How To Make Your Old MacBook Pro Run Like New
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2016
- Replacing your MacBook Pro's old hard drive with flash storage will make your laptop run like a brand new computer.
Here's what you need: solid state drive, hard drive enclosure and cable, RAM cards, Torx Head screwdriver, and a small screwdriver.
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Restore Before Installing SSD Is A Good Trick , Never Seen On Any Video. Nice Video Buddy
Awesome video Business Insider!!! what i really loved about this whole process: OS reinstallation is not required.
One of best simple tutorial. But I agree one of the key missing steps is unplugging the power cable (?). But it seems did not caused any problem; it is just to avoid any problem. Thank you very much. Cheers
I have a 2008 Macbookpro in my closet and you just saved her life. :)
FloatingSpaces did u update to ssd yet, if so how's the performance???
Sammy davis it should definitely be faster but not as fast as the one in the video since the 2008 MBP has only a SATA 2 connection if I remember
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I would like to know if it helped, Im gonna try it out anyways. But i would like to know.
Thanks a lot for the info, I have try it !
What a great idea, thanks!
Very helpful tutorial.
I was about to throw it away and buy a new one, thanks man.
Rule of Thumb ALWAYS disconnect the battery from the logic board before removing and adding hardware!!!!!!!
lol jokes on u, i don’t even have a battery in it
Tech Savvy Unboxing how’s that cut in half cpu performance
@@jellyjordy1154 Don't know about performance but it should be waaaaay lighter to carry. 🏋️♂️
I've never done that in 25 years, and never had even one issue.
EXACTLY!!! You risk destroying the computer!
Wow! It worked! My 2009 is now booting from a 500GB SSD!! With all data intact.
I would never have thought to do this, so thank you!
One delta is that on El Cap I could not use disk utility to successfully do the restore, so I used a free 30 day trial of carbon copy clone, which worked on the 2nd try. Amazing!
I received a MacBook Pro mid 2009 as a gift from a friend and I plan to install a PNY SSD and 8GB DDR3 1066 MHz on it. I hope it will work nice and fine.
hi lil’ late but on what version of mac os is your mac? and is it still running great? thanks a lot
You should but I inatalled the hd with the battery installed. Nothing happen but I know its a precautionary measure.
What cable is that to plug in to the old hard drive and into the USB and where can i find it for my 2010 macbook pro?
Awesome video and right to the point. Did this to my early 2011 MBP with a HD that was at 90% capacity and was really running slowly. Now running the Samsung EVO 1TB SSD and it's like a new machine. Only snag I found was Disk Utility had the RECOVERY selection greyed out. Forgot that this can only be done on a recovery boot - boot up by holding CMD+R on Startup. Thx!
I can't find any help online. I tried to plug in a Euphoria 404HD in my 2016 macbook air and in the preferences where you klik on the spkr icon and it says use this input, it's greyed and wont klik. Any thoughts? thanks,crisinbigbear
@@scrunchymacscruff1244 I sold that computer last year and bought a new M1 MBP. No regrets that’s for sure. But in your case holding the command key down and the R key while it boots up didn’t allow for a recovery boot? As I understand it, that’s the only way to have the RECOVERY available.
@@Rob-bc4yu I am very dumb about protocol's..it's not even a third language to me. Can you explain in steps? On the MIDI install program when the block appears, it locks in the internal mike for a source and won't let me change the assignment (so I can see levels when I talk, being picked up by ..ready? themacsmikes. BELOW the rest of it is the clickable block that says USE THIS FOR INPUT, BUT ITS GREYED out (sorry, didn't meanto shout). I am stuck.
