This video among others helped me upgrade my mid-2012 MacBook Pro. I added a 1TB Samsung SSD and 16GB of Ram. One issue I ran into was my Mac was showing error code - 22 whenever I was trying to back up my hard drive to the SSD. If anyone else has this issue I suggest downloading Carbon Copy Cloner and using it to back everything up. I tried copying my hard drive over like 5 times using different methods and I had to wait through the process like 30-40 minutes each time just for them to show the same message. I downloaded CCC and it took about an hour and a half but when it finished everything worked flawlessly. I just used the free trial and it did everything I needed. Figured I'd let you all know because I wish someone would have told me hahaha.
Just pulled the trigger and updated my 2009 MB Pro 13 that I haven't used since 2014 (always good to have a backup). The computer went from taking 20 seconds to load a single window to being almost immediate once again. Great job with this video! It was completely easy to understand and easy to follow. I watched a lot of them and I thought yours was the best.
Got it on Amazon: ROYEMAI 8GB Kit (2x4GB) PC3-8500 DDR3 1067MHz/1066MHz RAM Upgrade for Late 2008, Early/Mid/Late 2009, Mid 2010 MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini
@@ambworth Appreciate the response. I think there is something wrong with my Macbook pro mid 2012.. I'm using 16GB kit (2x8GB). However it still loads like forever. Installed fresh copy of High Sierra.
Well guess what? After waiting for three days without a response to my comment and posting issue on an Apple support community with several alternative suggestions i finally brought my computer to a professional computer repair shop.. Lo and behold! When i turne my MacBook on to show the technician my problem, it booted properly and my old MacBook is now working perfectly for which i am still grateful to you. Word of advice to others wanting to do this: be prepared to go the professional way if it doesn’t work for you. The risk is no one in this channel can help you troubleshoot. Be prepared to get help from a professional. Does it take a day or two or three before everything works as expected following your step by step instructions?
I'm glad you were able to upgrade it. It took the computer I have about 4-6 hours, it had been a long while since it was sitting in my closet, but now we are using it everyday.
Perfect video for me. slow enough to follow as I know nothing and forget about understanding software. I will try this. Need to watch this video another few times and follow along step by step. More videos please. You're the best I've seen up to date! Thank you so very much.
You are a gifted teacher. Clear, no nonsense, great verbal as well as tremendous video instruction. I’ve been a teacher and instructor of many things over time and you hit two of the main learning styles which makes this super easy to follow and replicate. Thank you for being willing to make videos like this and for sharing them with the world! You Rock! B
You should absolutely do that!! But only if you enjoy it. Work doesn’t suck if you are doing things that you love to do. Someone gave me a crucial piece of advice and I’ll pass it on. “Instead of trying to get good at what you are bad at, spend your time becoming great at what you are good at”. Have a great week!
I have a 2010 mbp which was my everyday computer until it got slower and slower, until it was unusable. Like you, it started to collect dust and I was about to get rid of it until I decided to see if I could upgrade it. I watched several videos and got the courage to try the upgrade. Of all the videos, I could relate with you and your video the most. I upgraded my harddrive and memory last night and now my computer is like new. Thank you and keep up the great work ! Btw, I ended up watching your chicken videos which was oddly entertaining. :-) I am now subscribed and hope to see some more diverse content your channel has.
Thank you for your comment. Your kindness has motivated me to edit some videos that I had wanted to published but were half finished. :D I hope you are keeping safe.
I followed the video and took a couple of tries but was able to upgrade to a Samsung EVO 500GB and 8GB of RAM - laptop is lightning fast now. Great video. Use MAC for more personal stuff but the upgrade is all I need and use a 2 TB external HD as well. Thanks again!
Genuinely a really really great tutorial and review... Really well scripted and I loved the way you walked through possible issues. I learned more from this than from many of the massive tech youtubers on the topic!
I had ordered everything you listed, hopefully, my MacBook works as it used to a couple of years ago! I will update you with the outcome when I am done :) But for now thanks for the amazing tutorial!
