Hello, i have a late 2011 macbook pro and about six or so months ago i have it a new lease on live with a samsung 840 ssd non pro. How to upgrade macbook pro hard disk, late 2008, 15inch. Use this guide to upgrade or replace the solidstate drive in a macbook pro 15 late 20. Macbook pro freezes are frustrating, and while sometimes paying for an extra ram or ssd upgrade, or replacing an old macbook altogether is the best plan of action, there are often a few things you can do to fix the issue without spending anything. My laptop has been a very faithful workhorse these past few years, but its time for a spring clean and a new lease of life with some affordable upgrades. It has a builtin hdd which became unbelievably slow.
Find support for our complete range of memory and system storage, along with helpful information on warranties, installation guides and firmware updates. Macbook pro late 2008, and 33mhz ram mo apple community. I have been googling around and im having trouble confirming that any particular ssd of this type will not cause her trouble with this particular model. Macram is australias only dedicated mac memory and mac ram store. From the apple menu, select about this mac in the window that opens, click the more info button if youre running os x lion or later, click the system report button. I find the comment about needing to use a sata drive if you used an m. Now, since its not too bad regarding the processor and the memory is ok too, i thought about speeding it up a bit by giving it an ssd. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 early 2009 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 8 gb of ram. With touch id on your macbook pro, you can quickly unlock your mac and make purchases using your apple id and apple payall with your fingerprint.
Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. When i click on about this mac it shows up as 5gb ram however sometimes it only shows up as 4. You can find specs on all apple products, including maximum ram. Even such simple task like opeingclosing information. For macbooks, try disconnecting the charger as well, if possible. Instructions and video on how to upgrade the memory in the unibody late 2008 15inch macbook pro, how to use more ram than officially. Applies to models from 2006 to 2012 with ram up to 16 gb. Before i begin, please note that this article is not a howto manual, and as such it. With a new ssd and 8 gb of ram, my 4 year old macbookpro. Memory by writing data to disk instead of ram, which takes significantly longer.
Sadly, memory modules can sometimes go bad, causing your mac to display. If the cable from your external display, hard drive, camera, or other device doesnt connect to your mac, you might need an adapter. The macbook freezes when moved, both with and without the charger. In my situation, the problem was cured by replacing the cable connecting the logic board with the hdd or sdd. I was a little disappointed that the new late 20 macbook pros do not use a conventionally sized hard drive, so my 2. All nonunibody 2008 mbps and mbs early 2008 support a maximum of 6gb of ram. Macbook late 2011 heating after installing ssd and ram. Fix a macbook that keeps powering off or restarting randomly. I have been googling around and im having trouble confirming that any particular ssd of this type will not cause her. Upgrading my early2008, 24inch imac with an ssd analog senses. When the macbook freezes the screen comes up with a loads of lines on vertically, down the screen and then shuts down and boots back up on its own. Hello everyone, i purchased a brand new late 2015 27 imac 5k in november and it ran perfectly i absolutely love it. Party pro djs pro infinity member since 2012 having same issue on my macbook pro 16g ram 500g ssd, no problems with vdj 7 but vdj 8 random freeze crashes are killing me, no problems on pc just my macbook pro randomly on loading songs, wether they are cached or from itunes. Currently, builtin isight cameras do not work correctly on some machines.
The most common repairs with late 2008 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. My laptop has been a very faithful workhorse these past few years, but its time for a spring clean and a new lease of. Nov 15, 2019 remove the ram, use a clean pencil eraser to clean the ram modules contacts, and then reinstall the ram. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 macbook with more memory, an ssd, and a new battery. Upgrading ssd in apple macbook pro retina late 2012. Apr 19, 2012 my early 2008 macbook pro handled it fine.
Looking for reliable ssd upgrade for macbook late 2008. We also provide refurbished macs, external storage, docks, accessories, and more. Member since may 07, 2010 location uk posts 692 your macs specs 2 imacs os x 10. How to install an ssd drive in a macbook pro with a clean. Oct 25, 20 meanwhile, the new 15inch retina macbook pro reveals a similar internal layout to the inch model, but includes higher grade components such as intels i7 haswell processor and iris pro graphics. Sometimes i was thinking of buying an old macbook or macbook alu and slapping an ssd in there to have a backup machine at home. Following on from the previous post on upgrading your macbook pros ram, today we have a tutorial on how to fit your mac with a speedy solidstate drive ssd. To disable the amd gpu on a 2011 macbook pro 8,2 or 8,3, follow the guide found here. I decided to finally upgrade the ram last month and went with owcs 32gb kit. How to replace the hard drive cable in a inch macbook pro mid. Upgrading ram was a relatively cheap way to increase the speed of your mac it did so by making your mac run smoother if you have multiple applications open at the same time and generally allowing your.
Teardowns of late 20 retina macbook pros reveal no. Macbook pro 16 2019 freezes randomly and apple community. Late 2011 macbook pro with ssd freezing apple community. Macbook inch aluminum, late 2008, inch, early 2009 or later. Before you perform this repair, if at all possible, back up your existing ssd. Apple technician guide macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 tim. How to solve macbook pro booting stuck halfway problem. Over time, these permissions can get changed, resulting in your mac lagging, freezing or crashing. There you can find the proper ssd, ram and battery for your macbook model. Im looking for an ssd for her thats around 240gb and up to.
