Can i install samsung 850 pro 1 tb solid state drive in my "macbook pro 2012 mid".

Hi, anyone know. can i install samsung 850 pro 1 tb solid state drive in my "macbook pro 2012 mid". any compatibility issues?

"In addition to TRIM, I just stumbled on this discussion. One of the posters is having some odd difficulties with that combination."
Yup and that's why I've avoided any 3rd party SSDs.
I only deal with:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC
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