@@3842458 so did I and I came across problem restarting because I completely skip the backup part but got it to boot with an old Installation CD that I’ve kept! 🤞 Good luck
@@3842458 Amazing. Please report back if you could let us know if it worked. This week my main computer failed, and I'm so glad I have this 2010 one as a backup, it's quick and doing very well! If you can't do it, you can still use the parts on another computer, or return them. Best of luck.
@@KayAslin Did you go for a 16GB ram? I want to upgrade my mid 2009 macbook pro from 4gb to 16gb since I do some content creation. I’m just wondering if there’s a limit to upgrading the ram for the 2009 model. Also, how did your upgrade go? Did it work well after the back up?
Nicely done. Efficient step by step. No wasted speaking. Just the facts. Thanks for this. Getting ready to upgrade a mid 2012 macbook pro. also good to see you are aware of the different screw types.
Crazy how much ssd and ram prices have gone down in just 2 years since this video Crucial MX500 1tb (860 evo equivalent) ~$52 Silicon Power 16gb ram ~$20 Data cable ~$9 $81 total. Definitely worth it if you can get a MacBook Pro on eBay for a decent price
Great video. I just put in a Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB ssd into my mid 2012 Macbook Pro with upgraded memory to 16 gb and followed your video step-by-step. I looked at about 10 other videos but yours was the most precise and easiest to follow! Now my Macbook Pro is SUPER FAST! Thank you for sharing.🙂
EXCELLENT VIDEO! This is exactly what I'm doing now. Bravo!...you shot video really, pacing was perfect & the checklist in description was great. Thank you so much :)
Thank you so much love, I'm a IT tech and it is my first time with a mac, thanks for the OS I need the name, my mac book is running Yosemite. Thanks for the help my dad is gonna love it
Thank you very much for the Tutorial video on this topic and this is what I need. This will really helped me in upgrading my MBPRO 2012 since I just bought a new Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500 GB here in Phil for about US 100..... Great stuff and tutorials Iron bubble keep it up and I will definitely subscribe to your channel.. ..
Upgraded my mid-2012 following this. I did not consider going up to 16GB and 1TB SSD worth it. I went for 10GB RAM (existing 2GB + new 8 GB) from 4GB and 500GB SSD from 750GB HDD. Whole upgrade cost me about $160.
Oh excellent! If you change the parts like in this video- you can get it working decent enough to use as a backup computer for connecting to the TV or doing zoom yoga classes- its useful to have.
Thank you very much, it worked very well on my macbook pro 2011. I have an other issue, my speakers are crackling badly. Could you do a video on how to fix those please as well? I loved the way you did this tutorial step by step, I could do it without being a computer expert...... Great !!!
Look at all the IO on those old units! I wish my 2023 MBP had that many ports. I have a 2012 that I want to fresh install MacOS on and needed a refresh on how to do it! Thanks a ton for the video and the easy walk though 👊🏾
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.
i did the same thing recently, you should apply new thermal paste or apply thermal pads to cpu/gpu and temps will drop alot ! im down from running at 98c constantly down to around 30-50c, under heavy load its tops around 80c.
Hey :D! I came across your feed from the Yes Theory channel/groups! This is an awesome video! What I love is that even though I can’t relate to this (I wish I was more tech savvy lol), I still learned a lot and really enjoyed your videos (watched a few hehe)! You have a shining personality and I’m almost sure thats what captivated me! I love how detailed your about section is - good on you for helping the viewer out! As for a bit on myself (my name is William!), I started making content with the aim of teaching people to break free of societal norms by seeking discomfort & testing their own limits! A few months after starting, my friends told me to check out this channel called Yes Theory as they said my content reminded them of it.. and like you, I’ve been so inspired by the lifestyle they preach!! Hope you have an awesome day and you are awesome, keep being you! 😁☝🏻
Amazing review. 🤩🤩 Want to see more reviews on your upgraded non retina MacBook. Like the changes of performance on battery backup, speed, video editing, multitasking . Btw, I’m gonna tell my friends to subscribe your channel 🙂
yes this was very easy to understand but I got an older Mac Pro laptop. Can I install what you did to upgrade my older laptop? or how do I find out what will work.
