How to update a MacBook Pro 17 inch mid 2010 with SSD?
I know that this question probably been asked many times before, but i can't really find the answers to my specific questions.
I want to update my MacBook Pro 17 inch mid 2010 / 2,66-GHz Intel Core i7-processor, 8 GB memory, running latest Mavericks version (full specs: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP581?viewlocale=nl_NL) with a SSD (i think a 500GB) to speed up my MacBook Pro.
I have about 400GB of data, personal and work related (mostly design work) that is really important to me of course. I use 3 harddrives (one offsite) at the moment to backup everything using Time Machine which works great, because i always can fall back on it when i delete something accidentally.
The physical installation looks quite simple to do, but i have some questions about the entire procedure i hope someone can help me with:
Which SSD will fit in my Macbook Pro the best (specs)? What to look for?
And what about TRIM support to make SSD last longer, i heared that Apple default drives that come with the Mac will support TRIM, but what about any other SSDs on the market do support it and if so which ones?
There are different ways to do install SSD, but what is best procedure?
Clone HDD to SSD with Carbon Copy Cloner or restore from Time Machine?
Clean install with Bootable USB flash drive with Mavericks and restore from Time Machine?
Buy a USB enclosure for SSD and Clone HDD to SSD with Carbon Copy Cloner first and boot it to check and than install the drive?
Could anybody help me with this?
Thank you.
Krijn
Look here for the maximum memory for each MBP model:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/by_capability/actual-maximum-ram-capacity-of-mac s.html
The limit is given by the memory controller ("northbridge").
There are no thermal drawbacks expanding the memory to the maximum supported limit...
However, as explained, often Apple did specify an "official" maximum RAM amount which is in reality shorter than the real value, simply because, when the machine was launched, memory sticks of the proper size for giving maximum capacity were not available.
Apple never revises the specs after the launch...
But this did not happen in your case: the maximum memory for mid-2010 Core machines appears to be effectively just 8 Gb, form the page linked above...
Final remark: in my experience, the SSD counts much more than memory for speeding up a laptop! As you already have 8 Gb, there is little value to expand to 16Gb even if it was posisble. Better to invest the same money in a larger SSD...
I expanded mine because it was equipped with just 4 Gb, and purchasing 16Gb Corsair was costing as 8 Gb Crucial. However, it was not a wise choice, those cheap Corsair memories were bad, the seller had to exchange both sticks...
If I could come back, it was better to spend more and buy Crucial memory sticks!
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I will not accept a hard drive repair,i will request a new unit.
It only has 2 months......And as my job depends of a laptop, i need a new one.
Now im again working with my old Powerbook G4 (2002) and still goes perfect !!!!
BTW: check this link,apple is returning new unots tosome users with same problems
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/05/continued-macbook-pro-mid-2010-beach-ballsfreeze s-apple-replacing-testing-units/
By the way
It happens with 10.6.3 and 10 6.4
Hardware test OK!!
And just system installed with no aplications...
I only use Traktor NAtive instrumentes for my performances....all original software.
Freezes were with traktor and without it on system....
External hard druve boot tested and also freezes.
Repair permissions and the same problem.....
APPLE,PLEASE, YOU CAN DISCOUNT TO ME A MONTH OF USE ,BUT I DONT WANT THIS UNIT FOR SURE.Hi,
I've been having the same problem. I'm a Dj, like a lot of people I use Traktor Scratch Pro. I've been using a mac for mixing for around, 2 years now, never had a problem. Since I updated to leopard snow, I've been experiencing the exact same problems described in this post,the screen freezes, sudden dropouts, when using Traktor software exact same thing, audio dropouts, screen freezes when loading track, or searching library.
I've been doing a LOT of researching, and I'm almost sure the problem is Leopard Snow, I don't know why but I'm almost certain. I erased mi HD, thinking this would solve the problem, loaded snow leopard again... EXACT same problem occured.
