How to upgrade a MACbook pro 2009 with a SSD?

Need help installing an SSD into my mid 2009 MACbook pro.

Yes as Clinton says this is correct.
I've used a Sata to USB connector which is only a few pounds instead of an enclosure for the clone, but then I wasn't keeping mt old HDD. But that's an option if you don't need it.
I also use Carbon copy cloner as this will clone your recovery partition as well. Apples disk utility will also clone drives but I'm not sure that it copy's the recovery partition.
I highly redomend my Samsung 840 pro 256Gb - it's about the fastest drive you'll get (nearly) but is backed by Samsung's unrivaled SSD reliability and 5 year warranty. I've also used an 840 basic model on an older macbook and was equally pleased.
Crucial's drives are reliable mac friendly drives but are somewhat slower on the write speeds vs the 840 Pro.
I'd avoid OCZ drives due to so many failures across their range although they do have great reviews and some models just edge the Pro on speed although it's fairly negligible.
As Clinton says, avoid the Samsung Evo drive. I wanted to buy this drive as it is a great drive - but there are many users that have had compatibility issues with it when installed in a Mac. This may rectified on a future firmware update possibly, but until it's proven I would avoid it for now.

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I have a Macbook pro 2009 with Snow Leopard. Which system can I install without running into complicated problems which I will not be able to solveby myself? (Mountain Lion, Mavericks, Yosemite?)

I have a Macbook pro 2009 with Snow Leopard. Which system can I install without running into complicated problems which I will not be able to solve by myself- a person with limited problem solving abilities. (Mountain Lion, Mavericks, Yosemite?)

It will make it easier to help you w/ your problem to know the size and RAM installed.
"Yesterday I couldn't update the maps on my Garmin because it said the OS I had wouldn't work"
What OS will your Garmin work with? Funny there was someone else that did that and upgraded to Yosemite and regretted it.
I'd say Lion if your Garmin is compatible.
Both Lion and Mountain Lion are downloadable from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6377Z/A/os-x-mountain-lion
The OSs will get more resource hungry the higher you go.

Hey guys, This is the problem. My father just got an iPhone 5. He has a Macbook Pro 2009 with OS X 10.5.8. The iPhone is not compatible with this version since the iTunes is an older version as well. At our local Apple store in my home country, they told

Hey guys,
This is the problem. My father just got an iPhone 5. He has a Macbook Pro 2009 with OS X 10.5.8. The iPhone is not compatible with this version since the iTunes is an older version as well. At our local Apple store in my home country, they told him he needs to upgrade (which I agree of) but that the memory of this computer is not enough to hold the newer OS.
Please help, he does not really agree with buying a new computer just because of the versions.
Thank you, I appreciate your help.

This is what I have. Thank you so much rdr4lfe.

I want to connect my MacBook Pro (2009) with Apple TV

I want to connect my MacBook Pro (2009) with Apple TV
I updated my Mac to Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.2 (12C60)
I had tried connecting my Mac for many time but I could not.
iTunse is connected with Apple TV

Read this link. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5404
2009 MBP is not supported for native AirPlay Mirroring. Sorry.
There are a couple of other pay-for apps that do this, but they're not as good... some people have had success.

How to upgrade my Macbook Pro's Graphic Card?

I have a Early 2012 13 inch Macbook Pro and it's ***** when I play games.
Here are the specs:
- 2.8 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
- 6 GB RAM
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB
- OSX Mavericks 10.9.2
- 750 GB HDD 1333 MHz DDR3
It lags a lot when I play such an old games such as GTA Vice City (the FPS drops a lot when my mac getting hot) or GTA San Andreas (quite stable). Both of them aren't modded and still original. Is there any way to upgrade my Macbook Pro's graphic card?

You cannot upgrade the Graphics card on a laptop because everything is built into the logic board. Unfortunately your perticular graphics chip is actually built into the CPU, and is a very low performing chip which would definately make gaming hard.
Sorry for the bad news.

How to upgrade my macbook pro from 10.6.8?

i wish to upgrade my macbook pro from 10.6.8 what is the best way?

