Great macbook pro 2011, i love it, and i believe it is one of the better series of machines apple has produced. What is the maximum amount of ram a 2011 macbook pro can. If not, then install disk sensei, to enable trim support. To make this easy get either a usb or firewire being faster. The late 2016 macbook pro offered choices of a single 256gb, 512gb, or 1tb ssd, while the mid 2017 release also introduced a 128gb option, and all four capacities are. Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. Mc724xxa, mc700xxa newest compatible operating system. Replace the macbook cover and screw in the ten tiny screws. Some users have even reported being able to run dual 6. Early 2011 mc700lla macbookpro8,1 a1278 2419 all macbook pro inch models all 2011 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Macbook pro value equation, dan knight, mac musings, 2011. I did this in two live streams the other night, and continued the process over the following days and now ive got a more or less working windows 10 installation on my macbook pro early 2011 edition. Macbook pro models from 2012 and newer can run the latest version of macos. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement to make this easy get either a usb or firewire being faster external case to hold your new ssd so you can prep it up.
And yeah, even 2011 ers will run it just great for most peoples uses, really after the core i series if you have an ssd and enough. Jul 07, 2016 macbook pro inch early 2011, os x mountain lion 10. Macbook pro inch early 2011 unibody owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory, the owc data doubler, hard drive, and battery in the apple macbook pro inch early 2011 unibody with model id. As to whether or not the one youve linked to will work or not id have to say no because the crucial part numbers shown do not match what crucial states to be compatible with a macbook pro inch, early 2011 like. Installing windows 10 on a macbook pro 2011 without.
Jul 28, 2019 i did this in two live streams the other night, and continued the process over the following days and now ive got a more or less working windows 10 installation on my macbook pro early 2011 edition. Hi guys, my macbook pro feels like its giving its dying breaths when trying to run yosemite, and ive been doing research on amazon for buying a new ssd and ram. Battery for apple macbook pro a1278 mb990lla mb991lla mb990a mb991a mb990ja mb991ja mb990cha mb991cha mb990zpa mb991zpa mb990taa mb991taa a22 battery type. Well built, matches my macbook pro perfectlythis hard drive has a solid state disk meaning no moving parts that can break, its silent, no vibrations and connects to my mac with a usbc cable. The ultimate guide to apples proprietary ssds beetsblog. Backlit keyboard, touch bar, touch id and force touch trackpad. Ssd and ram recommendations for macbook pro early 2011. Hdd ssd sata hard drive connector for macbook pro a1278 macbookpro8,1 early 2011. This silver apple macbook pro laptop features an intel core i5 processor and 4gb of ram for prompt performance while completing daily tasks. Best ssd upgrade for old macbook pro 3 great choices. However, i cannot seem to connect my airpods pro to the mbp, which was the entire point of the os update. Your macbook starts up very slow or performs sluggishly in general. Mac specs by capability mac storage upgrades macbook pro models. Macbook pro inch early 2011, os x mountain lion 10.
A complete ssd upgrade kit for macbook pro early 2011. If the 2011 macbook pro can be tested at sata iii that actually runs at 6. First question is, is there a big difference when using an ssd in an alod macbook pro. Mac ssd upgrades for all macbook pro models macs by. What kind of ssd is compatible with my inch early2011. Could it be that the bluetooth hardware is just not compatible. Tkd 2tb ssd hard drive replacement for macbook air pro 11 15 a1502 a98 a1465 a1466 late 20, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 mac pro a1481 mojave 5yr warranty. Recommendation for ssd upgrade early 2011 macbook pro mac. So the op would need to try testing this with a money back guarantee for instance from owc for the 6. How to install an ssd drive on your mac mini, macbook, macbook pro or imac with our useful installation guides.
I updated the ram to 10 gb and want to change to an ssd. These dualcore mobile cpus have a 34 mb level 3 cache shared by both cores and, thanks to turbo boost architecture, should be significantly more powerful than the core. I successfully installed catalina on my early 2011 macbook pro using the dosdude tool. So you wont be able to get the full potential sequential transfer speeds of a recent ssd, but keep in mind that the most noticeable benefit of an ssd comes from the random access speeds, which are less likely to be. Now, using osx yosemite, its 10x faster than the past. Apple updated the macbook pros on february 24th, 2011. May 05, 2020 macbook pro models are organized by the year they were introduced, starting with the most recent.
