I have a full backup of the macbook pro, and my plan was to take out the 5400 rpm hdd, install the ssd, then connect my external drive. The hard drive cable in the mbpro mid 2012 is known to have a high failure rate and you may need to replace it. In this video, i swap the hard drive out in a mid 2012 macbook pro. How to replace your macbook pros hard drive with an ssd. Make offer mid 2012 apple macbook pro intel core i7 2. Installing second hard drive, ssd and 16gb of ram into mac book pro in 2012 duration. If your storage says hdd, you have a traditional hard disk. High performance line of ssds excellent for everyday use, and up to 89x faster than your original drive. After discovering 16gb was max ram, i decided to solve my greatest problem, disk space.
Macbook pro unibody mid 2012 parts for diy repair. If you made it this far, youre probably wondering what parts i updated on my mid 2012 macbook pro. Before you jump in and say no it cant be done please read the below information to see it can be done. Mar 25, 2016 the hard drive s location within the mid 2012 macbook pro is circled in red within the next photo. I want to know if i can buy a macbook pro of the same model, mid 2012, and. Owcs fastest ssd ever with over 6,000mbs real world speed. Tkd 1tb 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. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 2. However, this drive dramatically slowed my read speeds and produced regular errors. The cable is a common point of failure that can slow down or prevent data transfer to and from a hard drive. Macbook pro retina, inch, late 2012 2015 macbook pro retina, 15inch, mid 2012 2015 macbook retina, 12inch, early 2015 2017.
Hi i have a question about installing an ssd in a mid 2012 nonretina macbook pro. Ph000 screwdriver to open your macbook pro and a t6 torx head screwdriver to disassemble the hard drive assembly, standard issue for many macbook pro. Transfer the hard drive retaining posts to your new hard drive. Gtechnology 1tb g drive mobile ssd rseries storage,gtechnology 1tb g drive mobile usbc portable hard drive. Owc solid state drives for macbook pro nonretina 2012 late. How do i install and format new hard drive in mid2012. However, there are many ssds out there that knowing the best one on your macbook pro may be hard.
Question was, is it possible to clone the os from the existing hard drive onto the ssd, along with bootcampd windows 10, and have the 500gb hdd. Transfer speeds of up to 540mbs let you save and share larger files easily, and the lightweight design fits into your pocket or bag. For 10% of a new purchase i was able to double my space. Note that kappy was referring to a 2008 mbp, not a 2012. It may seem like ssds have been slow to take off, but they. Shinestar 2nd hdd ssd hard drive caddy tray replacement for macbook pro 1517 inch a1278 a1286 a1297 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 internal laptop cddvdrom optical. 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. Owc 500gb aura pro 6g ssd upgrade for 2012 20 macbook pro with retina display owcs3dap12r500 4. Upgrading a mid2012 macbook pro to ssd david artiss. The prices of ssd drives are getting low enough that it is a tempting idea. Now im not too sure how to set this new hard drive. Jan 29, 2020 also, if you decide to replace the old drive and install a new ssd all by yourself aka, diy, make sure you get the right screwdrivers ready as you need them to open the bottom case of your macbook pro. Replacing a macs 500gb or 1tb hard drive with a samesized ssd. In this video i show you how to clone a hard drive on to an ssd.
Nov 03, 2015 i havent actually changed any hardware over yet but what i want to do is install an ssd in place of my optical drive, use that to boot the os, and use the hdd the macbook came with as extra storage. Upgrading a mid 2012 macbook pro to ssd how to replace the hard drive in a mid 2012 macbook pro, running yosemite, with an ssd. If you are installing a new hard drive, we have an os x install guide to get you up and running. New 8212049a hdd hard drive cable for apple macbook pro inch a1278 mid 2012 year md101 md102 laptop hdd hard drive cable 8212049a 4.
Upgrade to greater capacity and speed to extend the useful life of your macbook pro. Wd ssd sata blue 500gb macbook pro mid 2012 wd ssd. Macbook pro unibody mid 2012 hard drive replacement ifixit. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all tested and guaranteed with fast shipping.
External hard drive ssd storage mac accessories apple. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all tested and guaranteed with fast shipping and easy returns. Lacie 2tb mobile drive external hard drive usbc usb 3. Unfortunately, if youve got a newer model, youre probably out of luck. How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for only.
Best ssd upgrade for old macbook pro 3 great choices. Macbook pro retina late 2012 ssd replacement, putting in a sata 2. Fusion drive on macbook pro from mid 2012 apple community. Mid2012 macbook pro ssd hard drive upgrade how to youtube. Plug and play installation no extra power cables needed. I personally like using carbon copy cloner when cloning drives. Qnine ssd adapter card for 2012 macbook air and pro retina, hdd hard disk drive converter to 2. Also buy a secondary drive bay for your mac, which replaces your superdrive the disc drive which m. Step by step how to clone an ssd with mac book pro. Macbook pro retina late 2012 ssd replacement, putting in. Replace hdd with ssd for macbook pro unibody, mid 2012. Install the factory hdd in mercury elite pro, easily transfer data to your new ssd, then reuse the original drive as a sleek, highspeed external drive. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro inch and 15inch, mid 2012 free us delivery. Reuse the factory hard drive with mercury elite pro.