This computer was quite slow before the upgrade, I couldn't do much on it like browse the internet at the speed I wanted, nor use zoom. After the upgrade I plugged my TV into it and used it for zoom meetings and general browsing at faster speeds. It became a usable computer for the less complex tasks. This was during the pandemic, and so all computers were useful for me as it was the only way to connect with friends, go to class, to exercise classes, and work. It became something my family could use, rather than collect dust.
Your the first person to say you need to hold option-command+R and power button for 20 seconds to boot into internet recovery mode. From my experience you do not need to do that. Just click power and then quickly hold option-command + R.
Hi, I tried to follow your steps and I don’t think I copied my old HD correctly and now I’m trying to reinstall the Mac OS and it’s saying it can’t download the additional components needed to install the Mac OS so now idk what to do😓
Thanks for a great tutorial, I had went through loads of videos that left me with more questions than answers , this video so straight forward and to the point 🙏
Great video I’m going to do the same upgrade on my mbp mid 2010 including new battery. Would this be able to run Logic Pro x on Monterey, big sur and Catalina with this upgrade?
You dumbed it down alot, which i really like, i know ill be able to do this without any problems (except i don't know how yo use mac os 😂) but its nice that you did this step by step, showing everything you need to do. I would suggest also reapplying the thermal paste on the cpu, as that can also improve temps and most times performance, especially with an older macbook 😁.
Yes it will work. Those websites base their specifications on the macs that were created and sold by apple in 2010 with 8GB ram. Memory cards evolved and became more affordable and so now you can put in two 8gb cards at a much more affordable price than when the 2010 mac was sold.
Very informative tutorial. I made the SSD upgrade and there is a noticeable difference in performance. Could you confirm that the recommend ram upgrade is compatible with the MBP (mid 2009). The specs on Amazon does not include this model
I did the exact same thing ( upgraded to 1T SSD, and 16 GB of Ram) last year to my early 2011 Macbook Pro! My macbook is now blazing fast and its still going strong and I want to keep it until it breaks. But I am tempted to buy the new Macbook Pro 14 inch that's coming out in the fall. How long do you think you'll keep your old Macbook Pro?
Awesome tutorial video. I followed your instructions step by step and got to the very end which is prettyamazing for a grrenhorn who has never seen the inside belly of a computer. After I tried installing macOS High Sierra It came to a halt with a grey screen and a “do not enter” sign. You know the circle with a diagonal stripe? What do I do in this case?
Hi ma’am I want to know few things actually I have few questions as well, is the highest ram 16gb for ( MBP mid 2010 ) and is 1TB highest SSD for that as well? And can I want to install Catalina on that mid 2010 is that possible? Many people doing it on unsupported macs and if yes will it have any issues or can I open any apps on App Store well? hope you reply thanks ❤️
This is awesome. Thanks so much. I have a question though. if I just reformat the ssd then install it into my 2012 MacBook Pro, would I have to download Mac OS Sierra ??? Just confused on that step.
Thx a lot for this tutorial. I would like to install a new operating system and start from beginning. Which latest one do you think would be compatible with this upgrade? thx
I have upgraded the only SSD for my MacBook Pro mid 2010 but I am not able to buy 8+8=16 RAM in India. Is that fine to invest another 100$ to upgrade the RAM for above MacBook Pro after 10 years or continuing with 2+2=4 GB better choice?
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.
Loved this!! I have a 2009 Mac and I haven’t used it in over 7 years. The internet doesn’t even work. Any ideas on how to get that to work or do I just need to upgrade everything inside?
Do you know if it is something with the network configurations that is set up wrong, or if it is something like a virus? If you think it could be a virus, you can scan your computer with 'malwarebytes' and it will identify a virus. I would suggest taking the computer to a local university IT computer lab, there are always people willing to help the local community and help with fixing your computer, but with covid I'm not sure what is open. You will need an internet connection when you replace these parts in the video, so if you can figure out why the internet is not working, it would be helpful before you do the upgrade.
@@IronBubbles I’m so sorry I should have specified. The internet does work it’s just the browser doesn’t work because the software is outdated. Does that make sense? I am not able to download an updated browser because my OS is version 10.5.8.
@@tripletmama7680 In that case you can replace the parts, and during the set up process the newer software will download from the boot menu, and you will have a newer version of safari on your computer. In the meantime, if you want to download an older version of a browser, here is a website which has older versions. www.oldapps.com/. but you will also have to update other things like flash player for example. Hope it helps!
