However, because these lines are so similar, a detailed comparison can be particularly useful to help tell them apart. How to replace the display on late2011 17inch unibody. Macbook and macbook pro nonretina ssd upgrade bundle. Hard drive cable w ir sensor for macbook pro unibody mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. Ssd drive for late 2011 macbook pro apple community. Can the macbook pro 2011 2012 really be upgraded to 16gb ram. The most common repairs with the macbook pro unibody for late 2011 are replacing a dead battery or upgrading the hard drive or ram. I mainly use it for photoshop, illustrator, web design and browsing reddit. The number one problem people have with a inch macbook pro ram upgrade is that the dimms are not inserted into their memory slot correctly. Repair screwdriver kit upgrade tools for apple macbook pro hard drive hdd ssd ebay skip to main content. Depending on the size of your drive bay, you may need to use a spacer to make your ssd fit properly. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated the definitive guide. What size screwdriver do you need to open up a macbook pro.
The ram upgrade procedure for the mid2009, mid2010, early 2011, late 2011 and nonretina display mid2012 macbook pro models is fairly easy. Ssd upgrades for your apple macbook pro inch, late 2011 2. Do i just need a screwdriver pc kit and im good to go. Macbook pro 2011 late a1278 hdd hard disk drive toshiba mk5065gsxf 500 gb new. My advice is to invest in a quality screwdriver for this, as i went through a couple if cheap ones and you either just damage the thread on them or, worse, damage the screw. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement. Once youre sure which model you have, find it in the list below to go to the instructions for that model. Shut down the mac, disconnect the ac power not battery, then press the power on button for a minimum of 20 sec. Hello, i just changed ram from 4gb to 16gb in a macbook pro unibody late 2011. Hi, like the title says im replacing my late 2011 macbook with the latest macbook pro with 256gb solid state. Macbook pro inch, late 2011 macbook pro inch, early 2011 macbook pro inch, mid 2010. The ultimate macbook pro late 2011 upgrade youtube.
Fixing a 2011 macbook pro booting to a grey screen amd radeon video glitch. With more ram, youll get faster boot and application load times for easier multitasking and everyday computer use. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 ssd upgrade kits ifixit. Use this precision p5 pentalobe screwdriver to open retina macbook and macbook air laptops. The ifixit p5 pentalobe screwdriver features a knurled grip and rubberized, ergonomic handle with swivel top. I bought the replacement newer battery, which came with the obscure trilobe screwdriver required, as well as breakin conditioning instructions, important for rechargables. I have a late 2011 inch macbook pro that continues to be a workhorse. Follow along as i replace the entire display assembly on my late2011 macbook pro. Best upgrades for macbook pro late 2011 hello, searching in the community, only brings me to posts that are from 2012, as newer tech is available, i would like to renew the question and hopefully get some updated comments and suggestions.
Replace the hard drive in your late 2011 macbook pro unibody. Macbook pro hard drive hdd ssd repair replacement upgrade. What size screwdriver do you need to open up a macbook pro late 2011. Nearly changed everything, this is the ultimate macbook pro upgrade. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. Will i notice a difference when it comes to boot time currently over a minute and performance. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 ssd installation crucial. Max your macbook pro unibody late 2011 laptop with the most ram you can cram in the machine. The late 2011 model macbook pro 15 unibody requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. Although apple official states that the internal memory of the macbook pro 2011 2012 can only be upgraded to 8gb ram, nevertheless 16gb 2x 8gb moduls can be installed. Memory maxxer ram upgrade kit macbook pro unibody late. Check out my indepth motherboard upgrade tutorial s.
It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. That 2011 is a good little machine, is repairable unlike the newer machines, and with some upgrades should last you for several more years. Hi folks, im going to upgrade the ram in my late 2010 macbook pro and i need to buy the appropriate screwdriver to get the bottom case off. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. A solid state drive can seriously boost an old macbooks performance, speeding up the time it takes to launch programs, complete tasks, and render.
Screwdriver size for removing screws on late 2011 macbook pro. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 ram replacement ifixit. Screwdriver for macbook pro ram upgrade macrumors forums. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 parts for diy repair. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 parts for diy repair. Apple notebooks not listed in this table have nonremovable.
Hard drive cable w ir sensor for macbook pro unibody. Best upgrades for macbook pro late 2011 apple community. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement replace the hard drive in your late 2011 macbook pro unibody. Some drive bays have a height of 7 mm, while others have a height of 9. I accidentally dropped a scissors over my macbook and it caught the very bottom edge of my display and shattered the glass in the lower left corner this is my main work and personal computer, which i plan to sell at some point when i choose to upgrade, so i would be killing my. Seeing as how the ram is not userserviceable, it might be worth it to buy the nicer model from the getgo all models. To identify your macbook pro model, use the information in how to identify macbook pro models. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 ssd upgrade kits ifixit. Order this screwdriver on amazon for some things like removing the optical drive, you will also need a t6 torx bi. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit 1 pc310600 2 gb ram chip 1. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air ifixit. Has anyone any experience with late 2011 macbook pros and upgrading to ssd. Also here is a guide on replacing the ram on your macbook may differ slightly, depending on how old the machine is but its all the same, really.
A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. The macbook pro unibody for late 2011 requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. I have a late 2011 17 inch macbook pro, and have had the logic board replaced once already under apples extended program although that expired in december 2016, and the problem with the amd chip reoccured just a couple of days ago. Replace the clunky, spinning hard drive inside your macbook pro unibody with a lightning fast ssd.
Introduction upgrade the ram in your late 2011 macbook pro unibody. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air. Macbook models 1pc torx t6 screwdriver hard drive bracket screws. I have a friend with a cloning docking station so im good in that area. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all tested and. Even internally, the late 2011 macbook pro models are almost identical with the later line only packing modestly faster processors across the board and faster graphics or larger hard drives in some models. The p5 driver is compatible with the 5point star shaped pentalobe 5ipr security fasteners used on the bottom of some apple laptops. The macbook pro unibody late 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. How to upgrade macbook pro ram 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. The macbook pro unibody for late 2011 requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the. Repair screwdriver kit upgrade tools for apple macbook pro. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. This video shows how i upgraded my 2011 macbook pro by installing a 2 tb seagate external hard drive into the optical drive location. These cloning instructions are for an aura x2 ssd in a retina late 20 macbook pro.
Want to upgrade the ram, graphics card, processor, storage ssd or hard drive or even use an optical drive in a mac to add an ssd. The whole procedure took less than an hour not counting the. The ultimate guide to help you upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd, now 2019 updated and still free to download. Differences between early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro. I replaced my 2011era macbook pros 500gb hard drive with the 500gb samsung 850 evo. Its not quite as easy as it is for earlier preunibody macbook pro systems, as these later models require a screwdriver, but it still is simple and straightforward. If the original hard drive on your macbook pro is getting a little too full you can replace it with a much larger one pretty easily. Fixing a 2011 macbook pro booting to a grey screen amd.
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