I tried all the suggestions in this link, none of them worked for me... http://appletoolbox.com/2010/07/mac-os-x-10-6-4-troubleshooting-guide/
So, right now I'm downloading an older version of MAC OS 10.5.5, I will format (again) my HD and install this older version.
I will post again if this solved the issue, hope this helps.
Apple URGENTLY needs a new update (10.6.5) there are a lot of other people like us, that are depending in a lap top (mac) to perform to a lot of people, you can check the forums in www.native-instruments.com, and see this issue is hapening to many of us. -
Macbook Pro 15" Mid 2010 Random restarts
hi guys, about 2 years ago I spilt water over my laptop, I was like a ninja on speed powering off disconnecting the batter, and disembling this unit. allowed it to dry out over the course of 2 days, re-built and it was working perfect, about 9 months ago my laptop restarted and through up the "your computer restarted becuase of a poblem...." didnt think much of it (i know dumb) it started happening more regualr, i formatted and re-installed the OS and left it as a new mac. recently it has been getting more and more often so much so if i run Safari, photoshop and uTorrent, it kernal panics. I have pasted below the kernal panic, i understand it problably will be due to liquid but I would like to find out exactly where the issue lays and what with.
Thanks for all everyones help in advance.
Anonymous UUID: 1668D2B2-4C6A-F91F-D7B5-EC0D9A645AB0
Wed Apr 2 21:29:37 2014
panic(cpu 3 caller 0xffffff7f85195fb0): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff80a23fa000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.4.35/src/Apple MuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
Backtrace (CPU 3), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff807ee72d50 : 0xffffff8002e22fa9
0xffffff807ee72dd0 : 0xffffff7f85195fb0
0xffffff807ee72ea0 : 0xffffff7f83822eab
0xffffff807ee72f60 : 0xffffff7f838ec49a
0xffffff807ee72fa0 : 0xffffff7f838ec50a
0xffffff807ee73010 : 0xffffff7f83b6b056
0xffffff807ee73140 : 0xffffff7f8390fb39
0xffffff807ee73160 : 0xffffff7f838298fd
0xffffff807ee73210 : 0xffffff7f83827408
0xffffff807ee73410 : 0xffffff7f83828d57
0xffffff807ee734e0 : 0xffffff7f847cce1d
0xffffff807ee73660 : 0xffffff7f847cc823
0xffffff807ee73670 : 0xffffff7f84791af0
0xffffff807ee73680 : 0xffffff7f84791b65
0xffffff807ee73690 : 0xffffff7f84773931
0xffffff807ee736d0 : 0xffffff7f84775ea5
0xffffff807ee73700 : 0xffffff7f847c6970
0xffffff807ee73780 : 0xffffff7f847aeae0
0xffffff807ee737e0 : 0xffffff7f847af3da
0xffffff807ee73830 : 0xffffff7f847af8c0
0xffffff807ee738a0 : 0xffffff7f847affc8
0xffffff807ee738e0 : 0xffffff7f8477cfea
0xffffff807ee73a60 : 0xffffff7f847ac940
0xffffff807ee73b20 : 0xffffff7f8477bad9
0xffffff807ee73b70 : 0xffffff80032cc7b6
0xffffff807ee73b90 : 0xffffff80032cddb1
0xffffff807ee73bf0 : 0xffffff80032cb81f
0xffffff807ee73d40 : 0xffffff8002eb6558
0xffffff807ee73e50 : 0xffffff8002e26bf1
0xffffff807ee73e80 : 0xffffff8002e139f5
0xffffff807ee73ef0 : 0xffffff8002e1e043
0xffffff807ee73f70 : 0xffffff8002ec976d
0xffffff807ee73fb0 : 0xffffff8002ef3b46
Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.4.35)[1BFF66C1-65E4-3BB3-9DEE-B61C3137019B]@ 0xffffff7f85188000->0xffffff7f8519afff
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.4.35)[09897896-ACBD-36B5-B1D4-0CCC4000E 3B3]@0xffffff7f85180000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[045D5D6F-AD1E-36DB-A249-A346E2B48E54]@0xfffff f7f83728000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f834bb000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[4421462D-2B1F-3540-8EEA-9DFCB0565E39]@0 xffffff7f83780000
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.0.4)[E04639C5-D734-3AB3-A682-FE66694C66 53]@0xffffff7f85183000
com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.2.4)[80472F2E-D31D-32C4-88BA-2EB3D63 C159F]@0xffffff7f837d3000->0xffffff7f83a3bfff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f834bb000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[999E29DA-D513-3544-89D1-9885B728A098]@0xff ffff7f837c3000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[4421462D-2B1F-3540-8EEA-9DFCB0565E39]@0 xffffff7f83780000
com.apple.GeForceTesla(8.2.4)[B6C71E9A-E304-354B-80AD-C69C9032D367]@0xffffff7f8 476a000->0xffffff7f84834fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f834bb000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[999E29DA-D513-3544-89D1-9885B728A098]@0xff ffff7f837c3000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[4421462D-2B1F-3540-8EEA-9DFCB0565E39]@0 xffffff7f83780000
dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.2.4)[80472F2E-D31D-32C4-88BA-2EB3D63 C159F]@0xffffff7f837d3000
com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla(8.2.4)[B0E6AAA7-E970-3D81-8B43-145D56 A3A4AC]@0xffffff7f83a46000->0xffffff7f83ceffff
dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.2.4)[80472F2E-D31D-32C4-88BA-2EB3D63 C159F]@0xffffff7f837d3000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f834bb000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServer
