MacBook Pro (Mid-2010) Overview and SSD and RAM Upgrade
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this video, I talk a bit about my new to me 13" MacBook Pro (Mid-2010) and show you how to replace the HDD to an SSD and change out the ram.
After making this video, I found out that you need at least a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro to run windows 10. So my example in particular in the video, is not going to be able to run it.
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Thank you so much! This gave a new life to my 2010 MacBook pro 13 inch which I can now use for a couple of more years. I am not a great tech person but this was really easy to do!!
Glad it helped!
now that thw 2020 mac is out i can finally afford this one
Be proud! This is an excellent tutorial. Well done
My 2010 macbook pro 13 still runs like a beast, soon it will be 10 years old 😊 the investment was only fucking 1200€ back in 2011, thats insane, I never regret the buy, since then I only added 4 GBs of RAM, a SSD drive, a new battery and a new trackpad.
Awesome! These things are pretty awesome!
i have the same macbook (as a second mobile device/mac/PC) and i have also upgrade an 500 gb ssd and more RAM. Last time the battery nearly explode and i installed a new battery. The touchpad was also broken with the broken battery and i also installed a new (original) touchpad. I have high sierra and snow leopard on it :-) Now i see how long it makes in the future, it is a good macbook
Ugh. You bought the same HD I did. After about an hour of work it spontaneously reboots. Only takes a few seconds to reboot but it reboots 4-5 times a day. No bad sectors just spontaneously decides to piss me off. Anywho...good tutorial dude.
I'll start buying the old mbpros lol Apple mbpros are truly tough and last forever.
Thank you so much for your video. It really helped me out.
Glad it helped you out!
Hey, I'd like to mention that you can replace the Optical Drive with a HDD/SSD by using a Hard Drive Caddy Adapter, if you need more storage, then i'll suggest using this method, if you want to keep the DVD Drive, then i'll suggest buying an external hard drive (I woudn't recommend this option since Macbook Pro's from 2008 to 2011 use USB 2.0 Ports, whilst Macbook Pro 2012 use USB 3.0 Ports). I hope this helps you if you need more storage in your Mid 2010 Macbook Pro.
That’s a great idea!
One of the last Macs you can upgrade just about everything.
Very true.
Such a helpful video. Thank you!!!
Very helpful video..Thanks dude! Now im thinking of upgrading to SSD...
Thank you and you are SMART AF!! Lol talk about a bargain!!
Wow look how thick that thing is!
I'm watching this on a mid-2010 17" MacBook Pro.
I paid £1600 for it back in 2010, reduced from £1800 !!
I've already upgraded it to 8Gb RAM but could do with an SSD update. The CD drive has also packed up since it fell off my sofa many years ago.
Great Vid!
Talking so quickly ...but those shoots say it all :-)
Thx
Frank
I'm glad I came across your video on this MacBook. I'm an original owner of a mint MacBook Pro (mid 2010) and I wanted to squeeze out an extra few years while I save for a new MacBook. I wanted to upgrade to an SSD, MAX out the Ram and change the battery. Your Video gave me a guideline on what to do because I never open a computer before, but I feel it can't be hard. What was the max ram you put in?, size of SSD and did you changed the battery?? THANKS! :)
MagSafe just returned in the MacBook Pro 2021
This shows that, while the Macbook Pro is incredibly expensive, it can easily last 10 years so mine will not be replaced before 2025
Yeah they were pretty good. I just picked up an M1 MacBook Pro and I love that one. Intel ones may be short lived now unfortunately.
In an old pc like I'll probably install Lubuntu or something similar
I would in an old PC, but not an old mac. MacOS still runs great on this, especially with the ssd.
Cool Video
Could you send me a link to the updated products you are installing so I can update also
I think the four gigs of ram in that in that Apple MacBook is already an upgrade I think those originally came with two gigs of RAM embarking 2008 2009 you paid out $100 for 4 gigs of RAM or $100 for a bigger hard drive like a 350 gig hard drive Apple makes good computers but every time you want something a little bit extra you're paying for it
Please do a video with this MacBook using QuickTime player and show a video with non voice mode and voice mode!
Hi, I’m looking to get something similar. MacBook 13” 2.0ghz intel core duo A1278z 250gb and 4gb RAM. Does it look and function the same as this one?
