the gpu to a better one. I have never done any upgrades and would like to upgrade to an ssd to speed things up. Upgrade a 2010 macbook pro for photoshop performance. Apple doesnt announce upgrades to macbook, macbook pro and. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2010 macbook pro ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. Basically something so i dont have to lug my 17 hp elitebook around anymore since it weighs. Did a laptop upgrade for a family friend so i figured i might as well make a video about it. Max your macbook pro unibody mid 2010 with 16 gb ram.
I know i can get more ram but, is it possible to upgrade my processor. I use it as just a daily computer to surf the internet, watch movies, store photos, email, etc. I believe there is an efi limitation in os x mountain lion that will not allow the 2010 i5i7 macbook pro s to be upgraded over. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro inch, mid 2010 free us delivery. I believe there is an efi limitation in os x mountain lion that will not allow the 2010 i5i7 macbook pros to be upgraded over 8gb ram. In this video, i talk a bit about my new to me macbook pro mid 2010 and show you how to replace the hdd to an ssd and change out the ram. Buy a21 a1286 battery for apple macbook pro 15 inch only for 2009 2010 version fits mb985 mb986ja mc118 mb986 series notebook ankon. I do recommend upgrading the os if you continue to use it due to security concerns aside from the feature updates. We also provide refurbished macs, external storage, docks, accessories, and more. Find out which macbook pro, macbook air, imacs, and other macs can be. Macbook pro medio 2010 a1278, wel of niet upgraden.
Help on upgrading macbook pro mid 2010 macrumors forums. Mar 23, 2017 i recently purchased a used macbook pro, mid 2010, with 4 gb of ram and a 500 gb hard drive, with a 2. In june 2009 the line was refreshed again with a minor update, apple specs here. Adding a 2nd hard drive or solid state drive to a laptop by replacing the dvd or bluray drive duration. Looking to upgrade my macbook pro mid2010 august 2018. Can you upgrade to the mac os catalina on a 2010 macbook. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac pro mid 2010 mid 2012 pc3106004 dimm free us delivery. Can i upgrade my mbp mid 2010 with samsung 850 pro. How to upgrade a macbook pro mid 2010 with macos lion 10. That will be made worse by catalina os, because it requires 10. How to upgrade a 15inch macbook pro mid 2010 hard drive. Office 365, exchange 2016, exchange 20, or exchange server 2010.
Upgrade os on mid 2010 macbook pro apple community. Easily upgrade your 2008 2010 macbook pro ram to up to 8gb, and save money by trading in your old memory chips. Also featuring serial number and model identifier searches for upgrades. Installation is so easy its barely worth mentioning, upgrading ram in the macbook pro is a matter of undoing a few screws on the bottom of the mac, lifting off the aluminum case. Currently, i own a macbook pro 2010 model and would like to upgrade it to make it faster. If your macbook pro is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will. Bottom case rubber feet outer inner feet bottom case screw for macbook pro a1278 a1286 a1297 15 17 full kit set with screwdriver.
If your macbook pro is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost. Jul 09, 2017 after installing mac os sierra on my old 2011 macbook pro, i noticed it running really slow. The standard maximum ram it will run was initially 8gb, which y. How to instructions and professional services to upgrade the processors cpus in the mid 2010 and mid2012 mac pro nehalemwestmere models macpro5,1. Macbook pro 15inch mid 2010 unibody owcs stepbystep videos of how to install memory, hard drive or ssd, optical drive, and battery in the apple macbook pro 15inch mid 2010 unibody with model id. The machine is in fantastic shape for its age and im looking to make some upgrades to it to use it mostly as a netbookword processing machine. I found a thread that basically answered my questions about ssd and ram upgrades but i want to know if these are still the best options since it is an old machine, or if there is something new to.
Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 17inch, mid 2010 free us delivery. We have mostly been using samsungs evo ssds we dont use the pro version. Any mid 2010 macbook pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8gb ram. The gpu that im using right now is a nvidia geforce gt 330m. Used macbook pro being sold for parts recent upgrades. Batteries free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 pc38500 1067mhz1066mhz upgrade for macbook mid 2010, macbook pro mid 2010, imac 27late 2009, mac mini mid 201016gb kit2x8gb. Can i upgrade my mbp mid 2010 with samsung 850 pro ssd. Buy timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3 1067mhz1066mhz pc38500 sodimm ram upgrade for late 2008, earlymidlate 2009, mid 2010 macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini 8gb kit2x4gb. Should i upgrade my mid 2010 model macbook pro to macos. Technical specifications for the macbook pro inch core 2 duo 2. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd sign in to comment. Hey guys i am looking to upgrade my macbook in order to avoid buying a new computer this year. How to install hardware upgrades into the inch macbook.
The best and worst macs for upgrades and repairs macworld. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 2. Owcs stepbystep videos of how to install memory, a hard drive or ssd, the owc data douber, optical drive, and battery in the apple macbook pro inch mid 2010 unibody with model id. That old machine is not supported by apple because even the current mojave os already uses hardwre technologies available only in modern machines, that are not in your old machine. The mid2009 and mid2010 macbook pro models support 1066 mhz pc38500 ddr3 sodimms and officially and unofficially support a. The macbook pro 2010 supports up to 16 gb ram 2 x 8 gb ram modules. When you upgrade to macos catalina, you get more of everything you love about mac. While the hardware has become difficult if not impossible to upgrade yourself, apple has worked on extending the macbook pro s life by making sure its operating system, macos, runs on models going back many years. Best ssd ram for mid 2010 macbook pro macrumors forums.
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