If you wish to upgrade from 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) to 10.8.x (Mountain Lion), first make sure that your model meets the minimum hardware requirements (http://support.apple.com/kb/sp654) and then download ML by purchasing it from the Mac App Store.
Clinton

Macbook Pro 2012 with 240GB SSD or Macbook Air 2012 240GB SSD or Macbook Pro Retina

Macbook Pro 13inch 2012 240GB SSD Specs:
2.5GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
4GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM — 2x2GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
240BG Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Overall Price $1600+Tax
or
Macbook Air 2012 13inch with 240GB SSD SPECS:
1.8GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
240GB Auro Pro 6G Solid State Drive
Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Overall Price $1600+Tax
or
Macbook Pro Retina 15inch 2012 256SSD Specs:
2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Overall Price $2199+Tax
orMacbook Pro Retina 13in 2012 256SSD Specs:
2.5GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
128GB Flash Storage or 256 Crucial m4 256GB 2.5 inch if possible to upgrade
2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
8GB 1600MHz memory
Intel HD Graphics 4000
I'm looking for a laptop that will last me a couple of years which is why I'm upgrading to SSD without losing performance. I usually game on my Mac so I want a laptop to handle that, handle programs in the background and writing or reading without losing speed, I also need a laptop that has fast boot time.
I will be using the laptop mainly for school and running programs such as iWork and mircrosoft office as well as websurfing and video streaming thanks for any advice.

I hope others pipe in with their comments, but the first suggestion is to visit your local Apple Store and try out the units. Trying them out can make a difference in your decision.
This is how I'd try to make sense of this:
MBP 13 2012:
Solid all-purpose portable at a decent price, and even has a 240GB SSD. If you don't load it with tons to videos, this will more than fit your needs as a student and websurfer. A little heavier than the others here, but it's a solid package that's stable. Great if you need to use the CD/DVD.
MBA 13 2012:
Also good, similar specs, notably lighter. Notes are easy to take, and easier to carry on long campus treks. If you're not near a power source, the battery life may be a concern. If you need a CD/DVD, you can connect it when you need it - but it's extra. Servicing a MBA is more difficult.
MBR 15 2012:
Beautiful display, packed with performance. No DVD/CD drive, NVIDIA performance is unproven, kind of pricey, the first generation of a device; it's going to get better over time. Can't be serviced in any way by the user; the Apple Store is your only option. Now's not the best time to get the MBR.
MBR 13 2012:
Same comments.
I'd say the MBA is a good pick. Few moving parts, therefore more reliability. Low heat. You can always attach a CD/DVD drive via USB. Intel Graphics is solid; no problems there. Plenty of capacity for your needs. And the display is bright. MBA 13 or 11, IMO.

CD Boot: memory overflow error! Trying to install Bootcamp / Windows 7 on MacBook Pro 2009 with external superdrive

Hi all,
I'm trying to install Bootcamp on my machine.
I was running Parallels before but need Bootcamp in order to run heavy software on the PC side (e.g. Rhino/Maxwell/etc).
I have a Macbook Pro 17" from around 2009, running Mountain Lion 10.7.3.
Problem is, my internal CD Drive is broken and doesn't read discs, so it couldn't read the Windows installation disc (Windows Home Premium 7 64 bit - OEM System Builder Pack).
So, I rang Apple to try to fix it and they said it would be cheaper and faster to buy an external SuperDrive.
I explained that I wanted it to install bootcamp and they said, fine.
However when I bought the SuperDrive, it turns out its only supposed to be working with new Macbook Pro with Retina display, and other machines that don't have internal cd drives.
At first it didnt work, but then I found a helpful website which enabled it to work on my machine.
So I went ahead and started installing Windows through the BootCamp Assistant.
It partitioned my hard drive - success!
But then it turned into black screen, with message saying "CDBOOT: Memory overfloor error"
Help please!!!
I suspect the problem is either:
a) Old Macbook Pro can't boot from the Windows disk
or
b) The Windows OEM version is somehow not designed to work with Mac. I bought it secondhand off a guy, thinking it was the full version, silly thing to do!
Your thoughts and help is seriously appreciated!
Tomorrow I'm going to the Apple Store and also to buy a brand new copy of Windows, I guess.