A1278 looks like a MacBook, not a MacBook Pro. I think physically it looks similar but if I remember correctly it doesn’t have a back lit keyboard and may be missing some I/O.
You could have shown the differiencial time lauching the machine with the news specs
Yeah I could have. Thought it about after I already changed everything over back then lol. It was much better from what I remember after the swap.
@@marcostechtalk1714 aight, thanks, and thanks for the video
Could Adobe photoshop work on a 2010 macbook
I had my computer updated..2010 MacBook Pro to high Sierra and put in a new SSD SATA hard drive. But now when I try to start it it goes black for a second before it shows the log in..?? I feel like this is the beginning of big problems but maybe I’m wrong. Other than that it’s working fine
hey, do you know wich one is the Webcam Cable? Please
Hi can i put my ssd in my latop and do the ram upgrade later???
Thanks for the vid. Can you tell me how to upgrade the usb ports to 3.1?
As far as I know, there is no way. You’d need a mid 2012 logic board.
Thank you for the video! very helpful... I'm in the process of upgrading the ram, need to buy the ram slots... can you kindly send me a link to the ones you used.... I was wondering what the maximum ram is for the Mid 2010 13" Macbook Pro
It looks like this is what I used. Timetec Hynix IC Apple 8GB DDR3... www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6ROBYU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for making and sharing this helpful video. I have a MacBook Pro Mid 2010. I used to use Final Cut Pro and it was working fine but now it’s very slow even though I don’t use any heavy software on it. I actually haven’t used it for some time now.
Could you suggest me a software or tool to check the issues please?
I also would like to upgrade it, so could you suggest me what part I can upgrade and what maximum capacity I should get for those parts? Thanks in advance.
I would just pop a 2.5” SSD in there. If you are still on the original drive it’s probably dying.
I just won a 2010 MacBook Pro on eBay! What program are you currently using to edit your videos on this MacBook Pro?
Nice! I don’t use this one for video editing as it’s too old to comfortably edit 4K video. But I would use iMovie more than likely if I were using it today.
Nice video. Where did you purchase the parts from?
Amazon.
I have the 2010 plasticy white macbook
Nice I have one of those as well.
There seems to be a big debate on whether you should go with 8GB vs 16GB of ram for mid 2010 macbook pros! What did you go with?
I ended up doing something weird and went with 10GB lol.
Hi great video.
Help me to include to those HDD drive info details and memory card detailed info pls.
Cause am in Singapore wanted to upgrade myself also is there a way to upgrade the graphics card in this 2010 mid 13 inch macbook pro?
Thanks again
Thanks for being so descriptive, I had a 2012 macbook pro I used just for audio production. Would this upgrade be able to handle recording and editing songs in logic?
I actually do use it to play around with logic from time to time. Even with the SSD it is a little slow loading software instruments. I definitely wouldn’t want to have a multi track project on it (within reason).
Is good for photoshop and video editing?
Maybe for some older low res photos from that time period but I wouldn’t use it for 4K editing and new RAW photos. My main editing pc has a 6700k, 32gb of ram, Gtx 1070, a 970 pro, and a 970 evo plus for scratch disks and it still runs choppy with 4k footage.
Do you know if the 2.66 ghz version can be upgraded to 16gb of ram?
Hey Marco, nice video! I bought some parts for my MacBook Pro mid 2010. I have a 500GB SSD coming in, 16GB of RAM (8GB X 2), and a NuPower battery. I just wanted to ask what kind of tool set you're using and where I can find a good set? Thanks, Kelvin.
hi !How's your upgrade?Can you give me the product name of the SSD and the RAM?thanks!does it worked for you?
I use a micro center tool kit I bought back in 2015. Has a whole bunch of different tools in it and it’s really small.
I bought a Samsung 500gb and I don’t plan on backing up my old he’s drive. What’s do I need to do next to turn it on?
Can you do a boot up video ? I wanna see how fast it is
Sure I’ll make one as soon as I have some time!
Made one!
Does the Mac work a lot better now you’ve changed the ram and ssd ?
Yes much better.
Thanks for the video. Whats the biggest RAM you can put into this model?
