Which kind of SSD hard discs do support with earlier 2011 MBP ?

Which kind of SSD hard discs do support with earlier 2011 MBP ?
I'm using 15 inch earlier 2011 MBP. I would like to replace hard disc to a new SSD hard disc to improve performance. But I don't know which kind of SSD works fine for it. Does anyone work fine? Could you give me some successful experience? Thanks a lot.
BTW, Can I use SATA3 SSD? And any problems here?
Thanks a lot!

is it a hard questions?

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*** Panic Report ***
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff800c01a46e): Kernel trap at 0xffffff800bd0e058, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x0000000080010033, CR2: 0xffffff813a1a7000, CR3: 0x000000024eb3f03b, CR4: 0x00000000000626e0
RAX: 0x0000000000000fdc, RBX: 0xffffff813a1a7000, RCX: 0x00000000000001fb, RDX: 0x0000000000000fdc
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0xffffff81488b3610 : 0xffffff800c01a46e
0xffffff81488b37d0 : 0xffffff800c036683
0xffffff81488b37f0 : 0xffffff800bd0e058
0xffffff81488b3930 : 0xffffff7f8e1a51d6
0xffffff81488b39f0 : 0xffffff7f8e1a4ec1
0xffffff81488b3a60 : 0xffffff7f8e18ffb5
0xffffff81488b3b30 : 0xffffff800c5000a6
0xffffff81488b3b60 : 0xffffff800c501268
0xffffff81488b3bc0 : 0xffffff800c4fe9c3
0xffffff81488b3d00 : 0xffffff800bfe4a87
0xffffff81488b3e10 : 0xffffff800bf33f8c
0xffffff81488b3e40 : 0xffffff800bf18a93
0xffffff81488b3e90 : 0xffffff800bf293bd
0xffffff81488b3f10 : 0xffffff800c0059fa
0xffffff81488b3fb0 : 0xffffff800c036ea6
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I never install system modifications myself, and except as stated in this comment, I don't know how to uninstall them. You'll have to do your own research to find that information.
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Back up all data before making any changes.
You will generally have to restart the computer in order to complete an uninstallation. Until you do that, there may be no effect, or unpredictable effects.
If you can’t remove software in any other way, you’ll have to erase and install OS X. Never install any third-party software unless you're sure you know how to uninstall it; otherwise you may create problems that are very hard to solve.
Trying to remove complex system modifications by hunting for files by name often will not work and may make the problem worse. The same goes for "utilities" such as "AppCleaner" and the like that purport to remove software.

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Early 2011 17 Inch MBP
2.3 GHZ Intel Core i7
16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1024 MB
Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4 (11E53)
Serial-ATA Device Tree:
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-Intel 6 Series Chipset
-- Product - 6 series chipset
-- link speed - 6 gigabit
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Samsung SSD 830 (MZ-7PC512N)
512 GB
SATA 6 Gb/S
Optical Bay Drive Holder Specs
MCZ Tech OptiBay
http://www.mcetech.com/optibay/
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The SSD comes with a USB cable so I tested both drives with the cable. I can format both drives. Move files around. Restart and they still work.
I started by putting one of the SSD's in the Optical bay to test it out. When I restart it says the drive needs to be initialized, even though it already was. If I try to format the drive it gets half way and just sits there without doing anything. I've let it sit for quite some time and nothing happens. If I keep retrying eventually I can get the drive to format and work. I can move files too and from the drive but when I restart the computer, the drive is gone and needs to be initalized again.
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2-3 years, especially with Intel Skylake coming out next year or the year after.
I'd also like to add that I upgraded my RAM from 4GB to 8GB (Crucial) last month.
Thanks!

See http://www.macsales.com for memory and SSD upgrade kits.
SSDs have gone through hundreds of TBs (as in 300-500TB) of torture writes in serious of tests with different makes. There is no reason not to as long as it will fit and may need to be an "M-series"
PCIe-SSD offer 700MB/sec or slightly better than SATA III performance when using 1x PCIe lanes (as found in Apple's laptops). The actual Mac Pro uses 4x and will likely get an upgraded chip offering 1.4GB/sec soon. Mac Pro can be relied on to work for 4-8 years but they are not quite portable. But they are upgradeable more readily.
I can't move threads either. Can ask to do so.