@@scrunchymacscruff1244 sorry, when I saw your post I assumed the 404HD was some type of hard drive. My initial response was based on swapping out the hard drive for an SSD style hard drive. However in your case, I am fairly comfortable with audio interfaces and have ran multiple brands and currently settled on the MOTU 2. The only interface that gave me problems was an older Alesis 8 channel FireWire. And that was due to updating the apple OS software, it would no longer function. Something about the software certificate no longer being valid. My best advice, is if you knew someone with another interface that you could plug in and see if the Mac recognized it. Or go to a music store, and do the old buy and return. But maybe check to see if your Mac is running the current operating system. Could be as simple as updating but could also be due to a recent update. Aren’t computers fun lol. Anyway, hope that helps in some small way. Curious to know if you get it running or atleast get a different brand running. Cheers.
@@Rob-bc4yu I might try that, anyway..thanks
What size torx screwdriver? Can you please have a page with all the instructions? Step-by-step? This is difficult for me. It's hard for me to understand things.
Do you need the enclosure or just a transfer cable
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where can i get an enclosured case for an SSD drive? when I installed mine it just came in the foil packaging....I never thought of preloading all the data before install. Thats a whole lot easier.
very good
A $56 16GB RAM upgrade, and a $49 Kingston SSD upgrade does magic!!!
I got a mid 2012 with an i5, for $150.
I did the desperately needed upgrades. Runs like a new MacBook!
It originally had a pathetic 4GB of RAM, and a shotty 10 year old HDD.
In 2008 lata imac pro 15 u can put in 8 gb ram
And switch hdd to ssd easy
does this help with being able to upgrade the OS? I can't download or upgrade apps on my old macbook anymore
Yes
whats the fastest ram I can replace on this? ddr3 8500?
A couple of yrs ago, did this with my mid 2010 MBP 13", maxed out RAM at 8GB, replaced HD with 250GB SSD, runs much faster. Did same for daughter's older Windows ASUS laptop. So many replacement parts available, you can even replace the screen, keyboards, and motherboard if you want to keep the MBP alive and running. The only main difference to me is the lower res screen on the MBP compared to newer laptops, and lack of touchscreen. Otherwise, it's still a great machine good for many more years.
Also getting a replacement battery,on my 3rd battery since new. Last one swelled up, so hopefully this one will do better; from macsales.com.
This is what I’m looking for not just backing up my Mac into an external hardrive
love the soundtrack
What song is it?
so I have a mid 2010 Macbook Pro 13 inch and it's having the hardest time playing any high res GoPro videos. I just dropped a bunch on this camera to find out the computer itself is the reason the videos barely play. Will this actually do anything?
I got a 2010 MacBook Pro 15” it was upgraded and I use it for everyday use now. It runs el captain I was a bit leany on Mojave so I put the the Mojave background and dark theme so it looks modern. I am 12 and I wanted a Mac for awhile so I got this and we got updated so I can use it to do light gaming like roblox I have vids of me recording on it!
Hi! I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) with a processor 2,3 GHz Intel Core i5. It is too slow now, and if I use the microsoft packet, like office and word, it gets very slow. I am not sure what to do, I love my mac, but I need to get some work done and is becoming impossible to work this slow.... what do you suggest?? Thanks!
Not only Macbook Pro manufactured 2012 or earlier but also the predecessors. I have a Macbook Pro Mid-2010 with SSD and it works like a charm.
2010 aint nothing. I got a 2008 and its still working
@Bobby Papoutsis my 2009 has the Intel Core 2Duo
What was the cable that you used for cloning?
So is it still usable for editing in 2019? Cos I own a 2012 mavbook pro i7 and 8gb ram, but after updating to Mojave it slowed in performance instantly. So can I upgrade and still get a decent use out of it or you would advise I get a newer model? Finally, how long will apple continue to support it? Thank you.
Just did upgrades on my mid 2012 Mac Pro, runs like she's new again.
Thinking of doing this aswell, the only thing holding me back is compatibility between the older software and today's programs and software (photoshop, lightroom, music editing software, etc.) Do you know if the new versions are at all compatible with the older mac OS?