I believe it’s 16GB
Lol windows 10 can be supported on 1st gen i5,s
Thanks for the helpful video! I have the same computer that is currently my work horse. It is sluggish and randomly shuts down but I’d like to upgrade it. My question is, can I put a 50gig ssd in and do you know the max ram that I can install to squeeze some more life out of this machine? Also, I think I need a new graphics card if you can make a recommendation. Thanks in advance!
You won’t be able to run another graphics card as this has integrated graphics soldered to the motherboard. 50GB SSD is far too small. Even 128GB is probably pushing it. I think you can max it out to 16GB Of ram if it has the newest firmware that it supports.
I think you gonna show me how it works after you upgaraded the ssd n RAM😄
I actually made a video of its performance about a year ago. Here it is:
ruclips.net/video/-fp7SwFVsXs/видео.html
Hey there I’m going to purchase the same laptop used but why would I change the ram and ssd? It seems too complex do I need to change it? And what would happen if I didn’t?
Hi! Is the upgrade worth it if I'm gonna be using mainly photoshop and another photo editing software?
It would more than likely be worth it.
Question is should I buy 2010 MacBook pro in 2020?
That is a great question. It really just depends on your needs.
Hi , so 16GB RAM is working for your ? I see the spec says that two slot supports up to 8 Gb ?
I have 10GB in it. Also I think 16gb works with the newest firmware. I think it was never “officially” supported or something to that affect.
Its SATA 2... can you convert that to sata 3?
Can use any brand of ssd?
Hi which ssd to use ?
Yes it can run windows ten
Everymac.com states it can run up to windows 7 64-bit. Maybe there is a workaround but natively it looks like that is all it does. Apple probably didn’t write drivers for the newer versions of windows for it, so even if it could run it would probably be a bad experience.
Hi Can you please give me the SSD and RAM recommendations or specs i need to buy?planning to upgrade as well thanks!
Pretty much any 2.5” SSD would work I think. I think the ram was DDR3-1066 but it’s been a long time so can’t remember for sure.
Hi, where did you order your SSD and RAM?
Can I use 1067 and 1600 ram together on a the same mac that you have
I am not sure. It might boot but if it works at all without breaking anything it would surely run at the speed of the slowest one.
Hey, how does it run now? Can you like watch youtube 720HD without problems and play games like csgo&minecraft on low-medium?
It runs well. I made a new video addressing your questions!
If it has core 2 duo it’s from 2009 not 2010 the mid 2010s had the 1st gen intel “i5” and “i7”
Pretty sure it was a Mid-2010. I think I remember seeing that in about this Mac but I’ve gone through so many since that it is hard to remember. I remember I had a Mid-2012 in high school that was a first gen i7 one. That one was much better. This one is notably slower.
@@marcostechtalk1714 yea your right my mistake the 13 inch MacBooks did have the core2duos still I think it was only some 15/17s inch that had the i5/i7 on them.
I have this exact macbook but I am thinking of purchasing the new macbook pro m1. Do you think its smart to update now its been 10 years.
Yes the M series are much better than intel, especially now with the M3s out.
I am planning to buy macbook pro 15 inch mid 2010 with 2 graphic cards please suggest should i go for it or not and does it works for me in 2021 ? I am really confuse please help me.
I would not consider getting that today unless it’s just to mess around with. It will be very slow by today’s standards. Maybe wait till the new ARM Macs come out and pick up a late model Intel one for a little less. Or get a 2013 retina MacBook Pro because at the very least those will run Mac OS Big Sur coming out later this year. As for the fate of future releases it’s anyone’s guess if it will still be supported.
I have to say that HP laptops have good build quality. (The expensive models)
agree
is this the same as the 15inch ?
Could it run minecraft
It could but very poorly. I have a video of it playing that game as a matter of fact on my channel.
How much is the capasity of the ram that you put
I think it now has 10GB total, can’t remember for sure.
I changed my ram and ssd and battery and I only get a (? ) On the start up. Then it shutdown
Since you replaced the hard drive you need to reinstall Mac OS. Best bet is probably to put the old one back in and create a boot usb. Or if you have another Mac or a friend with a Mac you can use theirs. Apple has a guide on how to do this on their site.
support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372
I have one of these. If I switch to a ssd drive how will I be able to redownload Mac OS if I do not have a disc?