I got a same one as yours mid 2010, core 2 duo. I remember having some video playback problem. Did you experience any trouble like that? Or any suggestions?
I purchased this recently on Craigslist for $120. I upgraded the RAM to 16GB, added a 1TB SSD & swapped the battery. It works like a charm!!
Can you tell me which battery you used, like specifics, because I hear the replacement battery is hit or miss?
This video among others helped me upgrade my mid-2012 MacBook Pro. I added a 1TB Samsung SSD and 16GB of Ram. One issue I ran into was my Mac was showing error code - 22 whenever I was trying to back up my hard drive to the SSD. If anyone else has this issue I suggest downloading Carbon Copy Cloner and using it to back everything up. I tried copying my hard drive over like 5 times using different methods and I had to wait through the process like 30-40 minutes each time just for them to show the same message. I downloaded CCC and it took about an hour and a half but when it finished everything worked flawlessly. I just used the free trial and it did everything I needed. Figured I'd let you all know because I wish someone would have told me hahaha.
Thank you for the tip def gonna use it
Just pulled the trigger and updated my 2009 MB Pro 13 that I haven't used since 2014 (always good to have a backup). The computer went from taking 20 seconds to load a single window to being almost immediate once again. Great job with this video! It was completely easy to understand and easy to follow. I watched a lot of them and I thought yours was the best.
What memory did you use? 1300mhz or 1600mhz? Appreciate your response.
Got it on Amazon:
ROYEMAI 8GB Kit (2x4GB) PC3-8500 DDR3 1067MHz/1066MHz RAM Upgrade for Late 2008, Early/Mid/Late 2009, Mid 2010 MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini
@@ambworth Appreciate the response. I think there is something wrong with my Macbook pro mid 2012.. I'm using 16GB kit (2x8GB). However it still loads like forever. Installed fresh copy of High Sierra.
Thank you Adam! I'm so glad it worked out. Is much better than having in storage. Its old but it has its uses around the house :D
@@ambworth what can it do though
Well guess what? After waiting for three days without a response to my comment and posting issue on an Apple support community with several alternative suggestions i finally brought my computer to a professional computer repair shop.. Lo and behold! When i turne my MacBook on to show the technician my problem, it booted properly and my old MacBook is now working perfectly for which i am still grateful to you.
Word of advice to others wanting to do this: be prepared to go the professional way if it doesn’t work for you. The risk is no one in this channel can help you troubleshoot. Be prepared to get help from a professional.
Does it take a day or two or three before everything works as expected following your step by step instructions?
I'm glad you were able to upgrade it. It took the computer I have about 4-6 hours, it had been a long while since it was sitting in my closet, but now we are using it everyday.
speaking about the amount of ports this macbook was the best!
thanks for the video!!!
Perfect video for me. slow enough to follow as I know nothing and forget about understanding software. I will try this. Need to watch this video another few times and follow along step by step. More videos please. You're the best I've seen up to date! Thank you so very much.
You are a gifted teacher. Clear, no nonsense, great verbal as well as tremendous video instruction. I’ve been a teacher and instructor of many things over time and you hit two of the main learning styles which makes this super easy to follow and replicate. Thank you for being willing to make videos like this and for sharing them with the world! You Rock!
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A comment that made my day. I'm currently considering pursuing teaching in some capacity. Thank you!
You should absolutely do that!! But only if you enjoy it. Work doesn’t suck if you are doing things that you love to do. Someone gave me a crucial piece of advice and I’ll pass it on.
“Instead of trying to get good at what you are bad at, spend your time becoming great at what you are good at”.
Have a great week!
I have a 2010 mbp which was my everyday computer until it got slower and slower, until it was unusable. Like you, it started to collect dust and I was about to get rid of it until I decided to see if I could upgrade it.
I watched several videos and got the courage to try the upgrade.
Of all the videos, I could relate with you and your video the most.
I upgraded my harddrive and memory last night and now my computer is like new. Thank you and keep up the great work !