@@Th4tGuY178 After you do the upgrades (ram, SSD etc.) upgrade the system OS to Mojave. It will run very smoothly and yes it's compatible with photoshop, Lightroom, final cut pro etc. That's the whole reason why you should upgrade the internals, so you can run the latest Mac OS with ease.
i'm planning on doing this to my mid 2010 aluminum macbook pro!!! definitely adding this video to my watch later playlist when i get all the needed hardware
www.macsales.com/, Also Known As OWC, Other World Computing. They Have A Spectacular Kit Called A "Data Doubler"; Swaps The SSD For Original HD, AND Fits Original HD Into The Optical Bay For Dual Drives. Great Video For This Swap As Well...ruclips.net/video/sBHJRD8p3xg/видео.html/
how do you put the old os back on after changing the storage?
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Hi all I have a mid 2012 MacBook Pro, when I did a search on crucial for an SSD it said there was nothing that fitted. Did it change mid 2012? How can I find out if I can change the hard and ram? Thanks everyone
Which SSD would you recommend?
where did u get that thing to plug the hardrive?
easy explanation, but there is something I wanna ask. By entering the SSD that was restored from the previous HDD, does it need to reinstall the Mac OS?
Did you find out?
I know this is an old video but can I take apart a xbox 360 external drive and use that with new ram?
Do I have to backup my data ? I’m not wanting to. So can I just go ahead and switch it out?
ram should i get unbuffered or buffered?
Can i upgrade to 500gb ssd on macbook pro 15 inch 2009? Because i saw on the website it’s just 250gb
when you do the restore of the disk hh to the ssd, are all the files copied as they are? including configurations, data folders, operating system, password ... etc? I'm new using macbook, and I'm a bit confused
Stanley Mena DjStanRD yes, your actually cloning your hard drive
After this upgrade can i play 2k20 while running windows?
Install Linux Mint 18 or higher. Very fast. I have an iMac 9.1 with Mint 18.2. Runs great.
Pls suggest me any alternative
i can use and hard drive?
is there a way i can clone my hard drive to my external and use that external hard drive to run on an iMac?
What I'm trying to do is i have final cut pro x installed on my MacBook pro but would like to use that on a different computer (iMac 5k) I'm not allow to install programs on the iMac because it's the school but I would love to edit 4k footage on that iMac is there any way i could do this work? do i have to clone my hard drive to my external hard and boot the iMac to it? how can i do that?
yeah you can. You can use the time machine to do it. Otherwise 1st format the external hard drive with the same file journal system as the main os hard drive. Then reboot but make sure you press and hold the option + R key till you come to system repai. From there you select the source and destination once you click the disk utility function. restart.
What are exactly the screwdrivers i need for a MacBook 13 inch mid 2012..? I would appreciate anyones help..i'm planning on changing the drive and ram at least.
ifixit.com answers these types of questions
Hi, I have old Macbook Pro (mid 2009), would you suggest SSD and RAM, please?
Thanks
CatWild Leon yes. Definitely. I’ve just bought a duo core 2, it came with 8gb Ram inside and it responds as quick as my i5 retina pro but it is slow loading. I’m ordering parts next pay day.
CatWild Leon a
N i C E ! ! !
I have a 2011 MacBook Pro do I need to get 250 gb or can it be more
I started out with similar read / write speeds as the ones in this video. I made the exact same changes, but my read / write speeds are only at 200 / 250. Do you know why this would be / how to make faster like in this video?
He may have different ram or faster SSD
ram has nothing to do with it. They obviously have a faster ssd
It might be the connection on the motherboard, cannot support those speeds.
It boils down to which SSD you installed. Older SSDs just were just not as fast as current SSDs but they still were faster than all but the most exotic hard drives. There are a variety of reasons, most of which the average consumer has no visibility into but if the interface is not at least a SATA 3, then you can assume that it just will not be as fast as today's SSD because the SATA 1 and SATA 2 interfaces just are not very fast.