This has been resolved. It turned out that in spite of the message at the end of installation - "Windows could not complete the installation. To install Windows on this computer restart the installation" Windows was installed successfully but the problem was the Bootcamp drivers, it could not read them(install them) from my original OSX Istall DVD and I thought that that the whole package was not installed successfully. I will copy the intructions here as well since this thread may attract lots of other people with similar problem who may think it was not a good installation. Here you go:
Ok, after 3 sleepness nights I have found a solution and finally have a working Windows 7 Ultimate. I hope this will be helpful for everyone having similar issues and not have to go through the same nightmare.
Right away after logging in Windows for the first time insert the original Snow Leopard Install DVD and if Windows does not read it or install any drivers after clicking on setup.exe do the following:
Right-click on Start » Programs » Accessories » Command Prompt
Select Run as Administrator
Type cd /d D:, then press Enter
Type cd Boot Camp\Drivers\Apple, then press Enter
Type BootCamp64.msi, then press Enter
If you do not how to right click before installing the drivers the following:
Click on Start
Enter cmd in the search box
Instead of hitting the Enter key use Ctrl + Shift + Enter and will open a dialog box
Click Yes at the prompt and you will be running as an administrator.
If you do not have the original install DVD go the this link and follow the instructions(including the ones from the last comment):
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How to Upgrade a MacBook Pro to SSD?

I bought one of the new MacBook pro, non-retina, notebooks a month or so after they came out. After doing so, I'm regretting my decision to go with the 1 terabyte obtion instead of the SSD. I'm finding start up time slow, but I'm well below 500 gb in usage. So I have some general questions. How much will it cost? Will it void the warrenty no matter what? How can I get it done? (I don't want to risk doing to myself)

You won't void your warranty by replacing either the internal hard drive or by replacing RAM - those are user upgradeable parts.
I've a 512GB Crucial m4 series and can highly recommend the drive. They're about $400 from Amazon (may be pretty much the same from Crucial - I've not checked lately).
It's a very simple procedure to DIY. All you need is a Phillips #00 and a Trox T6 screwdriver. There are gundreds of videos on YouTube that can walk you through the procedure.
Good luck - any more SSD questions, just call.
Clinton

HT2090 I recently upgraded my Macbook Pro (2008) with Snowlepard. The I downloaded Maverick. Ever since I did Maverick, my iSite camera won't work for facetime or skype. What to do?

I purchased my Macbook Pro in 2008. My son recently gave me and iPhone 5 and in order to use it I upgraded my OS to Snowleapord, then I down loaded Maverick. Since I did the Maverick thing my iSite camera does not work on Skype or Facetime. I done a few things like reset SMC and the one other thing to no avail. It works in photobooth and things like that, but it doesn't show up in the utilities list. One point it said something about not being recognized or supported? Is the an upgrade for the camera or do I need to get rid of Maverick? Or what?

   Install the latest software update.
   http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090
   Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
   Choose the method for:
   "Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
   Uninstall Air Parrot if you have it installed.
   If this does not help, contact Apple.
   Best.

Severe overheating of 17" MacBook Pro (2009) with 3.06 GHz processor

For around a year and a half I have been dealing with a computer that constantly overheats very quickly, presumably because I ordered a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU for my 17" MacBook Pro without realizing that it would make the surface of the computer super hot. I recently looked at the new generation of MacBook Pros and saw that the max they offer now is 2.8 GHz. Good move, Apple, but it doesn't help me feel like I didn't waste more than $3100 on a machine that constantly burns my hands.
While the computer was under warranty I complained to Apple and they replaced it with an identical model with identical overheating problems. Without any recourse that I knew of (or any other computer to use), I just kept on using it.
Now I am using applications that I did not use before that make the computer even hotter. And I can forget games -- while playing Tropico 3 in Bootcamp it got so hot that it even shut itself down. And Minecraft in OSX brought the CPU up to 225 degrees F according to smcFanControl, even with the fans at their max of 6000 rpm.
In order to use it to work I have to cover the area to the left of the trackpad with a hand cloth to keep it from burning my palms, and accidentally touching the area around the left speaker is nothing short of punishment.
Since my computer is out of warranty, Apple support does not want to have anything to do with me anymore. So I was wondering if anyone knew how to slow the CPU down in the hopes that I can work with something that does not burn my hand and make me break out into a sweat. Any tips?

