The glass trackpad is the same one found in the previous generation of macbook pro models. New intel 510 ssd drive upgrade for apple macbook pro 2011 15 duration. Back when i had a late 2008 15 unibody macbook pro, i had it outfitted with the intel x25m 80 gb ssd and it was awesome. Apple refreshed the entire macbook pro line on october 24, 2006, to include intel core 2 duo processors which was the first macbook pro model to be 64 bit. Your mac provides several tools to help you identify it. The instructions provided below are for the following macbook pro 17inch models. These upgrades are guaranteed compatible when you order from. Macbook pro models from 2012 and newer can run the latest version of macos. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2011 macbook pro 17inch, early 2011. This is a great compact hard drive that works well with my macbook pro. Upgrade parts and products there is no doubt that the early 2011 macbook pros built with the latest intel core i5 and. Mar 30, 2017 the instructions provided below are for the following macbook pro 15inch models. You can easily upgrade the drive to 1 tb or a lightningfast solid state drive.
Owc mercury extreme pro 6g ssd with express enclosure. Hard drive may be a primary consideration for those who want all their files in the laptop. I upgraded my ssd some time ago in a similar configuration 128 gb256 gb, macbook pro 15inch early 2011. They are very solid machines and still in great shape with minimal wear. Jun 20, 2011 back when i had a late 2008 15 unibody macbook pro, i had it outfitted with the intel x25m 80 gb ssd and it was awesome. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbookprosystems. Get the best deals on 2011 apple macbook laptops when you shop the largest online selection at. The late 2011 macbook pro models are so similar to the early 2011 models that apple. Macbook pro inch, early 2011 macbook pro inch, late 2011. Ssds compatible with mid 2012 macbook pro retina and early 20 macbook pro not compatible with late 20 macbook pro model id.
Jan 01, 2012 upgrading the hard drive in the early 2011 macbook pro to an ssd 128gb drive. The macbook pro unibody early 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. Macbook and macbook pro nonretina ssd upgrade bundle. Im not a computer expert but i did extensive research on the topic about the best ssd for macbook pro. Will the macbook air 2011 perform as well as my macbook pro 2008. The most common repairs with the macbook pro unibody for early 2011 are replacing a dead battery or upgrading the hard drive or ram. Upgrade the storage and improve boot time and readwrite speed in your macbook and macbook pro nonretina with this ssd upgrade bundle. Macbook pro inch, early 2011 macbook pro inch, late 2011 macbook pro inch, late 2016 macbook pro. Maxing out the ram definitely gave it a noticeable boost, but swapping the hdd for the ssd made a huge difference in speed. Replacing a macs 500gb or 1tb hard drive with a samesized ssd. Be sure to check out our buyers guide as well for more information. The next two paragraphs are from the profile of the previous version of the macbook pro.
It is the exception to see consistently reliable 6gbs operation in the optical bay of these systems. Mac specs by capability mac storage upgrades macbook pro models. Macbook pro inch, early 2011 macbook pro inch, mid 2010. In the meantime, if youve been frustrated with how your 2011 macbook pro has behaved with a 6gbs sata 3. In testing, the early 2011 models generally match or outperform the 2010 models. Since the ram and the hard drive on some generations of macbook pro are userserviceable parts, there are aftermarket modifications to enhance the system with up to 16gb of ddr31600 ram although maximum capacity and frequency depend on the hardware in question, 7200rpm hard drives or thirdparty ssds. You may go for faster processors with more cores or highend cores if you multitask on your laptop with frequency. How to install an ssd drive on your mac mini, macbook, macbook pro or imac with our useful. Push down to release the latch and remove the access door that covers the battery and hard drive. Mar 07, 2017 how to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd. The apple macbook pro, 2011 release has two versions. If your macbook has a superdrive, swapping it for an ssd is quite easy. The ssd you chose here is dependent on what your model id is. Ssds for macbook pro early and late 2011 hard drives.