Its all very relative, if your SSD does not measure very well in benchmarks tests it still might work perfectly well for everyday tasks. The next most important thing to upgrade is to the latest version of macOS, because the newer versions have been optimized to give such better performance when using an SSD (due to SSDs having very different performance characteristics than traditional hard disk drives). I would not worry about it unless you are copying massive amounts of very larges files every single day. For daily tasks your SSD might work just fine.
old macbooks uses sata 2 interface which goes up to only 250mbps no matter how fast the ssd is. and some ssd have slower speed too, my corsair force 3 only got 80mbps write and 200 mbps read
Hi, Friend, I did the same as you showed in this video but why I am not getting that much fast speed as shown in your video after installing new Samsung 250 GB SSD ,Please help
You might need to update the internal HDD cable to a SSD cable. They have them ar macsales.com cheap.
Is all RAM the same size? Does a Mac take a certain one? Can you post the link to the one you bought?
www.macsales.com you can find specifications for the RAM and SSD for every macbook.
After replacing my HDD with SDD my mac says the HDD is not initialized, therefore I am unable to repair with disk utility to use as a storage drive. Apple said they do not support doing (for obvious reasons). Any suggestions on how I can reuse my HDD as extra storage?
let me understand, u replaced your old hhd for a brand new ssd and u cant initialize de operating system? or u cant use your old hdd as an external drive?
Nice
There are many factors in Mac speed ups. One resource I discovered which successfully combines these is the Mels Speed Method (check it out on google) definately the no.1 resource i've seen.Check out all the awesome info .
Hey everyone, the best info that I have ever had was by using the Mels Speed Method (just google it) definately the most helpful remedy that I have ever tried.
Will these upgrades allow me to install Mojave on my late 2011 machine. Currently can only run it on El Capitan and can't use Adobe Premiere Pro.
@Kali Southpaw Thank you. What do you know about date and time settings, and will that prevent being able to upgrade the OS after the mods...
What if you wanted to do a Fresh Install of the latest OS on the SSD?
Hugh Jazz you clear and format the ssd as they did in the video, then download the latest macOS installer from the app store and format a usb drive as an OS installer (there are plenty of forums/websites online that tell you exactly how it’s pretty simple), then once you have put the SSD into the mac you plug the usb in and hold option and the power button for 10 seconds and it will let you select the usb to open the installer to install macOS onto the ssd
Or you can boot up the Mac while holding Command R (recovery mode) and download the OS over WiFi. It'll take longer, but it is easy.
Question : this is really interesting, but I have a very old (and very slow) mid-2009 MacBook Pro. I can't even get the new OS X. I'm stuck with version 10.8.5. If I follow these instructions, will it solve all my problems? Or should I just buy a brand new Mac? Thanks!
hi,
i have a
MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2011)
processor: 2,3 GHz Intel Core i5
memory: 4 Go 1333 MHz DDR3
graphic: Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 Mo
can i do something great with this ?
thanks in advance !!
Ypu csn do this. But youll need a ssd cable upgrade also.
Macsales.com has them
Will this work for late 2011 MacBook pro?
Youll also need to upgrade the internal hdd cable to a ssd cable. Macsales.com has them cheap.
I have a Macbook air , can you tell me which ram and SSD I need
Oops! you are out of luck mate. You can upgrade the PCIe SSD module though. The RAM is soldered to the motherboard so you can't upgrade that unless you got some soldering skill. Sad thing that from 2015 MacBook and 2016 MBP onward apple has extended this soldering technique to both RAM and SSD.
macbook airs are a little different. Depending on the year, you still might be able to replace it though.
To my knowledge even the original 2008 MacBook Air has an embedded/soldered RAM. Only the SSD can be replaced. Kinda a bummer! Only way to replace the RAM is to desolder the chips and upgrade it. I saw on a Chinese you tube video where a lady does logic level repair and changes the chip.
does this actually works?
i wanna know how to make new MacBook run like any other laptop at that price range !