I have a similar problem. Although in my case my computer (Macbook Pro 17 - 3.06ghz Core 2 Duo), isn't actually having any functioning problems .. but I worry that running the CPU's constantly around 90-100 degrees celsius can't be good for it in the long run.
It seems your model is getting even hotter than mine. I find running Logic Pro makes mine really work at high temperatures. Mostly when I work with video. And again if I'm running World of Warcraft, then the temperature rides pretty high at up to 103 Degrees.
I too have the SMC app on running the fans at maximum. For a while I've just thought that the computer simply is built to run at these temperatures .. indeed I'm sure it is. But I'm getting strange graphical 'lurches' in games now where everything appears to slow down and then catch up with itself. I'm pretty sure this is due to the graphics system being overworked, or perhaps the system CPU is getting way too hot to work properly. Have never had a system crash because of it yet .. but I fear that after a year of running my laptop as is .. that the temperature issue is finally catching up with it.
Does anyone know what the typical operating temperature of the Macbook Pro 17 inch (3.06 ghz Core 2 Duo) model is supposed to be? And i don't mean the idling temperature .. I mean the operating temperature during gaming, music creation and other high end means?
I wish there was a way to underclock the CPU just to see if that improves the temperature issue. But no one seem to know a way to do this.
Well .. you're not the only one. I do enjoy my Macbook and regardless of the temperature problem it is still the best computer I've ever had.

How to detect if Macbook pro infected with a bot?

Heard from Comcast that my MacBook Pro may be infected with a bot. How do I know? Should I download their recommended Norton AntiVirus software?

I'm not as convinced as Linc that this is a scam. Of course, Comcast does have an agreement with Symantec to promote Norton, but that doesn't mean that they're likely to lie to customers to get them to use Norton. That could get them into some pretty serious hot water.
It is possible that you could be infected with Flashback, and Comcast has detected botnet activity coming from your network as a result. Make sure to run Software Update to install the latest Java- or Flashback-related update, which should remove any infection. (If you're infected, it'll tell you, and if not, the update will just install and say nothing.)
However, it's very easy for these sorts of things to be wrong. False positives come up all the time. You could have had an infected Windows machine connected to your network at some point that triggered the warning. That is more easily possible if your wireless network doesn't have a password, so you may have a neighbor using your network without permission. Also, your IP address may have been used by someone else, who was infected with something, until recently and the IP addresses were reassigned from the pool of available IP addresses. Which just means the previous user of the IP address triggered the warning, and now you're using the address so you're receiving the warning by mistake.
If they give you a hard time about installing AV software, install Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition or ClamXav, both of which are free and excellent. Then scan your machine and let them know you're clean. Do not install Norton.

Error 4hdd/11/4000000:sata ssd - using Apple diagnostics on a MacBook PRO 15" with 512GB SSD. My trackpad goes berserk.

I have a MacBook PRO early 2013 15" (10,1). 16 GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Running Mac OS X 10.10.
A couple of weeks ago my trackpad started being unresponsive and within a couple of days was not usable. Searched for solutions and have tried them all, (control option shift L power); (Option cmd R P power) (checked for dirt around the trackpad) (Cleaned the trackpad in case there was oil on it from my skin) (shut the screen and leave for a few minutes and try again).
I ran apple diagnostics (twice) and got the error 4hdd/11/4000000:sata ssd.
I have noticed that the computer recently will also randomly reboot.
When I connect the bluetooth mouse it sometimes has problems connecting; i.e. won't pair, but once paired works fine.
Anyone had similar issues. This is my 5th MacBook and the first time I've had a problem.
John

Ah, here we go. The alert can be safely ignored. Your drive is fine:
Symptoms
When you test your Mac notebook using an SSD or Flash storage drive with Apple Hardware Test (AHT) diagnostics, you may encounter the following message if the test is looped multiple times:
4HDD/11/40000000:SATA
Resolution
The alert is erroneous and generally takes multiple loops of Apple Hardware Test to induce.
Before starting Apple Hardware Test, looping can be enabled or disabled by pressing the L key on the keyboard. If the message appears and there are also other issues with the computer that appear to be related to the solid state drive (SSD) or Flash storage drive, schedule an appointment at an Apple Retail Store or contact an Apple Service Provider.
Excerpt from Apple Support article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4356

Upgrade my Macbook Pro 17" with solid state drive and RAM?