From mid 20102011, most macs shipped with part of the macos embedded in the. 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. 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. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated.
Samsung makes the drives you get if you order a lenovo x300. 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. What type of battery does the macbook pro 2011 have. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbookprosystems free us delivery crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbookprosystems free us delivery. Macbook pro 17 inch 2011 early release intel core i7 2. I upgraded my macbook pro early 2011 this weekend with a samsung 850 pro 512gb. There are no problems with waking from sleep when using an ssd in the optical bay on any models after 2010. Mar 02, 2020 however, i assume it would also apply to older macbook models like 2011 and 2010 as long as your machine has a standard 2. The latch must be in its released, open position to remove the access door.
It is the exception to see consistently reliable 6gbs operation in. This is common for old macbook pros such as 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 models. Now you can enjoy unleashed performance by installing an owc 6g ssd into the main drive bay of a 2011 macbook pro. Apple might say were in the postpc era, but hey turns out they still make macs in cupertino, and the new macbook pro is actually one of the more aggressive refreshes in.
Memory capacity was doubled for each model, to 1 gb on the lowend 15inch and 2 gb for the highend 15 and 17inch models. Timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 midlate 2011 21. Macbook pro, i carried that drive over but soon had it replaced with a crucial m4 51. Even though it is an older model it still runs office 365 without any problems. Feather m turbo ssd 1tb internal upgrade nvme hard drive for apple macbook pro 202015, macbook air 202017, imac 202017 3. Samsung makes the drives offered by apple in its entire macbook macbook pro lineup. Jan 29, 2020 you should consider upgrading your macbook pro with an ssd if. How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for. Use this information to find out which macbook pro you have, and where it fits in the history of macbook pro. I know you say no exceptions but why spend so much money on an ssd for an 11 model. Macbook pro 8,3 was running smoothly with a sata 3 ssd in the main drive bay.
What manufacturer and model ssd drive are in the early 2011 macbook pro. Best ssd upgrade for old macbook pro 3 great choices. Macbook pro which internal hard drive d apple community. With the latest chipsets, like the one used in current macbook pro models, systems can support up to a 6gbits data throughput.
In fact, if youre buying any major oem system with an ssd in it, samsung makes that drive. Regarding your first link, im not going to glance at a discussion with over 6,000 replies. When i upgraded to an early 2011 15 macbook pro, i carried that drive over but soon had it replaced with a crucial m4 51. Sep 29, 2017 if your macbook has a superdrive, swapping it for an ssd is quite easy.
Im looking to replace my stock hard drive on my macbook pro spring 2011 with an ssd. Ssd upgrade kits include all tools needed to safely upgrade your mac. I followed one of the many online guides that talk about carboncopy to copy your configuration on your hhd to your new drive and then you just have to swap them. Mar 04, 2011 apple might say were in the postpc era, but hey turns out they still make macs in cupertino, and the new macbook pro is actually one of the more aggressive refreshes in the machines history. I replaced my 2011era macbook pros 500gb hard drive with the 500gb samsung 850 evo. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive or ssd in the apple macbook pro inch early 2011 unibody with model id. Ssds for macbook pro early and late 2011 ssds for macbook pro early and late 2011 sort by. Owc 480gb aura pro 6g solid state drive ssd for macbook air 2012 edition. Feather m turbo ssd 1tb internal upgrade nvme hard drive for apple macbook pro 202015, macbook air 202017, imac 202017. Both 2011 versions of the macbook pro have the same battery setup.
Boxed apple macbook pro early 2011 intel core i7 2. How to upgrade macbook pro hard drive unibody, 20092012. The simplest is about this mac, available by choosing about this mac from the apple menu in the upperleft corner of your screen. Samsung 860 pro 512gb vnand solid state drive mz76p512bw 4. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated the definitive guide. What manufacturer and model ssd drive are in the early. I currently have a 250 gb internal hard drive, and with bootcamp and all, i find myself constantly running out of space. Transfer speeds of up to 540mbs let you save and share larger files easily, and the lightweight design fits into your pocket or bag.