It already does.
i want to ask you something i have a 2012 macbook pro i tested its speed and i got like 1045.6 MB/s for write
and 1415.6 MB/s in reading is that good or bad?
(btw i didn't buy those things that you asked to buy it for the mac to make it faster)
Minecraft Gamer yes those are good speeds
My 15” 2011 MBP has 16GB Ram, a 512GB SSD and still runs slow. I’ve wiped the hard drive and re-installed the OS, but no dice. I think this is related to the shitty GPU that they had to switch out once, when it failed. I bought a new laptop (Surface), but I still want my Mac to be faster, so I can use it when I want.
Maybe some bloatward on your comp man.
@@ak47ava Nah, I wiped the hard drive and did a fresh install, didn't restore from backup.
I understand that the computer will run faster and stronger like new computers. But due to its age will the new MacOS updates be available?
Do you actually need the new ram cards for the new hard drive, or can i just keep the 2x4gb ones i have atm?
You can keep the ram you have.
you putted the samsungs battery
WHERE CAN I BUY RAM MEMORY FOR $37?? HELP! lol
i have one of 2gb, would take those $37 ...
Exactly what i was thinking MR37137
Can you recommend the sources of the replacement parts?
www.macsales.com/, Also Known As OWC, Other World Computing. They Have A Spectacular Kit Called A "Data Doubler"; Swaps The SSD For Original HD, AND Fits Original HD Into The Optical Bay For Dual Drives. Great Video For This Swap As Well...ruclips.net/video/sBHJRD8p3xg/видео.html/
I also have a 2008 MacBook Pro that’s just lying around. I wish he would’ve listed all the part numbers so I can get exactly what he put in his MBP. Anyone one knows the part numbers?
Charles Morzo just get any ssd off eBay and your good to go
Your hdd cable might not handle the ssd speeds. 2010-2011 models need a 2012 cable to work properly. Thats why the video is really for 2012 models. Other videos show older models upgrading the cable too.
Is anyone in Idaho or Washington and I can pay you to do this?
I have a 13inch macbook pro (late 2011). Can anyone tell me wich SSD and RAM i have to buy? Thenks
You need DDR3L SODIMM memory for ram
And any 2.5 inch sata ssd with the 9.5mm adapter for installing it into the laptop
9.5mm adapter: www.amazon.com/EDGE-7mm-9-5mm-Spacer-Adapter/dp/B014LQM6I2
Some compatible ram and ssds: www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Apple/macbook-pro-%2813-inch%2C-early-2011%29
goto "crucial.com" and get it from there, I put a great ssd in my 2009 which i then moved a year after to the 2012 mbp
You got any recommendations for where to get a good replacement battery? alot of dodgy brands around
@@rdasher7747 eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/SSD95MMSPFL/
Read the bottom of page....
Does it have to be the pro
What if I download more ram?
Santiago Hernandez wtf you talking about? RAM is read access memory it’s like saying what if I download more brain...
The 2 “chip bars” hr replaces at 1:40 are the RAM, it’s hardware not software
Santiago Hernandez this is the best I’ve ever read.
well then you download more ram and thats it
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This is what I was looking for. Next time please make sure you add Amazon affiliate links for you to earn some money and me to not waste time looking for the products. Thanks!
Apple really has to offer a new model by now.
邵涵 they're rumored to announce a new MacBook Pro VERY soon!
2017 macbook sucks. We will have to wait for the quad core 2018 or 2019. Meanwhile a 8 GBRAM SSD 2010 macbook works just awesome. And the apple icon has light, which is the most important feature
Why buy that junk. 2012 models rule.
