My Macbook Pro (purchased in mid 2009) runs really slow after updated the software.

How can I get it to run faster?

Find out what it is doing:
Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan activity
anything using double-digits is suspect.

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    What is the cost of a battery for a MacBook Pro purchased in Mid 2009?

    99 bucks from OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/BAP13MBU65V/
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  • I downloaded Yosemite to my macbook pro and now it is running extremely slow, freezing all the time. I did the Etresoft and copied the results as suggested to other  Please help me fix the issue.

    Problem description:
    I upgraded to Yosemite recently.  Now my computer acts like it has a virus although my virus checker says it is clean.  It is slow, freezes all the time, I have to turn off my computer to get it to work again.  I don’t like the new Yosemite.
    EtreCheck version: 2.0.7 (93)
    Report generated October 30, 2014 at 3:57:56 AM CDT
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
      MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) (Verified)
      MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2
      1 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
      4 GB RAM Upgradeable
      BANK 0/DIMM0
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      BANK 1/DIMM0
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
      Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
      Color LCD 1440 x 900
      AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 512 MB
    System Software: ℹ️
      OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 0:26:55
    Disk Information: ℹ️
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      S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
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      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk1) /  [Startup]: 498.88 GB (434.65 GB free)
      Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
      MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8
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    Thank you all for the help.  My mac still freezes.  I've deleted what you suggested.  I hope it did it right.  Can you check and help me out?
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    Problem description:
    My macbook pro still freezes at times and i have to power it off and on again after downloading Yosemite.  This never happened prior.  This is my second time running etresoft.  I deleted the mackeeper as suggested.  What else is going on?
    EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
    Report generated November 4, 2014 at 10:26:26 AM CST
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
      MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) (Verified)
      MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2
      1 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
      4 GB RAM Upgradeable
      BANK 0/DIMM0
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      BANK 1/DIMM0
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
      Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
      Color LCD 1440 x 900
      AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 512 MB
    System Software: ℹ️
      OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 2 days 18:23:38
    Disk Information: ℹ️
      APPLE HDD HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
      S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
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      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk1) /  [Startup]: 498.88 GB (433.64 GB free)
      Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
      MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8 
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      Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
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  • Flickering intermittent lines on my display (Macbook Pro 15in Unibody mid-2009)

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    Hoping this can be resolved by some minimal DIY fix...
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  • I have a MacBook Pro, 15-inch, Mid 2009.  I would love to upgrade to a Solid State Drive.  What is the best possible upgrade I can buy.  I need the specs and even brand name.  Thank you to anyone who can help.

    I have a MacBook Pro, 15-inch, Mid 2009.  I would love to upgrade to a Solid State Drive.  What is the best possible upgrade I can buy.  I need the specs and even brand name.  Thank you to anyone who can help.

    A 15" mid-2009 MBP RAM specifications are: 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM.
    As has been pointed out, OWC is an excellent source for Mac compatible RAM.  Crucial is another first rate source for Mac RAM.  RAM from either vendor will work just as well as any purchased from Apple with the bonus of being less expensive and having a lifetime guarantee.
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  • Is there a maximum RAM capacity for a Macbook Pro 13 inch Mid 2009?

    My questions is essentially, is there a maximum RAM capacity for a Macbook Pro 13 inch Mid 2009? I'm aware there are two RAM slots in my machine, but in past experiences with other laptops/desktop computers (not Apple) there was a default maximum which couldn't be overidden despite how much RAM was inserted.

    You can upgrade up to 8GB using 2 x 4GB 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 modules. That's the maximum (unlike 2011 and later models which Apple tells you can only hold 8GB but can actually run 16GB).
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  • HT201938 connecting MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) to Hisense TV with audio?!?!!?

    hello everyone.
    if anyone is familar with successfully getting the older macbook pros that dont support audio out to stream and preform digital audio on a TV or has any helpful information that will get me familiar with trying to successfully stream audio and visual. and can PLEASE HELP ME in any way to understand what they know and teach me how to solve my problem id really appreciate it.
    i want to connect my MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) to my Hisense LED LCD TV, ModelNumber:40H3E  and getting digital audio sound from my TV as well as video, but have no clue on how or where to even start to successfully pairing the two and getting sound.
    I own a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) this MacBook model doesnt support an HDMI port. My MacBooks model has the Mini Displayport which supports video out but does not support audio out. Can someone help me by telling me exactly which Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with audio will support my model MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) and exactly what HDMI wire do i need to buy that will successfully preform digital audio and sadisfying quality visual through TV?
    i have NO expierence with the proccess have NO knowledge about any of this or these Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters with audio. i have no idea what kind of adapter and HDMI cord to buy that will give me sound from my tv for my type of macbook. '
    im not familar AT ALL with any of this so i hope me giving you my MacBook Pros make and model and my TV's model number will be enough information for someone to help me.
    just please give me anything you can on this topic
    thank you so much,

    These are user to user forums, your describing a serious hardware issue that needs to be serviced by Apple.
    Good luck and I hope your issue gets resolved.

  • My MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2009) question mark on startup

    My MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2009) has a question mark on startup.
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