Purchased this for my 2012 macbook pro to upgrade it from a 4gb ram to 8 and it has helped dramatically. Still love the 2010wish there was a way to increase battery life to 8. I believe there is an efi limitation in os x mountain lion that will not allow the 2010 i5i7 macbook pro s to be upgraded over. Buy 16gb 2x8gb ram memory compatible with apple macbook pro core 2 duo 2. Jan 31, 2020 the best ram for an old macbook pro in 2020. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro inch, mid 2010 free us delivery. A friend of mine has a nearly unused 2010 macbook pro with 22 charge cycles and he would sell it to me for 200. Dec 19, 2012 over at this macbook thread mwhities was able to install 16gb into a mid 2010 macbook 2. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Single 8gb ram instead of 2x 4gb ram in macbook pro mid 2010. New 8gb ddr3 memory ram 2x4gb for macbook pro aluminum mid 2009 and 2010.
Ive upgraded my ram a couple years back and its already an 8gb ram. Introduced in april 2010, the macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 was primarily a speedbump of the the macbook pro 15inch, mid 2009. We also tried this test on a windows ultraportable, the core i7powered. In a few words, the 8gb version is more than enough if you are looking to buy a macbook as an average daily driver. Apr 26, 2010 the outside looks the same, but the guts of the 2010 version of the inch macbook pro have been revamped. Specifically, as discovered by owc, the inch mid 2010 macbook pro models and only the inch models the macbook pro core 2 duo 2. Originally, the maximum possible ram configuration was 8 gb.
For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot. Owcs diy videos of how to install memory, a hard drive or ssd, the owc data douber, optical drive, and battery in the macbook pro inch mid 2010. I can tell you that it is more than capable of editing 4k in final cut. Computer doesnt boot after ram upgrade macbook pro. Macbook pro models after 20 are unable to add extra ram due to that they have nonremovable internal memory. It is the same amount of memory most people opt for when buying a windows system for average usage in 2020 itself. Is a macbook pro with 8gb ram and 128gb ssd good enough. Macbook pro unibody mid 2010 ram replacement ifixit.
My macbook pro mid 2010 model is on its last leg in terms of its hard drive. The ram upgrade procedure for the mid2009, mid2010, early 2011. If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo, then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16gb ram. However, if you plan on doing a lot of film editing there are a few things you can do to boost it. If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo , then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16gb ram. So the same basic procedure applies for installing ram in any of these devices. How to install memory into the macbook pro inch mid 2010. Although every effort is made to provide the most accurate and useful information in owc videos, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy. Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete products list with three new products. Specifically, as discovered by owc, the inch mid2010 macbook pro models and only the inch models the macbook pro core 2 duo 2. This thinandlight laptop now features a faster processor and double the graphics. Testing conducted by apple in april 2020 using preproduction 2. Any mid2010 macbook pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8gb ram.
Thus, the spec of macbook pro 2010 is similar to that of macbook 2012, 20. Macbook pro inch, mid 2010 and macbook pro inch, mid 2009 number of memory slots. If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo, then you are in luck and you can. Thus, it still works as if it were a macbook 20 as of 2016. Over at this macbook thread mwhities was able to install 16gb into a mid 2010 macbook 2. Improvements included faster processors, improved graphics chipsets, and larger hard disks for the low and midrange models. The macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 shipped in three configurations. Im looking at these 2 ssd, but wasnt sure which is compatible. It powers up, the charger charges the battery normally, white light shows up on the front, fan spins, but no display, no external display, and no keyboard lights. Apple obsoletes mid 2010 15inch and 17inch macbook pros. Computer doesnt boot after ram upgrade i purchased the ram upgrade kit for a 2010 macbook pro model a1278 2 x 8gb sticks, however the computer wont boot after both sticks are installed. Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro inch, mid 2010 and macbook pro inch, mid 2009 number of memory slots. Hightech macbook pro at the best prices, and including.
They steadily ratcheted up performance but internally the devices are very similar. From 2009 to 2012 apple changed little about the way the inch macbook pro was made. Jan 31, 2016 i have that exact laptop for over 6 months now. Apr 27, 2010 apple macbook pro spring 2010 core 2 duo 2. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple macbook pro upgradeable. Money back guarantee minimum 1year warranty 2 day shipping secure payments back market is rated 4. Atech for apple 8gb kit 2x 4gb ddr3 1067mhz 1066mhz pc38500 sodimm memory ram upgrade for macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini late 2008, early 2009, mid 2009, late 2009, mid 2010 models 4. Its currently running catalina its technically unsupported but everything that would work in the supported high sierra works here in catalina. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook inch, mid 2010 free us delivery.
Enhance the performance of your 2010 macbook, macbook pro, mac mini and 2009 imac with owc memory. How to upgrade macbook pro ram 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Introduced in april 2010, the macbook pro inch, mid 2010 replaced the macbook pro inch, mid 2009. Performancewise, the macbook isnt different from the inch 2. Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your macbook pro. Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format30mm 1. Interested in using these videos on your site view our video usage policy. The ram upgrade procedure for the mid2009, mid 2010, early 2011, late 2011 and nonretina display mid2012 macbook pro models is fairly easy. The white light lights dimly, but nothing else, including any beeps or tones.
Any mid 2010 macbook pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8gb ram. Nov 15, 2019 order the right ram for your inch macbook pro. Hello, most of the work i do is creating worksheets and some more teacher office stuff. Ssd compatible with mid 2010 macbook pro apple community. Memory upgrade to 8gb ram macbook pro mid 2010 youtube.
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