Mac OS version:
13C64
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 13.1.0: Thu Jan 16 19:40:37 PST 2014; root:xnu-2422.90.20~2/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: 9FEA8EDC-B629-3ED2-A1A3-6521A1885953
Kernel slide: 0x0000000002c00000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8002e00000
System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 130951681191
last loaded kext at 41814496216: com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.60 (addr 0xffffff7f849d2000, size 32768)
loaded kexts:
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.60
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9.5d0
com.apple.driver.AGPM 100.14.15
com.apple.driver.AppleTyMCEDriver 1.0.2d2
com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 4.2.3f10
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver 124
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver 2.6.0f1
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAHardwareConfigDriver 2.6.0f1
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA 2.6.0f1
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient 3.5.13
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet 1.0.0d1
com.apple.GeForceTesla 8.2.4
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphics 8.2.4
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothUSBDFU 4.2.3f10
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X 7.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleBacklight 170.3.5
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl 3.4.35
com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.2.3f10
com.apple.driver.AppleHWAccess 1
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelMCEReporter 104
com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl 1.1.12
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphicsFB 8.2.4
com.apple.nvidia.NVDAStartup 8.2.4
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC 1.7.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCPDRC 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCLMU 2.0.4d1
com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor 3.0.4d1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCButtons 240.2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyEventDriver 240.2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard 240.2
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController 325.7
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBCardReader 3.4.1
com.apple.driver.AppleFileSystemDriver 3.0.1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless 1.0.0d1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib 1.0.0d1
com.apple.BootCache 35
com.apple.iokit.SCSITaskUserClient 3.6.6
com.apple.driver.XsanFilter 404
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage 2.5.1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub 666.4.0
com.apple.iokit.AppleBCM5701Ethernet 3.8.1b2
com.apple.driver.AirPort.Brcm4331 700.20.22
com.apple.driver.AppleFWOHCI 4.9.9
com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort 3.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBUHCI 656.4.1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI 660.4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSmartBatteryManager 161.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIButtons 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleRTC 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHPET 1.8
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS 2.1
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIEC 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC 1.7
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagementClient 216.0.0
com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall 153
com.apple.security.quarantine 3
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement 216.0.0
com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl 3.4.35
com.apple.kext.triggers 1.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSerialFamily 10.0.7
com.apple.driver.DspFuncLib 2.6.0f1
com.apple.vecLib.kext 1.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily 1.9.5fc2
com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib 1.14
com.apple.iokit.IOSurface 91
com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla 8.2.4
com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla 8.2.4
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothFamily 4.2.3f10
com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert 1.0.4
com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl 3.4.35
com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport 2.4.1
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.2.3f10
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusController 1.0.11d1
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireIP 2.2.6
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController 2.6.0f1