Installing Snow Leopard onto early 2011 MBP SSD

I want to install a Crucial M500 480GB into my early 2011 MacBook Pro. First, two questions:
Performance and speed-wise, which OS should I install? Snow Leopard, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks?
Say I decide to install Snow Leopard onto the SSD (fresh install). How would I do that? Given that:
my model will not boot up from the retail Snow Leopard disk (I had to clone a drive from an early 2008 Mac Pro containing 10.6.8 to my MBP's drive)
the early 2008 Mac Pro only has 3.5" bays and SATA II connectors (the SSD I want is SATA III)
What I have in mind is this (feel free to improve/correct if anything is wrong or could be done better):
Use Carbon Copy Cloner to clone my current MBP HD (which includes a Bootcamp partition) to an empty drive on my Mac Pro.
Install the SSD into the MBP.
Boot into Target Disk Mode so the SSD mounts on the MP. Then use the MP's Disk Utility to format SSD to correct settings.
Clone drive containing 10.6.8 from MP to MBP's SSD.
Boot into Target Disk Mode (the other way) so MP's drives mount onto MBP. Move wanted files from old HD to new SSD.
Thanks for taking the time to help out!

I purchased a USB 3 enclosure from OWC and inserted my new SSD. Plugged it into my 2011 MBP with SL and used Disk Utility to Restore my internal MBP HDD over to my SSD. Afterwards I tested the SSD to be sure I could boot from it. Last, I installed it into my MBP and it booted up with no issue. Everything went smooth.

Hard disk for second-hand 13" early-2011 mbp (2.7 hz i7, 8gb ram)

i might be able to get hold of a cheap, second-hand 13" early-2011 macbook pro, specs are 2.7 ghz core i7 with 8 gb ram. it will not come with a hard disk.
i'm thinking of asking a friend to help install the harddrive but as far as i know he's not a mac user. do you know if this mbp can accept any generic hard disk? are there any restrictions as to what can be used and is there anything he should be aware of?

First, you're going to need a hard drive. Currently, for the MBP, you can choose from three types of drives. SATA drives (for the current MBP, SATA-3) a reliable and come in two speeds, 5400 or 7200RPM. SSDs are solid state drives, and can be fast and reliable. Hybrid drives are a cross between the two types.
Several sites will provide you with video tutorials on installing the drive. OWC has a variety of helper tutorials.
Once you get the drive, you're going to have to install the operating system. Currently, the OS is downloaded via internet, but you can still find copies of an older OS on eBay that comes on DVDs.
Feel free to ask more questions!

Take 2010 MBP hard drive & stick it into a 2011 MBP? Problem? Will it work?

Have 15" 2010 MBP.
Upgrading to 15" 2011 MBP.
Can I simply take the HD out of the 2010 system, stick it into the 2011 system, boot from CD, and reinstall OS X?
Also, can I do the same thing with the 2011 HD that will be going into the 2010 model?

thehickoks wrote:
Have 15" 2010 MBP.
Upgrading to 15" 2011 MBP.
Can I simply take the HD out of the 2010 system, stick it into the 2011 system, boot from CD, and reinstall OS X?
Yes. Use the CD that comes with the new Mac.
Also, can I do the same thing with the 2011 HD that will be going into the 2010 model?
Yes. Use either the CD that came with the 2010 model, or a retail Snow Leopard disc. The one that comes with your new Mac won't boot the old one.

Hard drive replacement (MacBook Pro Early 2011)

I have a MacBook Pro Early 2011 - OS X Version 10.9.3
Processor - 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory - 10GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Macintosh HD - Start up Disk
I am looking to replace my hard drive (500GB) with a 4TB Hard Drive ( I have tons of digital copies of movies and home videos/pictures)
I have looked around the Intrawebzors and can't really find a hard drive that is definitively compatible.
With that being said, I am very aware that replacing a hard drive is easy (the actual labor) BUT - what is the process of transferring the data???? I have ALOT of stuff (500GB HD COMPLETELY FULL) and it would be horrible to lose any of it !! , Is it
Now is it cost effective to just have apple do this for me at one of the local locations??? Or is it easy like the labor of actually installing the Hard Drive...Very Confused can't get straight answers without asking the questions I have..
Thank you in Advance for your responses! Much Appreciated!

There are no internal 4TB drives that would fit in your machine. The largest spinning drives that I am aware that would fit into your machine are 1.5TB. Cost would be right at $100 or slightly above I think.
Installing the drive is very straight-forward and there are many videos on line that walk you through the process.
If you actually need 4TB of space, I would suggest purchasing a 4TB external drive.
Good luck,
Clinton

Which kind of SSD hard discs do support with earlier 2011 MBP ?

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