How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for only. I want to upgrade my internal hard drive to 750 gb or 1tb, but i would like the new hard drive to. Graphic is back to normal but i have massive data errors while readingwriting fromto the ssd again just like i had after purchasing the device in 2011. The macbook pro laptop is a computer designed by apple inc. The whole procedure took less than an hour not counting the.
Does anyone have recommendations or can tell me which ssd they use for their macbook pro. Your second link discussed problems with the 15inch and 17inch early 2011 models, but since you have a inch early 2011 model, i dont see how that article relates to your macbook pro. How to install hardware upgrades in the macbook pro. Back up your system or move data between computers with this 500gb samsung portable solidstate drive. The most common repairs with late 2011 model macbook pro 15 unibody laptops are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning left or right fan, and upgrading the hard drive or ram. Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. Best ssd for macbook pro 2015 and older segmentnext. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 macbook pro ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. Jul 22, 2012 im looking to replace my stock hard drive on my macbook pro spring 2011 with an ssd. If the original hard drive on your macbook pro is getting a little too full you can replace it with a much larger one pretty easily.
Upgrade nearly any apple computer for faster speeds and more flash storage. Due to faulty graphics my logic board has been replaced. Installing macbook pro unibody early 2011 dual hard. When i service macbook pros when replacing drives, i always replace the. How do you upgrade the hard drive in the early 2011 inch, 15inch, and 17inch macbook pro models. Since this uefi update a long time a go my early 2011 17. What manufacturer and model ssd drive are in the early 2011.
Is it worth upgrading my macbook hard drive to an ssd. Below is the procedure that worked for me, but note that for this to work your mac must support os x internet recovery. Hdd ssd sata hard drive connector for macbook pro a1278 macbookpro8,1 early 2011. Macbook pro with touch bar all models macbook pro 15 with touch bar all models this may change if a thirdparty manufacturer manages to create a compatible hard drive, but for the time being youll need to go to an apple store or an apple authorized service provider if you need your hard drive replaced. After i did this, i noticed that the fan started to blow for anything that i started.
The first is cheaper to make and stores more information, but the later has a. This report focuses on another bto macbook pro, a inch 2. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 hard drive replacement. Hard drive capacity was increased, although video card. Mac ssd upgrades for all macbook pro models macs by. In the us and many other countries, site sponsor other world computing sells storage upgrades for this macbook pro. How to install an ssd drive on your mac mini, macbook, macbook pro or imac with our useful installation guides awardwinning tech support. Apr 10, 2018 macbook pro with touch bar all models macbook pro 15 with touch bar all models this may change if a thirdparty manufacturer manages to create a compatible hard drive, but for the time being youll need to go to an apple store or an apple authorized service provider if you need your hard drive replaced.
Upgrade parts and products there is no doubt that the early. I replaced my 2011 era macbook pro s 500gb hard drive with the 500gb samsung 850 evo. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. Early 2011 mbp upgrade to samsung apple community. For models from before 2012, the latest compatible operating system is noted. The new models are rated at only 7 hours of battery power, down from 10 for last years models, due to changes in the way apple measures battery life. You should consider upgrading your macbook pro with an ssd if. Replace the hard drive in your early 2011 macbook pro unibody. Your macbook starts up very slow or performs sluggishly in general. This pny prevail elite solidstate drive is compatible with most windows and apple computers via a usb port.
A complete ssd upgrade kit for macbook pro early 2011. However, i assume it would also apply to older macbook models like 2011 and 2010 as long as your machine has a standard 2. Units like the macbook pro may use dualcore or quadcore intel processors. 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. Upgrading the hard drive in the early 2011 macbook pro to an ssd 128gb drive. One was released in early 2011 and one was released in late 2011.