Clone your internal hard drive to the ssd hard drive before you install it. It’s really simple using a SATA to SSD transfer cable.
Do you have a link for the ram?
Can you edit 4K video
I never tried but I would say probably not. I had a newer pc that couldn’t.
So, how much faster is the Macbook with the SSD? Is it worth it?
I didn’t use it much before it, basically bought and immediately swapped it out. It’s decently quick for a decade old machine.
sadly macbook pro is no longer upgradable....
What can you tell me about usb transfer speeds. I have a SanDisk extreme pro that maximizes about 1000 Mbps on usb 3.1 unfortunately this MacBook is usb 2.0 and I only get read and writes of 35mbps??? I have 16gb of ram and upgraded to faster internal hard drive. Need help! Thanks!
I remember it being very slow. Have had this laptop in storage since the last video I made of it so it’s been some time since I’ve used it.
my macbook pro 13 needs a few of replacements speaker, battery, hdd to ssd & 4gb to 8gb or maybe 16gb ram. just wondering how much will it cost me?
It sounds like that is going to far exceed the value of it. It might be best to look into getting another one that doesn’t need all that. The one in this video cost me $135 if I remember correctly.
Do you have a link to the SSD drive you used? Thanks!
I can't remember for sure which one it was, but I did find it on Amazon.
after that, you should showed the differences to us bro
True, I should have. However these days it is widely known the benefit of an ssd vs and hdd, so I did not think to include that. Definitely a consideration for a future video.
Do I have to put macos from the old HDD to the new SSD prior to putting it in?
No I’d just create a boot usb drive with it before pulling it if you don’t have any other Macs around.
Is there any way of making the macbook pro 17 " mid 2. 6 ghz 2010 i7 accept 16 gb ram like the 13" ? As far as i know its 8 gb but watta bummer. Help me
Not that I know of. I would check around google.
Is this still worth doing now in 2020? What OS can I install after changing the drive?
Officially is high Sierra. Unofficially you can run Catalina. It runs decent on high Sierra. If you get one for $130 like I did and you don’t have a Mac but want the Mac experience. I’d say it’s still worth it. Or if you need a laptop I’d say it’s WAY better than any pc would be at this price point new. I wouldn’t pay more than probably $150 for one especially since it will probably stock. The ram and the ssd I think cost me another $80.
can you play hd videos in here with no issues?
I made another video showing how it handled some RUclips. I seemed to run my personal RUclips videos well. Your mileage may vary.
Can I use windows Ram on this Particular Mac
As long as it’s the same type of ram like DDR3-1066 as an example it should work fine.
could i edit 1920x1080 images and or videos?
You probably could but it probably wouldn’t be a very good experience. Keep in mind 1080p was relatively new even for Mac Pros at the time.
RAM Upgradable to? Is this core i7?
I think this one can do 16GB it’s a Core 2 Duo.
Windows 10 supports almost everything back to pentium 4
Apple doesn’t make drivers for it officially for this particular model.
Hi hope you reply to my comment when i checked my storage it says rational. Is it hdd or ssd?
I think you might mean rotational? That would be HDD.
What type of ram do you use? DDR3 or DDR3L?
I think this particular machine was DDR3.
Can this Mac be used for programming?
I would imagine it could be. It can’t run the newest x code though.
What ssd did you use exactly in this video?
I think I put one of those crucial MX series in it. Any 2.5” SSD should work though.
Where did you get the new hard drive from?
Amazon.
Wich is the model of the ssd that you used?
I believe it was a crucial 2.5” SATA ssd.
Hi where do i get the ram from ? Can it support 16gb ram
yes :)
Will it run pro tools for recording music?
Just gonna ask the same
Do you have to install the os on the drive
Yes I had to use another Mac to create a boot drive.
Can put 16ram? 2 8ram
I think this machine only supported 8.
Pretty much the last Beautiful MacBook pro. Everything after has been crap. Apple has lost. it .
I would agree with this up until I got my M1 mac last month. I think they are back now.
What is that screwdriver called ?
It’s a Torx.
can it get a cpu replacement?
No it cannot.
This upgrade can help to my Mac mid 2010 to stream in OBS or other programs to stream?
I don’t think so. The cpu is only 2 cores and 2 threads so it’s really going to suffer for anything like that.