Btw, I ended up watching your chicken videos which was oddly entertaining. :-)
I am now subscribed and hope to see some more diverse content your channel has.
Thank you for your comment. Your kindness has motivated me to edit some videos that I had wanted to published but were half finished. :D I hope you are keeping safe.
Mine is a 2010 mbp and I'm about to do the upgrade.The video has given me enough confidence to do the upgrade.
Thanks!!! I was going to buy a new one but your video helped me bring new life to my old one. Your a life saver.
I followed the video and took a couple of tries but was able to upgrade to a Samsung EVO 500GB and 8GB of RAM - laptop is lightning fast now. Great video. Use MAC for more personal stuff but the upgrade is all I need and use a 2 TB external HD as well. Thanks again!
Amazing Bruce, thanks for sharing. Mine is still going strong after 1.5 years now, and it is working comprable to a newer computer.
Wow! Great DIY upgrade. I was going to invested on a new MacBook Pro last week but your video changed my decision! Thank you cheers!
Genuinely a really really great tutorial and review... Really well scripted and I loved the way you walked through possible issues.
I learned more from this than from many of the massive tech youtubers on the topic!
Thank you for spreading such positivity! I hope you have a lovely Christmas.
I had ordered everything you listed, hopefully, my MacBook works as it used to a couple of years ago! I will update you with the outcome when I am done :) But for now thanks for the amazing tutorial!
Excellent! It will definately be sharper and more responsive. Also, you will have lots of space to keep photos and zoom recordings :D
I want to do the same with my Mac book pro 2011
Well, I just upgrade my mid 2009 Macbook Pro. That's how good this video is. Thanks for the walkthrough. Easy as pie! :)
This is so good to hear. There are people in the comments saying that this is not possible. Cheers!
there is hope i am going to attempt this on my mid 2009 mac book pro i am pretty nervous
@@3842458 so did I and I came across problem restarting because I completely skip the backup part but got it to boot with an old Installation CD that I’ve kept! 🤞 Good luck
@@3842458 Amazing. Please report back if you could let us know if it worked. This week my main computer failed, and I'm so glad I have this 2010 one as a backup, it's quick and doing very well! If you can't do it, you can still use the parts on another computer, or return them. Best of luck.
@@KayAslin Did you go for a 16GB ram? I want to upgrade my mid 2009 macbook pro from 4gb to 16gb since I do some content creation. I’m just wondering if there’s a limit to upgrading the ram for the 2009 model. Also, how did your upgrade go? Did it work well after the back up?
Nicely done. Efficient step by step. No wasted speaking. Just the facts. Thanks for this. Getting ready to upgrade a mid 2012 macbook pro. also good to see you are aware of the different screw types.
Exactly! I am glad you are going to do it. It's nice to have things running better.
Crazy how much ssd and ram prices have gone down in just 2 years since this video
Crucial MX500 1tb (860 evo equivalent) ~$52
Silicon Power 16gb ram ~$20
Data cable ~$9
$81 total. Definitely worth it if you can get a MacBook Pro on eBay for a decent price
You are a gifted teacher. Clear, no nonsense, great verbal as well as tremendous video instruction.
Great video. I just put in a Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB ssd into my mid 2012 Macbook Pro with upgraded memory to 16 gb and followed your video step-by-step.
I looked at about 10 other videos but yours was the most precise and easiest to follow! Now my Macbook Pro is SUPER FAST! Thank you for sharing.🙂
Wow! Good job on the upgrade. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I was able to revive my old mac book pro and am so happy that I can use it again. Really easy to follow along!
Glad it helped!
Very very nice, thank you for preparing a step by step older MacBook Pros Upgrade tutorial and sharing it with us!
EXCELLENT VIDEO! This is exactly what I'm doing now. Bravo!...you shot video really, pacing was perfect & the checklist in description was great. Thank you so much :)
Thank you! I just bought everything on Amazon. Going to be doing this when I get back home!
Thank you so much love, I'm a IT tech and it is my first time with a mac, thanks for the OS I need the name, my mac book is running Yosemite.
Thanks for the help my dad is gonna love it
Thank you very much for the Tutorial video on this topic and this is what I need. This will really helped me in upgrading my MBPRO 2012 since I just bought a new Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500 GB here in Phil for about US 100..... Great stuff and tutorials Iron bubble keep it up and I will definitely subscribe to your channel..