Does the late 2011 macbook pro have any clockcycle limitations set to 33 mhz that will cause problems if i upgrade to 1600 mhz ram. No mine is a 2008 aluminum macbook not a macbook pro has a 2. Crucial bx500 ct120bx500ssd1 brand crucial form factor 2. I put a sdd in a 15 early 2008 macbook pro, and had frequent freezes and eventually failure to boot. To get your macbook up and running, implement the abovementioned options but make sure that you have a valid backup file. Upgrades to 512gb1tb cost the same regardless of your starting. Yet the same sdd would work fine when i put it in an external case and booted from that. In fact, the macbook air feels like a faster machine in some applications because it includes a solidstate drive ssd by default.
Macbook crashes after ssd and ram upgrade solutions experts. Once the ram is reinstalled, run the apple hardware test again, using the extended testing option. I was about to buy a new macbook pro, as i felt the performance was seriously beginning to drop on my 34 year old model. Call us on 0 943 454 or talk with us via live chat. Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format 30mm 1. This meant that the beachball of doom would start and. My macbook was very very slow so i decide to do an upgrade.
Freezing issue offered by apple jun 6, 2016 71 comments a number of mac users have discovered that their computers are freezing at random after updating their computers to os x 10. Ssds for macbook pro early and late 2011 ram memory. Hi, i bought a macbook pro a1278 2012 to repair and sell on a few days ago. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2008 2009 macbook pro for a total system performance and capacity boost. Also cant you change what the macbook does on lid close in system profiler. Apr 30, 2011 in fact, the macbook air feels like a faster machine in some applications because it includes a solidstate drive ssd by default. Samsung ssd 840 freezes osx lion on macbookpro early 2008. If you still have memory issues, you may need to replace the ram. Upgrade the ram and storage of nearly any apple computer at.
Aug 27, 20 ive decided to upgrade my macbook pro with a brand new ssd drive, along with a fresh install and upgrade of mac os x 10. I installed the new ram and everything seemed to be going smoothly. We also have step by step videos of how to install your mac memory. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2008 and earlier and macbook pro 15inch, early 2008 and earlier. I have upgraded the ram to 8 gb, removed the internal optical drive, replaced the 750 gb. I want to upgrade memory slot as well as put in a ssd as it is being slow despite multiple interventions. Nov 15, 2015 samsung 970 evo 1tb ssd and sintech stngff20c adapter upgrade on macbook pro a1502 early 2015 duration. It seems to be hit or miss, but when installing, expect your isight camera to be nonfunctional. I have the late 2008 edition of the unibody macbook. If your mac doesnt support userupgradable memory the retina macbook pro. Samsung 970 evo 1tb ssd and sintech stngff20c adapter upgrade on macbook pro a1502 early 2015 duration. Macbook freezes after ram upgrade hello, yesterday i upgraded my ram from 2x 1gb sticks and added a 4gb ram stick. This meant that the beachball of doom would start and each program would gradually in turn become unresponsive.
Apr 25, 20 i have a late 2011 macbook pro and about six or so months ago i have it a new lease on live with a samsung 840 ssd non pro. This macbook pro uses a proprietary storage drive connector, and is therefore not compatible with common m. Macbook crashes after ssd and ram upgrade solutions. If the problem still persists, consult an expert or you can visit a nearest apple store. All unibody 2008 mbps and mbs late 2008 support a maximum of 8gb of ram. Macbook pro 15 retina display late 20 ssd replacement. We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac including imac, macbook pro, mac pro and guarantee that the memory we recommend will be compatible with your mac. Both default configurations come with a 256gb drive. Jun 01, 2016 my macbook was very very slow so i decide to do an upgrade. Hello, yesterday i upgraded my ram from 2x 1gb sticks and added a 4gb ram stick. When youre upgrading your hard drive, in some cases the. With a new ssd and 8 gb of ram, my 4 year old macbookpro runs. Ive decided to upgrade my macbook pro with a brand new ssd drive, along with a fresh install and upgrade of mac os x 10. There is nothing there that suggests a 2008 mbp or mb supports 16gb of ram.
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. In my situation, the problem was cured by replacing the. We show you how to replace the drive cable in a inch macbook pro mid 2012. Meanwhile, the new 15inch retina macbook pro reveals a similar internal layout to the inch model, but includes higher grade components such as intels i7 haswell processor and iris pro graphics. First, this ssd drive works perfectly in our late 2008 macbook pro. Apr 24, 2020 to get your macbook up and running, implement the abovementioned options but make sure that you have a valid backup file. I havent really had any problems with that until recently the machine started locking up on wakeup. First, this ssd drive works perfectly in our late2008 macbook pro. I strongly recommend buying the correct screwdrivers for the task.
Is it worth me putting a ssd into an earl apple community. Hey everyone, my late 2011 15 macbook pro i7 2nd gen, 4 gb, 750 gb, hd6770 started crashing last friday. Hi, my mum has the unibody macbook not pro from late 2008. First you should make sure the systems firmware is upto date. I have now experienced 3 episodes in as many weeks. To help find the compatible upgrades for you, i suggest using our myowc search. A secret firmware update meant some late 08 macbooksmacbook pros. Once we manually installed the updated version of the efi. Apple mac upgrades ram, ssd flash, external drives and more. Apple offers three ssd capacities with the new mac pro. 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. If youre not sure whether or not you have a 15inch late 2008 macbook pro or another model, these models and for the purpose of a ram upgrade, the almost identical early 2009 models can be most readily identified externally via emc number 2255 on the bottom of the computer. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2009mid 2010early 2011 hard drive bracket 1 ssd upgrade kit 1 macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 ssd installation guide id. Ive upgraded my early 2008 macbook pro with samsung ssd 840 drive, but im struggling with system freezes when using lion and mountain lion.
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