My MBP is a 17" mid-2009, 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Memory 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3, Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512 MB.
I am an architecture student. I use 3D modeling programs like SketchUp, Revit, AutoCad, etc. According to these software websites, my MBP is sufficient. However, when I'm running these programs, I get the apple "beach ball" a LOT, along with a lot of lagging even when I'm working on simple models. After doing some research, it appears that upgrading my RAM to 8GB (my model's max capability) and buying a solid state drive would help my MBP run much faster and much cooler.
My questions:
1. What brand and exact product #/link to this (if possible) of RAM (2 x 4GB sticks) and SSD should I purchase?
2. Which SSD GB option should I purchase? I chatted with OWC online and was given this variety of SSDs.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/SSD/Mercury_Electra_3G_Solid_Sta te
3. I was also given this product bundle recommendation. It's cheaper than buying everything individually, but I'm not sure if I need the tools and I don't understand the purpose/advantage of having the "OWC Express Silver Enclosure".
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/YSSDMP240/
I just want my MBP to run as fast as possible while running my modeling software w/o spending an arm and a leg if possible. But I don't know if it's worth the trouble and expense to upgrade my current MBP, which I love, or just getting a new MBP or Mac desktop. And if I should just get another Mac, I don't know which one I should get.
Another thing I have seen is the Mac Mini. Is it possible to plug this or any other external device to my MBP in order to accomplish my performance goals without having to modify my MBP or buy another Mac?
This is the first time I've posted any help questions to the Apple Support Community. I really appreciate any advise you Mac experts can give me. I called one of the Apple Stores, but I was definitely not satisfied with the inexperienced rep's answers.
Thanks!

1. OWC or Crucial are recommended sources for memory. You can usually find a 5% off and free shipping code for Crucial on retailmenot.com. On crucial just key in your system information in their memory selector.
2. Your system likely supports SATA II speeds, so the SSD OWC pointed to would work. I installed one in our 2010 mac mini and it's working well. I originally installed their 6G drive however it ran at SATA I speeds. Turns out the 3G which is specd for SATA II is what was needed and works fine.
3. The OWC package they recommended includes a case to put your existing hard drive in. That helps to be able to transfer your data back to the SSD then you can use it as a backup drive or as an external storage device.

How to control a MacBook Pro remotely with ARD?

I have ARD set up and installed, but I'm not sure how to set up a connection with the MBP so I can control and observe the MBP with ARD.
Looking for a easy tutorial for a beginner in ARD.

Hi apple is awesome,
Just to check, you have one computer, with ARD installed, and your trying to use that computer to control your "BMP"?
If so:
On your BMP, you would want to setup sharing:
go to the white menu bar at the top of the screen
click on the Apple Menu
chose "System Preferences..."
when System Preferences opens, click the "Show All" button
click on the "Sharing" icon
if the lock in the bottom left corner of the window is locked, then click on it to unlock sharing
At the top of the window there will be a field labeled "Computer Name:" make sure your computer has a name you'll recognize.
Check "Remote Management"
Click on the words "Remote Management
If "Allow Access for:" is set to "All Users", Click the "Options.." button
If "Allow Access for:" is set to "Only These Users:" then:
if the user you wish to connect as is not on the "Only These Users:" list, click on the "+" button
from the list of Users that pops up, select the user you wish to login with.
click the "Select Button"
you should be prompted with a list of actions you can allow to be remotely accessed by ARD.
Check: Observe, Control, Show when being Observed, Generate Reports, Open and Quit Applications, Change Settings, Delete And Replace items, Start text chat or send Messages, Restart and Shutdown, Copy Items.
Click the "OK" Button
Cose System Preferences
Your BMP should now be ready to be remotely connected to. (assuming the firewall on the BMP is off, and no other program like little snitch, or internet barrier is running)
To connect to your BMP:
On your ARD computer, open Apple Remote Desktop
If you look on the left hand side of In Apple Remote Desktop there will be a column, the second item on the column listed Should be "Scanner" click on it
Make sure scanner is set to "bonjour"
from the list, on the right side of ARD you should see you BMP listed with what ever name you set in sharing.
click on it, to select the computer
click on the control screen icon from the tool bar.
you will be prompted for the user name and password to use to connect to the computer.
Good Luck!

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