I always like to make sure my macbook pro stays uptodate, so im happy to share some info with you. Mid 2009 15 mb986lla macbookpro5,3 a1286 2325 it has a 64 bit architecture and therefore should be able to take sierra. Last week, apple released new versions of all of its operating systems. The mid 2010 mac mini isnt the pinnacle of computer performance, but it still fares better with high sierra than the operating systems predecessor testing high sierra on older macs. Time machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Tradein value will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your tradein device. Sep 26, 2017 apple released the latest edition of macos, version 10. Is dl high sierra on a macbook pro late 20 a good idea. Should i upgrade my mid 2010 model macbook pro to macos sierra. Yes, high sierra on older macs really does boost performance.
Power off your mac and replace the original apple ssd with the new aura x ssd. Macbook pro 2010 and later, macbook late 2009 and later, macbook air 2010 and later. Macbook air mid 2012 or newer thats not to say you shouldnt upgrade just because you wont get the new bluetooth features, but this is a much less. If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo , then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16gb ram. Im wanting to get a new hdd upgrading from my old 500gb to a 1tb.
Common problems during and after macos high sierra. Really no advantage, just a newer operating system with more bells and whistles, but also more security rules, and a change in the programming that will stop older programs from running. Oct 15, 2016 i understand you have questions about updating your macbook pro. Performance is virtually identical, at least on an uptodate macbook pro inch. After waiting for my mid2012 macbook pro to update for two days and nights, its finally on the latest macos 10. How to get macos sierra if your mac is not able to update to. Should i upgrade my mid 2010 model macbook pro to macos.
If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo, then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16gb ram. It took me a total of about 20 minutes to upgrade my mid2012 macbook air with a 120gb ssd to this 480gb ssd. The forth macbook pro october 2011 is very similar to the february model. To start with, i would bump the ram up to 10 gb or 12. Get the best deals on 2010 apple macbook pro laptops and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Jun 04, 2018 by comparison, apples current macos, 10.
High sierra may be a relatively subtle update, performing a lot of changes to. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Oct 06, 2019 macbook early 2015 or newer macbook air mid 2012 or newer macbook pro mid 2012 or newer mac mini late 2012 or newer imac late 2012 or newer imac pro 2017 mac pro late 20, plus mid 2010 and mid 2012 models with recommended metalcapable gpu if your mac is older than any of the models listed above, it isnt compatible with macos. Longterm mac users can guess that macos high sierra 10. In order to update to macos sierra, you need to have one of the computers listed on on the compatibility website. If your mac isnt compatible with macos high sierra, the installer will let you know. Apple announces macos high sierra and macbook pro upgrades. Macbook pro and macbook air owners with qualifying machines can come out of the storage dark ages with owcs new aura pcie flash storage upgrade. I recently purchased a used macbook pro, mid 2010, with 4 gb of ram and a 500 gb hard drive, with a 2. You need to choose format type must use apfs for mojave or high sierra.
Discover over 1590 of our best selection of hard drive cable macbook pro on with topselling hard drive cable macbook pro brands. Apple macbook pro inch the macbook pro core 2 duo 2. This macbook mid2012 edition is the best deal you can get right now on a macbook pro. Ssd compatible with mid 2010 macbook pro apple community. Oct 06, 2017 i tried to upgrade my macbook pro to high sierra this week. I believe there is an efi limitation in os x mountain lion that will not allow the 2010 i5i7 macbook pro s to be upgraded over. Would like my mid 2010 macbook pro to last another 12 years. Macbook pro , macbook pro 15 200608, macbook pro 17 200608 or macbook pro 17 unibody.
But then so does my early 2009 macpro and i had to do a firmware hack to make it think it was a 2010 before i could install. Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install. I have never done any upgrades and would like to upgrade to an ssd to speed things up. How to install mac os sierra on a macbook pro mid 2009. Everything you need to know about macos sierra update, including how to check compatibility, back up your mac, download and install macos 10. In this video, well upgrade a macbook pro 2011 to high sierra, then benchmark. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an apple store gift card. Ive been using high sierra for quite a while and then downgraded to 10. Macbook early 2015 or newer macbook air mid 2012 or newer macbook pro mid 2012 or newer mac mini late 2012 or newer imac late 2012 or newer imac pro 2017 mac pro late 20, plus mid2010 and mid2012 models with recommended metalcapable gpu if your mac is older than any of the models listed above, it isnt compatible with macos. Mid2010 mc374lla macbookpro7,1 a1278 2351 all macbook pro inch models all 2010 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Oct 05, 2017 after waiting for my mid2012 macbook pro to update for two days and nights, its finally on the latest macos 10. To get an idea of the performance differences between a hard drive and an ssd, see this video from owc the ssd used is. Making a comparison between the mb 2010 a42 and mb pro 2012 a1278 logicboards, it seems to be just lightly different.
The macbook pro unibody mid 2010 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. Get the best deals on 2010 apple macbook pro laptops and find everything you. Apr 30, 2010 running windows on the inch and 15inch macbook pro models, respectively, laptopmag reported similar performance differences to those testing with mac os x. Macbook pro, macbook pro 15 200608, macbook pro 17 200608 or macbook pro 17 unibody. But i would recommend that you replace your harddrive if not done yet to an ssd. You do have some areas which you can gain performance. Oct 07, 2019 to find your mac model, memory, storage space, and macos version, choose about this mac from the apple menu. Mar 23, 2017 i recently purchased a used macbook pro, mid 2010, with 4 gb of ram and a 500 gb hard drive, with a 2. Joined nov 4, 20 messages 3 motherboard p67aud3 cpu i52500k graphics hd 6870 mac classic mac mobile phone. Sep 23, 2016 macbook air mid 2012 or newer thats not to say you shouldnt upgrade just because you wont get the new bluetooth features, but this is a much less interesting update for older macs, since the. However, the excitement has been gradually overcome by the issues i encountered mainly, that it runs slowly or even freezes. You ll have to use your backup see below to revert to high sierra. Here are the macs that will work with macos mojave cnet.