com.apple.iokit.IOHDAFamily 2.6.0f1
com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily 2.4.1
com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginLegacy 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily 5.7.0d10
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusPCI 1.0.12d1
com.apple.driver.AppleSMC 3.1.8
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMultitouch 240.9
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver 660.4.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIBlockCommandsDevice 3.6.6
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBMassStorageClass 3.6.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub 650.4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBComposite 656.4.1
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIMultimediaCommandsDevice 3.6.6
com.apple.iokit.IOBDStorageFamily 1.7
com.apple.iokit.IODVDStorageFamily 1.7.1
com.apple.iokit.IOCDStorageFamily 1.7.1
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCISerialATAPI 2.6.1
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily 3.6.6
com.apple.iokit.IOEthernetAVBController 1.0.3b4
com.apple.driver.mDNSOffloadUserClient 1.0.1b5
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBUserClient 660.4.2
com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family 630.35
com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily 3.2
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireFamily 4.5.5
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIFamily 2.6.5
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily 675.4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleEFINVRAM 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleEFIRuntime 2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOHIDFamily 2.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily 1.1
com.apple.security.sandbox 278.11
com.apple.kext.AppleMatch 1.0.0d1
com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet 7
com.apple.driver.AppleKeyStore 2
com.apple.driver.DiskImages 371.1
com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily 1.9
com.apple.iokit.IOReportFamily 23
com.apple.driver.AppleFDEKeyStore 28.30
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform 2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily 2.9
com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily 1.4
com.apple.kec.corecrypto 1.0
com.apple.kec.pthread 1
Model: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B0F, 2 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.66 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.58f17
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In, 288 MB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 512 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)
Bluetooth: Version 4.2.3f10 13477, 3 services, 23 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF, 500.11 GB
Serial ATA Device: HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: Built-in iSight
USB Device: IR Receiver
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: BRCM2070 Hub
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller
USB Device: Internal Memory Card Reader
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Thunderbolt Bus:The kernel panic indicates that your GPU has failed. This is a known issue for your machine. Your model is subject to a replacement program for the logicboard due to a defective GPU. It lasts 3 years from the date of purchase. If this is already expired, Apple may or may not still replace your logicboard. It is ultimately at the discretion of the store manager. If you don't qualify, your other option would be a flat rate repair, for ~$300, which Apple will repair anything wrong with the machine for this fee. See the user tip and support article below:
MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2010 owners: Apple Support Communities
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Macbook Pro (13" mid 2010) unable to connect to home wifi?
Hi everyone
I have a Macbook pro 13" mid 2010. Up until recently, airport was able to connect to my home wifi. I have not changed anything on the home wifi network.
The laptop is on 10.6.8, with all software updates installed.
I have recently installed boot camp onto this laptop and did a software update. Could that be a problem?
Attempted solutions:
1 PRAM reset
2 Disabling IPv6
3 Reboot laptop and restart modem/router
4 Deleting all keychain networks and passwords
5 Deleting networks from Network Settings/Advanced Settings
6 Using Assist Me option
7 Changing home wifi network from WPA to WPA2
8 Changing home wifi broadcast channel to a less used channel
9 Connecting to another landline network (also did not work)
Surprisingly, I am able to connect to my mobile phone's wifi tether. My monthly data usage limit isn't very high and this isn't a real option.
Normally what happens, is I enter the password to join the wireless network and it'll give me a Connection timed out error message.