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I am so glad that you were able to upgrade it!
Upgraded my mid-2012 following this. I did not consider going up to 16GB and 1TB SSD worth it. I went for 10GB RAM (existing 2GB + new 8 GB) from 4GB and 500GB SSD from 750GB HDD. Whole upgrade cost me about $160.
I got 16gb, 1tb ssd and a Mac screwdriver set this morning for $178 including tax. Shop around.
Looking at the same set up how is it?! Should I buy the laptop they want 100$
How do you like it im looking to spend 125$ on a 2011 with the exact upgrade you got. Worth it?
someone gave an old MacBook! this is useful!
Oh excellent! If you change the parts like in this video- you can get it working decent enough to use as a backup computer for connecting to the TV or doing zoom yoga classes- its useful to have.
Thank you for the very helpful tutorial. Much better than many other tech videos on here.
Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts 🤗
Amazing! Thank you so much for posting this! I just did mine- RAM and SSD. It’s like a brand new computer with a terrible battery pack. Woo hoo!
Yes! I'm so glad it is running smoothly! Wahoo!
Thanks very much! Just completed the upgrade and the difference is amazing!
Yes. It becomes like a newer computer! That camera though.. :/ haha.
@@IronBubbles haha! Yeah, 2012 laptop cameras are soooo grainy looking
Thank you very much, it worked very well on my macbook pro 2011. I have an other issue, my speakers are crackling badly. Could you do a video on how to fix those please as well? I loved the way you did this tutorial step by step, I could do it without being a computer expert...... Great !!!
Look at all the IO on those old units! I wish my 2023 MBP had that many ports. I have a 2012 that I want to fresh install MacOS on and needed a refresh on how to do it! Thanks a ton for the video and the easy walk though 👊🏾
Great video!! I will be upgrading my 2012 MacBook Pro soon, and will use your video as a reference. Thank you:)
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.
muchas gracias, pero que marca de ram me recomiendas?
EXCELLENT VIDEO - LOGICAL, PRACTICAL AND VERY VERY HELPFUL - THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH
Thank you I will carry these words with me today :D Have a great day.
i did the same thing recently, you should apply new thermal paste or apply thermal pads to cpu/gpu and temps will drop alot ! im down from running at 98c constantly down to around 30-50c, under heavy load its tops around 80c.
Thank you...your video was my go to video, you did an amazing job!
Hey :D! I came across your feed from the Yes Theory channel/groups!
This is an awesome video! What I love is that even though I can’t relate to this (I wish I was more tech savvy lol), I still learned a lot and really enjoyed your videos (watched a few hehe)! You have a shining personality and I’m almost sure thats what captivated me! I love how detailed your about section is - good on you for helping the viewer out!
As for a bit on myself (my name is William!), I started making content with the aim of teaching people to break free of societal norms by seeking discomfort & testing their own limits! A few months after starting, my friends told me to check out this channel called Yes Theory as they said my content reminded them of it.. and like you, I’ve been so inspired by the lifestyle they preach!!
Hope you have an awesome day and you are awesome, keep being you! 😁☝🏻
Wow! Yes I enjoy yes theory and wish I could put more of that kind of energy into my videos. The award for best comment ever goes to.....
Sprouht
@@IronBubbles It’s my absolute pleasure!! If ever you want to connect on Instagram I’d be so happy to! My handle is @Sprouht_ ! Stay safe :)
Look at all those ports! Wow
There is nothing like a good port!
Thank you so much, great video, helped me on each step, my Mac is now flying!!!!
Yes! Its quite fast! and a great thing to have handy with so much going online now!
Great video very informative and easy to do. I have the same computer . I ended up installing a 3tb on my computer. 16gb Thank you so much
Amazing review. 🤩🤩
Want to see more reviews on your upgraded non retina MacBook. Like the changes of performance on battery backup, speed, video editing, multitasking .
Btw, I’m gonna tell my friends to subscribe your channel 🙂
Thanks for the great video. What would you suggest I do for my mid 2009 model then?
Thanks
Good video overall straight to the points.
