Updated inch model with the redesigned scissor keyboard expected. Sep 25, 2010 macbook pro mid 2010 seagate 500gb momentus xt hd upgrade performance. Owc complete hdd upgrade kit for apple imac 20092010. Boost your macs speed with a hybrid drive macworld. Plug the usb connector into your laptop and your optical drive is ready for use. I purchased this internal hard drive when the one i currently had in my computer crashed, and i even got it with no extra charge because i had the warranty on my computer, which made me very happy. Apple macbook pro 15 mid 2010 500gb hdd 4gb ram i5. Oct 06, 2014 a solid state drive can seriously boost an old macbook s performance, speeding up the time it takes to launch programs, complete tasks, and render large files. Running windows 10 on an older macbook pro antirandom. Im not a computer expert but i did extensive research on the topic about the best ssd for macbook pro and actually upgraded it by myself diy. New 8gb memory new 500gb sshd fast solid state hybrid drive excellent battery passed apple hardware test fresh installation of os x 10. Upgrading the hard drive on your macbook pro is pretty easy and its a great way to breathe new life into an older.
Im looking for one compatible with trim because as far as i know thats the best way to go in order to keep the performance of the ssd after some time. How to install a hd or ssd into the macbook pro inch 2010. Now when i pick up my macbook when the drive is spinning, there is no click. I replaced my 2011era macbook pros 500gb hard drive with the 500gb. Last week, i shared an update with respect to what seagate was doing to address an apparent issue with its momentus xt solid state hybrid drive and macbook pro laptops as of this morning, seagate has reached out directly to select community forum contributors customers and is sending each of them replacement momentus xt hard drives preloaded with an updated firmware to. Macbook pro unibody mid 2010 hard drive replacement. I replaced my 2011era macbook pro s 500gb hard drive with the 500gb. If you use disk utility to check the drive that contains the apfs volume, is there an error. I am a ios programmer and i cant tell you what a big difference this hard drive made in my computer. I bought a 1tb ssd hybrid drive from to upgrade the 256gb hdd that came with mbp 2010. When you need to take detailed notes in college, a macbook pro can help you get it done. Remove the hard drive cable by pulling its connector straight away from the hard drive. Apples new fusion drive not a typical hybrid drive. Totally recommend the increase in memory and this hybrid drive if you do not want.
Upgrading hard disk on mid2010 macbook p apple community. Hybrid drives combine a standard hard drive with an ssd element, usually. If you are like me, i have tons of things running, and ssd can aid in the performance too because v. New replacement cable was not the correct size for the mbp 2010 but worked just fine in my other mbp 2012. And i found the sd23 firmware update for the momentus xt didnt help muchit changed the spindown schedule to improve performance reduce os hangs at the expense of power consumption. Can you suggest the best options to replace a macbook pro 2009 hard drive. My wifes late2011 macbook pro remains in generally good condition, but she started to bump up against the storage limits of its 500gb drive, between iphone photos and videos and her music. What is the best internal hard drive for a macbook pro. Sep 09, 2010 boot up and launch of cs5 photoshop on inch macbook pro mid 2010 with seagate momentus xt ssd hybrid. Hard disk drive, solid state hybrid or solid state. A couple of retailers here in india are telling me that this is the maximum this machine can support. Macbook pro 2010 apfs bootable apple developer forums.
Installing macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2010 dual hard drive. The software on the drive learns what programs you use the most and stores the most accessed files on the ssd part of the drive. Macbook early 2015 and later macbook air late 2010 and later requires os x mountain lion v10. Mar 23, 2011 i am trying to upgrade my macs hard drive. The macbook pro unibody mid 2010 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. Mar 07, 2017 how to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd. Installing hybrid drive in mid2010 17inch macbook pro. How to instructions and video to upgrade the macbook pro unibody hard drive or ssd mid2009, mid 2010, early 2011, late 2011 and nonretina mid2012. Remove the two t6 torx screws from each side of the hard drive four screws total. How to choose the right hard disk for your mac the mac security. Macworld senior contributors rob griffiths and kirk mcelhearn replaced their macs stock hard drive with a seagate momentus xt hybrid drive, which has 4gb of flash storage and a 500gb hard drive. Used apple macbook pro 15 mid2010 500gb hdd 4gb ram i5. The solid state hybrid feature utilizes the addition of nand flash memory to enhance the performance of the drive.