Click the model name for detailed technical specifications. I dont mess with the heavy apps anymore, just light consumer work. Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format 67. Recommendation for ssd upgrade early 2011 macbook pro. Is that hardware compatible to photoshop 19 and indesign. Battery for apple macbook pro a1278 mb990lla mb991lla mb990a mb991a mb990ja mb991ja mb990cha mb991cha mb990zpa mb991zpa mb990taa mb991taa a22. How to install hardware upgrades in the macbook pro. For models from before 2012, the latest compatible operating system is noted. Beacause a read something about the slotscables are not so fast in old macs and the ssds performance will not be.
Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement. I thought id take some notes on how i did this step by step, and give you my opinions if this was an adventure worth undertaking. Timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for early late 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 mid late 2011 21. Also, be sure always to read the complete specs page for a specific mac as some compatibility is dependent on os version, firmware, or other details. Next, launch superduper, and set it to clone your mac s hard drive to the ssd. Macbook pro 2011 ssdram compatibilities and investments.
Improve productivity while on the go with this preowned apple macbook pro laptop. The early 2011 model migrates from the dated intel core 2 duo to intels newer core i5 and i7 cpus. I run memory and cpu intensive applications, especially with virtual machines and programming applications, and my macbook just couldnt these heavy apps deadly beach ball icon. From the original white macbooks and early macbook pros through around 2012, a standard 2. How to upgrade the ssd in a inch macbook pro w retina display. Macbook pro inch, late 2011 macbook pro inch, early 2011 model identifier.
How to install hardware upgrades in the macbook pro inch. Ram sodimm ddr3 corsair mac memory 33mhz 16gb 2x8gb cl9 1. As with other mac s, solidstate modules supplanted standard drive form factors, first with custom m. Upgrade parts and products there is no doubt that the early 2011 macbook pros built with the latest intel core i5 and. I want to upgrade to 8gb ram 2 modules of 4gb, correct me if im wrong and something around 250gb ssd. I also run this on a 24imac early 2009 with the stock 1tb drive and a mbp mid 2011 with ssd. Md3lla md314lla mmobiel hdd hard drive ir sensor sleep detector cable compatible with macbook pro a1278 mid 2012 8212049a. The late2011 macbook pro supports sata iiibut apple included only a sata ii hard drive hdd, which may have been for cost reasons, but also should have been a clue.
Owc ssd upgrade kits for macbook pro 2011 apple mac. My macbook pro feels like its giving its dying breaths when trying to run yosemite, and ive been doing research on amazon for buying a new ssd and ram combination to give it new life. How to install an ssd drive on your mac mini, macbook, macbook pro or imac with our useful installation guides awardwinning tech support. Well take a closer look at owcs mercury extreme pro 6g 240gb ssd, along with their data doubler adapter and value line superslim optical drive external solution for early 2011 macbook pro users. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 macbook pro ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. After installing the ssd, make sure you are on sierra or high sierra. Storage info for each macbook pro details on speed, dimensions, and hard drive and ssd interface specifics is listed below along with common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook pro in order to determine which hard drives and ssds are compatible. Beacause a read something about the slotscables are not so fast in old macs and the ssd s performance will not be. Jan 29, 2020 you should consider upgrading your macbook pro with an ssd if. Timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 midlate 2011 21. Tkd 2tb ssd hard drive replacement for macbook air pro 11 15 a1502 a98 a1465 a1466 late 20, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 mac.
The inch macbook pro includes a solidstate drive thats blazing fast, with sequential read speeds up to 3. Apple took some big steps forward with the refreshed. Instore tradein requires presentation of a valid, governmentissued photo id local law may require saving this information. This is common for old macbook pros such as 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 models. In this video i unbox and demonstrate the model equipped with the optional ssd. May 10, 20 owc ssd upgrades for inch macbook pro with retina display 2012early 20 models. Mac compatible solidstate ssd drive recommendations.
Up to amd radeon pro 5500m with 4gb of gddr6 memory. Looks like the main thing was the removal of the metal to opengl shim apple had themselves used on older macs on high sierra, so putting that back and patching a few things led to almost perfect compatibility. Macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. Im a graduating computer science student using a macbook pro early 2011, 2. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro inch, early 2011 free us delivery. Mar 01, 2011 apple updated the macbook pros on february 24th, 2011. Mar 07, 2017 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 solidstate drive. The two links ive already provided state compatibility with a macbook pro inch, early 2011, so id order from one of them. The new i5 and i7 models have a lot to offer, but how do they compare with closeout and refurb 2010 models. Had to reinstall on the mbp as audio did not work after the first install. A new ssd drive for your mac will make an instant impact. Switch on your macbook pro, go to system preferences startup disk and make sure the ssd is selected.