In pcmark vantage, the entrylevel mid2010 inch macbook pro scored 4,164. To get an idea of the performance differences between a hard drive and an ssd, see this video from owc the ssd used is the owc mercuary extreme pro 6g which is listed below. I tried to upgrade my macbook pro to high sierra this week. I believe there is an efi limitation in os x mountain lion that will not allow the 2010 i5i7 macbook pros to be upgraded over. Macbook pro 17inch, mid 2010 macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 model identifier. The next version of apples operating system for the mac is called macos high sierra. High sierra may be a relatively subtle update, performing a. Apple obsoletes mid 2010 15inch and 17inch macbook pros. I use a macbook pro retina, early 2015 running on macos. May 05, 2020 macbook pro 17inch, mid 2010 model identifier. How to prepare your mac to upgrade to macos mojave the mac.
Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. I have so much space free now that i could copy the 4 windows vmware fusion vms back to the single drive on the system from the external drive they were previously on, and added 120gb a boot camp partition for windows 8. After installation of the installer is complete, open the applications folder on your mac, then double. Upgrading the macbook pro 2011 to high sierra, and. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated the definitive guide. Sierra upgrade on mid2009 macbook pro apple community. Best value hard drive cable macbook pro great deals on.
The macbook pro unibody for mid 2010 requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. I definately think that high sierra is a performance downgrade, at least on this older hardware. I am typing this article on a 2010 macbook pro with 8gb of ram and a 500gb. If you are using apps that, in a former os high sierra or older, you were able to. From basics to pro tips, get more out of your new mac with the help of a specialist. Processor upgrades for macs generally when you purchase a mac computer, you should buy the best that you can afford at that time. Disk utility cannot be opened because of a problem. Doubleclick the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. My mac is only operating with about 500mb of ram when it should be running a little under 4. How to download and install macos high sierra laptop mag. Apple released the latest edition of macos, version 10.
Any mid 2010 macbook pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8gb ram. Check with the developer to make sure disk utility works with this version of macos. I currently have 4 gb of ram and 250 gb hdd and am running high sierra os. Jeff benjamin, 9to5mac with the help of owc, 20 minutes and one download was all it took to finally add additional storage to my mid2014 retina macbook pro.
How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated. Im wanting to get a new hdd upgrading from my old 500gb to. Smart new features like sidecar, powerful technologies for developers, and your favorite ipad apps, now on mac. I have never upgraded my mac before so i need some advice. If you have a mechanical hard drive with high sierra or mojave formatted as extended journal then you can not restore from time machine, you must clone. With the introduction of retina screen on the 2012 macbook pro, apple moved to a m. To find your mac model, memory, storage space, and macos version, choose about this mac from the apple menu.
With the release of macos high sierra, there is some concern that it will slow performance on older mac systems. High sierra unbearably slow 52259 views 34 replies. Running windows on the inch and 15inch macbook pro models, respectively, laptopmag reported similar performance differences to those testing with mac os x. The new macbook lineup is available starting today.
Any mid2010 macbook pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8gb ram. The newer graphics allowed me to get better fps for team fortress 2. Macbook pro unibody mid 2012 logic board replacement. It is much faster in high sierra, and it employs newer metal 2 graphics. Sep 30, 2016 i did upgrade a mid 2010 macbook pro 15 2. Macbook late 2009 or newer macbook pro mid 2010 or newer macbook air late 2010 or newer. Mid2009 15 mb986lla macbookpro5,3 a1286 2325 it has a 64 bit architecture and therefore should be able to take sierra.
It took me a total of about 20 minutes to upgrade my mid 2012 macbook air with a 120gb ssd to this 480gb ssd. Mac pro late 20, plus mid2010 and mid2012 models with. Macsalesowc has excellent customer support, you can ask them. Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete products list with three new products. Does mac os sierra support a mbp mid 2010 apple community. As a tech enthusiast, i was super excited about high sierra and its new features. Should i upgrade my mid2012 macbook pro to macos high. Joined oct 24, 2011 messages 1 mac classic mac mobile phone. Macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010, macbook pro 17inch, mid 2010, and xserve early 2009. The third macbook pro february 2011 model is distinguished by its thunderbolt, core i5 or i7 processor rather than core 2 duo on the earlier machines, and a memory speed of 33mhz earlier machines used 1066mhz. Go through the instructions to install the new macos 10.
In pcmark vantage, the entrylevel mid 2010 inch macbook pro scored 4,164, an increase of 957 from the last generation. Plug in the included apple magsafe 60w power adapter to recharge your macbook battery. Heres a full guide on macos high sierra safely upgrade process. File moves are instantaneous under both high sierra and. Before installing any upgrade, its a good idea to back up your mac. Ssd upgrades for your apple macbook pro inch, mid 2010 2. They changed something in how you drag and drop files in application window so it doesnt work for me since original sierra. These cloning instructions are for an aura x2 ssd in a retina late 20 macbook pro through to the 2015 macbook pro.
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