I upgraded my mid 2009 macbook pro up to 8gb ram and installed a 1 TB ssd drive in it back in early 2017. I'm running El Capitan on it and it runs like a dream. It runs likes its brand new. It still looks new. Best money I ever spent on a computer. I have had windows based computers that hardly have made it beyond a year before they were irrelevant. It's been far from the case with this laptop. When I buy a new laptop it will definitely be another macbook pro.
Got a link for stuff you bought
I don’t have a link but I got everything from ramjet
UPDATED PRICES:
250GB HD $35
Don't need any of the rest................Just crack open the case and put the drive inside. Plenty of videos on youtube tell you how to do it, with your specific model.
I'm running a 2011 MBP with a 250GB SSD and 4GB RAM, and trying the extra 4GB of RAM mad ZERO difference.
Will this work on a mid 2013 macbook pro?
Anthony Bolduc nope. After 2012 Apple started using parts that cannot be replaced.
you may be able to replace the ssd by also buying an adapter (you’ll have to look up the connector in your machine) and use it with an msata or m.2 ssd. i did it with my late 2012 retina but i’m unsure whether or not there are adapters available for mid 2013s? the ram is soldered in though so that’s not removable at all
I have a question why did you change the ram?
Doubled the RAM from 4 GB to 8 GB. Useful if you're one of those people with a dozen tabs and a handful of apps open at once.
Where does he get 8gb for $37?
runs a sodimm or drr3l
I don't know where the hell does he get any ram for that price but in 2018 I jut bought the crucials
4+4 GB 1066 Mhz which are the only good quality brand available for the 2010 version for 114€ and I feel rapped.
Usually both newegg and amazon have good prices in the USA. However this video is from 2016 and RAM this old starts to go up and price due to supply/demand issues. Not much RAM from 2012 floating around.
so we cant just delete everything , restore it clean to make it faster?
well to make it like new or is it necesary to buy those parts
you need the SSD and potentially the RAM to make a dramatic difference in performance.
ssd?
Solid State Drive, sometimes called Flash Storage. See here for the difference: www.storagereview.com/ssd_vs_hdd
ssd and flash storage is not the same.
Or you could just upgraded the ram and the hard drive to a SSD and put windows 10 on it 😏
I can't even find a legit battery for my MacBook. ...
NismoFury other world computing (they alwYs have them) or I think I got the last one on Amazon
Apple will get mad
Then gpu panic happens after you spent time and money on the upgrades since Apple used a cheap capacitor on the logic board.
Not working bro
Best about macbooks: You can easily access the parts and literally make it to a average performance gaming pc lmao
Wow, that music is annoying...
still shit if they don't support old software xD
LUL it doesnt work man. its soldered on
Alan Xu RAM is soldered in macbook pros from late 2012 onwards, HD/SSDs are still removable up until the 2015 pro models
. I know the mid 2012 glossy MD104LL/A is fully upgradeable. The last fully upgradeable model with highest specs. All retinal display models from 2012 and up Ram is soldered.
The computer is the processor!!!! Upgrading a hard drive is not a the same as a getting a brand new computer! Plus it could go wrong!! Just buy a new MacBook Pro!!
David J why waste $1500 on the new macs that can’t be upgraded when you can by a Mac for under$200 and upgrade it. My 2010 MacBook unibody just got upgraded to 16gb ram and 250gb ssd and it’s just as fast as the new macs except for screen quality but it only cost a total of $400 and it gets the job done and I can even play high end games on it even though it’s not recommended lol.
Cheers for reply but I can't see any Macs for 200usd.
David J they are actually $150 now I bought mine 2 years ago for $250 but there on eBay I’ll find u a link
David J google MacBook unibody 2010 and Walmart and amazon will pop up with them for $169 and then you can just upgrade by going to OWC.com and they sell all the Mac parts u need and just input the model MacBook and they will show you your upgrade options. I recommend 16 gb ram and 250gb crucial ssd echo you can get for a little less then $100 and the ram is like $150-$170
Cheers ears! That's really kind.
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After this upgrade can i play 2k20 while running windows?