Fusion drive on macbook pro from mid 2012 i just recently heard about fusion driving a mac to combine 2 internal drives to act as one from what ive read, my macbook pro from mid 2012 has a 512ssd in the main boot drive. How to add second a ssd to replace optical drive macbook. In this video, i swap the hard drive out in a mid2012 macbook pro. Compatible ssd for macbook pro mid 2012 apple community. Newer models have the hard drive soldered in and can not be modded. The hard drives location within the mid 2012 macbook pro is circled in red within the next photo.
If you have a 2012 mbp, it supports sata3 connectivity. Lacie 1tb rugged ssd pro external drive with thunderbolt 3 next gallery image. But before you physically replace the drive youll want to prep your new ssd drive. The 2012 macbook pros optical bay cannot reliably support sata 6gbs ssds and hdds. Apr 10, 2018 if your mac is more than a few years old, you can almost certainly upgrade the hard drive.
In the uk, site sponsor flexx sells storage upgrades for this macbook pro. If you are unable to watch the video above, or would like to see a quick guide on installing the data doubler, we have put together a stepbystep guide below for replacing your 2012 macbook pro s optical drive with an owc data doubler. To perform a macbook pro ssd upgrade youre first going to need to clone your existing hard drive. Can i replace my macbook pro mid 2012s hdd to a ssd. Back up your system or move data between computers with this 500gb samsung portable solidstate drive. Any macbook pro from 2012 and earlier can be upgraded as well. External hard drive macbook pro retina, inch, late 2012.
Apr 30, 2018 switch on your macbook pro, go to system preferences startup disk and make sure the ssd is selected. I have the macbook pro mid 2012 15 and i have installed samsung ssd 840 evo 2. If you are unable to watch the video above, or would like to see a quick guide on installing the data doubler, we have put together a stepbystep guide below for replacing your 2012 macbook pros optical drive with an owc data doubler. First off, i replaced the original 750gb mechanical hard drive hdd with a 500gb solid state drive ssd. In the us and many other countries, site sponsor other world computing sells storage upgrades for this macbook pro. Owc mercury extreme pro 6g ssd the last ssd drive we have on here is the mercury extreme pro 6g ssd drive. How to replace and upgrade a macbook pro hard disk. 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. Which ssd drive should i buy for my mid 2012, macbook pro. Ph000 screwdriver to open your macbook pro and a t6 torx head screwdriver to disassemble the hard drive assembly, standard issue for many macbook pro repair kits like this one. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2012 hard drive replacement. Macbook pro unibody mid 2012 hard drives sata ifixit. Note, the photo shows the new ssd drive installed in place of the old 5400rpm traditional hard.
Youll want to get a sata to usb adapter like this one. A new ssd drive for your mac will make an instant impact. Ssd aside, heres what youll need to fit your new hard drive. How much faster does a new ssd make a 2012 macbook pro. How do you upgrade the hard drive or ssd in the mid 2012 inch and 15inch macbook pro models. Hello, im looking into upgrading the 750gb hard drive on my mid2012 macbook pro with a ssd of equal or larger size. Upgrade the hard drive of your 2012 20 macbook pro with retina display to an ssd for faster speeds and more storage. Owc 480gb aura pro x2 ssd for macbook air mid 202017, and macbook pro retina, late 20 mid 2015 computers owcs3dapt4mb05 4. Optical drive to ssd macbook pro mid2012 macrumors forums. In this article, you will find details on all the things you need to know about choosing a hard drive.
Reviews only stated others didnt have any issues with the new drive. Replace a hard drive in a macbook pro unibody 2011 youtube. The rion pentalobe 6 pentalobe 5 phillips triwing screwdrivers is a great choice. Macbook pro unibody mid 2012 hard drive replacement. How to upgrade the hard drive or ssd in a inch macbook. Then, i opted to remove the optical drive and replace it with a second 500gb ssd.
May 12, 2014 in this video i show you how to clone a hard drive on to an ssd. If desired, transfer the pull tab over to your new hard drive. The most common repairs with the macbook pro unibody for mid 2012 are replacing a dead battery or upgrading the hard drive or ram. How to upgrade the hard drive or ssd in a inch macbook pro.
Heres how i upgraded my 2009 macbook pro to an ssd and made it feel brand new. How to install a second drive in your mid2012 macbook pro. If you gave it a new name in disk utility, itll show up as such. Repurpose your apple factoryinstalled sata ssd install the factory ssd in the envoy, easily transfer data to your new ssd, then reuse the original drive as a sleek, highspeed external drive. The crucial ssd that you posted a link to will be compatible. Without further ado, let us look at what makes the best ssd for macbook pro in 2020. A solid state drive can seriously boost an old macbooks performance, speeding up the time it takes to launch programs, complete tasks, and render large files. Replace a hard drive in a macbook pro unibody 2011 if playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Ssd upgrade for macbook pro mid 2012 macrumors forums. Note, the photo shows the new ssd drive installed in place of the old 5400rpm traditional hard disk. This is commonly found to be an issue with ssds due.
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