Update feature and upgrades for 2011 macbook pro Help!!
if i use the update feature does that update my entire computer bios and all? is there any reason to manually download anything? i have a early 11 macbook pro with all the new software and latest running system. if anybody knows of any upgrades that can be done besides ram i would love to hear what it is, thanks
It can definitely be done safely, and will not void warranty. Apple has made it very easy to install new memory and a new battery (If needed). I went with Crucial 16GB Kit (2, 8GB sticks, DDR3). As I said it's a very efficient plug and play upgrade. If you have any more questions let me know, hope this helped!
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KINGSTON HYPERX 8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1600 NON-ECC CL9 SODIMM (KHX1600C9S3K2/8G)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104253
for my MB Pro 2011 15".
Read good stuff about them. They run at 1600 MHz, which OSX should recognize, and i7 will support it too.
This Corsair ram would work too, though it's only 1333 MHz.
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-DDR3-Laptop-Memory-CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9/dp/B002YUF8ZG /ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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HT1338 How do I update the Operating System for my MacBook Pro?
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Upgrading to Snow Leopard
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1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
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fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and
terms apply.
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4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 2,1 or later
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
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What is the best hard drive upgrade for my MacBook Pro
I have a 320GB 13" MacBook Pro 2.3 GHZ i5 with 8GB ram; 2011 Model. I want to upgrade my hard drive to a 750GB or 1TB. Does anyone have a suggestion on where to buy and or which model I should get.
Try http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/hard_drives_and_SSD
Allan
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