I have 5 other PCs in the house that can connect to the network, my MBP is the only mac and the only one that cannot connect. My android mobile phone can connect, my sister's iPhone 3GS can connect.
Can anyone help? Or suggest something I may have missed?I have the same MBP Version 7.1 that you have and it also states in the System Profiler HDMI Display port
Output: Connection : Display. Now what that means, im not sure.
But i have also connected an HDMI cable via an adapter made by iWires Tech Link purchased at the Apple store and have the same problem as you, only video with no sound from the TV.
I've looked at the settings that eww has suggested in System Preferences > Sound > Output tab and their is no options available for HDMI out, or Display Audio or anything else for that matter, except built in speakers, and Audio port for sound output.
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What kind of display can I add to my MacBook Pro 13 mid 2010?
I have a MacBook Pro 13 mid 2010. Please see the specs below. It is still working great, but I would like to add an external display so I have a bigger screen to work from when I remote into my office desktop. What would be an economical way of adding a secondary display to use with this machine? I don't need state of the art graphics. This is mainly for writing code and documentation. Thanks.
Graphics and video support
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
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Video output options
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
HDMI output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapterThanks...just got a Dell monitor and an adapter for the mini displayport to HDMI. It hooked up very easily and looks great. <$300.
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Maximum hard drive physical size for MacBook Pro 13" mid-2010 model
I'm planning to replace the hard drive in a MacBook Pro 13" mid-2010 - its the latest model just purchased.
I've searched the discussions on replacing the hard drive, and I've seen conflicting information on whether the 13.3" Macbook Pro will accept the 12.5mm height drives, or only the 9.5mm height drives.
And Apple support is no help - they don't know.
Can someone confirm exactly, whether the 12.5 mm drives will fit or not?Thanks everyone - it looks like you've answered my question, and I'll mark it as such.
I think that my confusion is related to the mac terminology that you guys are using that I am not familiar with yet - I'm brand new to the world of Apple and Macs, so I've got a lot to learn ahead of me.
"S.U.", you said "The 12.5 mm drives will fit in all unibody MBP's". What is a "unibody" MacBook Pro? The one I have is the aluminum shell, not the older black or white case that appears to be some sort of plastic.
In another thread, you mentioned that you have 2 drives in your MacBook Pro. Is there really room for more than a single drive inside, or did you have to remove the optical drive and put the second drive in its place?
"eww", you mentioned "And it doesn't affect the computer's warranty". When I talked with Apple support about replacing the drive, they said that there are no user-serviceable parts in a MacBook Pro, and it might void my warranty to replace the hard drive. I pointed out that they have several documents at the "Manuals" section of their website, explaining the exact steps to replace the hard drive (as well as memory and battery too), with no mention of voiding the warranty.
Is Apple support always so out of touch with their own web site and their own equipment/policies, or are they usually quite knowledgeable and helpful? I'd like to think that I can count on them when I have questions harder than "where's the ON button". But to their credit, they did mention that I visit these forums to see if anyone here could help.
"OrangeMarlin", you mentioned cloning the old drive first, and I plan to do that. The MacBook Pro is brand new, and has not been used yet, so there is no user data to be lost yet, but it would still be easier to clone the drive than try to install from scratch and hope that everything gets installed the same way as the factory drive came packed with.
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Which battery to order for Macbook pro 13" mid 2010
I have a macbook pro 13" mid 2010. I need to know which battery to order from online store to replace my old one. It is very confusing as there is many models of batteries to chose from the online store.
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The batteries available in the Apple Online Store are for Late 2008 and older MacBooks Pro, which include removable batteries.
In your case, your MacBook has got an integrated battery which is not designed to replace yourself, so you should take the MacBook to an Apple Retail Store and get your battery replaced for $129.
If you want to replace it yourself, these are the steps > http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2010+Battery+Replace ment/4300/1 You can also get the battery for your MacBook in that website
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