Hey @Iron Buddle, that video is fantastic! Are you sure I can upgrade my Macbook-Pro Mid-2009 to use 16Gb RAM?
It only runs on El-Capitan OS and a limit of 4GB of ram..
This is so underrated…
Amazing! Can you make a after use video too? Please! Quite curious how its running. Thanks
yes this was very easy to understand but I got an older Mac Pro laptop. Can I install what you did to upgrade my older laptop? or how do I find out what will work.
loved your video!!!!! Is it possible to upgrade mid 2009 macbook in 2021?
Hi, nice informative video, and well edited. Do you know if the onboard graphics card can be upgraded?
what do you use the macbook that you needed to do this big upgrade?
This computer was quite slow before the upgrade, I couldn't do much on it like browse the internet at the speed I wanted, nor use zoom. After the upgrade I plugged my TV into it and used it for zoom meetings and general browsing at faster speeds. It became a usable computer for the less complex tasks. This was during the pandemic, and so all computers were useful for me as it was the only way to connect with friends, go to class, to exercise classes, and work. It became something my family could use, rather than collect dust.
Your the first person to say you need to hold option-command+R and power button for 20 seconds to boot into internet recovery mode.
From my experience you do not need to do that.
Just click power and then quickly hold option-command + R.
hi. Great Video but does the ram work with macbook pro mid 2009 because it said 2010
When you went into recovery mode, you used internet recovery. Regular recovery (cmd r) would not need wifi exactly.
@5:50 the sata cable is actually pretty hard to break, I've tried hanging the laptop by the cable once.
why in gods holy name would you do that
@@danielkroger1207 to test the durability of the cable? Lol
i have a 2010 just laying there might upgrade it to see if i can still salvage it
I have a 2012 MacBook Pro can 1tb ssd work .
Yes
Hi, I tried to follow your steps and I don’t think I copied my old HD correctly and now I’m trying to reinstall the Mac OS and it’s saying it can’t download the additional components needed to install the Mac OS so now idk what to do😓
Thanks for a great tutorial, I had went through loads of videos that left me with more questions than answers , this video so straight forward and to the point 🙏
Thanks for your helpful tutorial, love from Kurdistan ❤️
Thanks so much! After I clone the old hard drive to new ssd drive I would still have to reinstall Mac? Thanks!
Great video I’m going to do the same upgrade on my mbp mid 2010 including new battery. Would this be able to run Logic Pro x on Monterey, big sur and Catalina with this upgrade?
Thank you! A great tutorial, it's very helpful!
Thank you for your kind words:D
You dumbed it down alot, which i really like, i know ill be able to do this without any problems (except i don't know how yo use mac os 😂) but its nice that you did this step by step, showing everything you need to do.
I would suggest also reapplying the thermal paste on the cpu, as that can also improve temps and most times performance, especially with an older macbook 😁.
Can you show how to get macos catalina on mbp 2010?
Can the software be upgraded too ?
is there a place where i can have this done?
Crucial and Kingston both say my Macbook Pro mid 2010 can only take 8Gb RAM. So 16Gb will work on mine?
Yes it will work. Those websites base their specifications on the macs that were created and sold by apple in 2010 with 8GB ram. Memory cards evolved and became more affordable and so now you can put in two 8gb cards at a much more affordable price than when the 2010 mac was sold.
Great video! Thanks for sharing 💓
You are so welcome!
aside from the 16gbs of ram I assume the rest of the steps are the same for 15" ?
Whats the max memory and speed it can get?
Wow very detailed thanks so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Once you do this can you download Catalina onto the MacBook?
How funny I’m doing the same thing with the same upgrade parts lol 😂 love it nice video!
What do you think of the computer now?.. My was in my closet for many years.. i'm amazed it works still!
Very informative tutorial. I made the SSD upgrade and there is a noticeable difference in performance. Could you confirm that the recommend ram upgrade is compatible with the MBP (mid 2009). The specs on Amazon does not include this model
Did you try 16GB on the 2009? I think it only recognizes up to 8GB.
Gracias por tu video! 💛
Espero que te ayudo!