Jan 12, 2017 running windows 10 on an older macbook pro. How to upgrade macbook pro hard drive unibody, 20092012. Macbook pro all models with retina display mac mini late 2012 and later imac late 2012 and later mac pro late 20. 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. This is a solidstate hybrid drive that includes elements of standard hard drives as well as solidstate. If you are installing a new hard drive, we have an os x install guide to get you up and running. Machine is in perfect working condition and in nearperfect physical condition body may have a couple minor marks. Hybrid drive for apple macbook pro 17inch, mid 2009 17inch, mid 2010. Maybe you want need more partitions on your system than mbrs paltry 4. Apple macbook pro laptops from 2010 come with internal storage capabilities that extend from 2gb ram to 2tb ram. What else should i consider when replacing a macbook pro. The battery is aftermarket and the hard drive is a 1 tb seagate hybrid ssd drive.
Installing macbook pro unibody mid 2010 dual hard drive ifixit. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2010 hard drive replacement guide id. Owcs diy videos of how to install memory, a hard drive or ssd, the owc data douber, optical drive, and battery in the macbook pro inch mid 2010. Used apple macbook pro 15 mid2010 500gb hdd 4gb ram i5 for sale in raleigh apple macbook pro 15 mid2010 500gb hdd 4gb ram i5 posted by alec shobin in raleigh. Check out this video of an older 2009 macbook model that compares performance of the stock 5400 rpm drive and the momentus xt hybrid. If your mac has a hard drive hdd or a fusion drive, you might hear sounds from the drive as it comes on during a power nap update, during operation, and when the drive turns off. And newer macbook pro 2016 and 2017 models are not upgradable at all. Hybrid hard drives are a very good upgrade for your apple mac pro or apple imac if you want some of the performance of a solid state drive, but want the capacity of a regular hard drive at a more reasonable price. Used apple macbook pro 15 mid 2010 500gb hdd 4gb ram i5 for. If you use disk utility to check the drive that contains the apfs volume. Used apple macbook pro 15 mid 2010 500gb hdd 4gb ram i5 for sale in raleigh apple macbook pro 15 mid 2010 500gb hdd 4gb ram i5 posted by alec shobin in raleigh. If desired, peel the pull tab off your old hard drive and transfer it to the side of your new drive. Seagate 1tb firecuda gaming sshd solid state hybrid drive. Extending macbook pro speed and capacity with dual drive.
Apples macbook pro has only one harddrive slot, but you can replace. The most common repairs with the unibody model 17 macbook pro laptops are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning fan, and upgrading the hard drive or ram. Internal solid state drives free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its also useful for things like creating professional quality videos. Its worth pointing out that macbook pros from 20, 2014, and 2015 have very few ssd upgrade options. What would be a good ssd drive for a macbook pro mid 2010. How to instructions and video to upgrade the macbook pro unibody hard drive or ssd mid2009, mid2010, early 2011, late 2011 and nonretina mid2012. Align the cables sata connector with the drives port and plug in securely. When apple released their first blade solid state drive in the late 2010 release of the macbook air, they still used established msata interface technology, but ditched the traditional sata and msata form factors found in most laptops at that time. Mar 23, 2012 seagate momentus xt hybrid drive 7200rpm, 32mb cache,6. I put an ssd in place of the old drive, so i cant confirm if it still.
Youll need to transfer these screws to your new hard drive if youre changing drives. Macbook with a momentus xt ssd hybrid drive boots and. Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixits macbook pro 17 unibody repair. Specifically built to provide the best performance available via the drive bay s specifically in your mac.
Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixits macbook pro 17 unibody repair guides for stepbystep instructions on how to make the fix. Many recent macs may be able to use os x internet recovery. Now, you can get a one terabyte ssd on a macbook pro for only. Im thinking about updating a bit my macbook pro mid 2010 adding to it 8gb of ram and maybe a new hard drive, a solid one ssd of probably 240gb. Get the best deals on 2010 apple macbook pro laptops and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. If it will or not i dont know but didnt matter which one went where with this macbook pro. Macbook pro mid 2010 seagate 500gb momentus xt hd.
Dec 30, 2010 check out this video of an older 2009 macbook model that compares performance of the stock 5400 rpm drive and the momentus xt hybrid. Their marketing speak says its an ssd hybrid drive, whatever that means i dont know. If the costgb of an ssd is a nonstarter for you, then consider the seagate hybrid momentus xt as an affordable boost in storage speed in macbook, macbook pro, or mac mini. Apple macbook pro laptops from 2010 come with internal storage capabilities that. Jun 21, 2017 you can use power nap on these mac models. Required for any drive installed into the main drive bay. In the video, the macbook with the momentus xt cold boots and launches photoshop cs4 in just 26. Installing macbook pro unibody mid 2010 dual hard drive. Seagate momentus xt hybrid drive7200rpm, 32mb cache,6. Youll notice that invoking applications or any builtin utilities much quicker. Installing macbook pro unibody mid 2010 dual hard drive use this guide to install a second hard drive in place of the optical drive.
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