I did the exact same thing ( upgraded to 1T SSD, and 16 GB of Ram) last year to my early 2011 Macbook Pro! My macbook is now blazing fast and its still going strong and I want to keep it until it breaks. But I am tempted to buy the new Macbook Pro 14 inch that's coming out in the fall. How long do you think you'll keep your old Macbook Pro?
Good question! It's running quite smoothly. I think the technology to come, might create interesting possibilities for further upgrades. :D
@@IronBubbles I'm going to keep my 2011 MacBook pro until the wheels fall off :)
When you transfer all info/data from old drive to new drive, will the applications be all transferred as well?
Will the Samsung Evo 870 work as well?
Hello do you sell that 2010 MacBook pro
Awesome tutorial video. I followed your instructions step by step and got to the very end which is prettyamazing for a grrenhorn who has never seen the inside belly of a computer. After I tried installing macOS High Sierra It came to a halt with a grey screen and a “do not enter” sign. You know the circle with a diagonal stripe?
What do I do in this case?
Did yours take a while after you comnd +R + power to have disk utilities come up?
Was useful, thank you. It's 2021 but I like my 2010
Yes, I think it can keep up. It just needs a better camera fit for 2021.. maybe a webcam?
Thermal Paste..????
Is this upgrade works on mackbook pro mid-2009
Hi ma’am I want to know few things actually I have few questions as well, is the highest ram 16gb for ( MBP mid 2010 ) and is 1TB highest SSD for that as well? And can I want to install Catalina on that mid 2010 is that possible? Many people doing it on unsupported macs and if yes will it have any issues or can I open any apps on App Store well? hope you reply thanks ❤️
I’m wondering the same! 🙏🏻
Great work Thanks But my MacBook Pro won't go into Recovery Mode ?? Any ideas why?? HELP
Should I have to make a password when I choose extended,journaled, encrypted?
This is awesome. Thanks so much. I have a question though. if I just reformat the ssd then install it into my 2012 MacBook Pro, would I have to download Mac OS Sierra ??? Just confused on that step.
is macbook pro 2009 FITs the 16gig of RAM? thanks for the answer
whats the best brand for ram memory?
Thx a lot for this tutorial. I would like to install a new operating system and start from beginning.
Which latest one do you think would be compatible with this upgrade? thx
I have upgraded the only SSD for my MacBook Pro mid 2010 but I am not able to buy 8+8=16 RAM in India.
Is that fine to invest another 100$ to upgrade the RAM for above MacBook Pro after 10 years or continuing with 2+2=4 GB better choice?
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.
this will work for a mid 2012 MacBook Pro, right? Do I need a casing or transfer enclosure? Just want to make sure it fits in there. Thanks!!
this was great thanks. i got the beeps too and started tp panic
I am glad it worked out for you!
Thanks for the video! I still have a question if My HD failed can I just put a new ssd in and boot up and wait until it download the OS ?
yes
Loved this!! I have a 2009 Mac and I haven’t used it in over 7 years. The internet doesn’t even work. Any ideas on how to get that to work or do I just need to upgrade everything inside?
Do you know if it is something with the network configurations that is set up wrong, or if it is something like a virus? If you think it could be a virus, you can scan your computer with 'malwarebytes' and it will identify a virus. I would suggest taking the computer to a local university IT computer lab, there are always people willing to help the local community and help with fixing your computer, but with covid I'm not sure what is open. You will need an internet connection when you replace these parts in the video, so if you can figure out why the internet is not working, it would be helpful before you do the upgrade.
@@IronBubbles I’m so sorry I should have specified. The internet does work it’s just the browser doesn’t work because the software is outdated. Does that make sense? I am not able to download an updated browser because my OS is version 10.5.8.
@@tripletmama7680 In that case you can replace the parts, and during the set up process the newer software will download from the boot menu, and you will have a newer version of safari on your computer. In the meantime, if you want to download an older version of a browser, here is a website which has older versions. www.oldapps.com/. but you will also have to update other things like flash player for example. Hope it helps!
@@IronBubbles awesome!! Thank you so much!!
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Can I upgrade on my 2.5 ghz core i5?
I got a same one as yours mid 2010, core 2 duo. I remember having some video playback problem. Did you experience any trouble like that? Or any suggestions?