In this video we upgrade a 2010 MacBook Pro to a SSD and add more RAM. This MacBook belongs to Great Finds Resale. Check out their channel @ / @greatfindsresale2863
Very well made tech video with clear explanations and proper, calm music. No big Ego, no hard sales prop, no screaming music or violent camera moves - just the clean tech. Thanks. Btw, very useful for a MacBook owner, considering putting an ssd in his old machine.
I just upgraded my mid-2010 MBP with 16G of ram. Something to note: after restarting there were 2 processes (rpcsvchost and MRT) that used 100% cpu for several minutes, then all was good. Already running High Sierra with an SSD.
The mid-2010 13” MacBook Pro is unique (for its time) in being upgradeable to 16GB; I have one running Catalina via the dosdude patcher. It is a shame the 2009 17” didn’t use the same nVidia platform controller, so can only go to 8GB.
Hello, thank you for a great tutorial! I followed your instruction. Upgraded mine to 8 GB RAM and a Crucial SSD 1TB, but somehow when I turn my MBP 2010 on, I get the white screen with cursor only. I tried rebooting holding down the shift key then it shows the folder with a question mark. I would appreciate your help to get me to the install disc option.
Hi there, I have an old MacBook Pro which doesn't turn on. I have some data on that hard drive. I was wondering if I convert the hard drive into an external one using a casing and connect it to another MacBook, will I be able to access my data?
My MacBook Pro is still works but it’s very slower and able not open any the programs. I didn’t back up my external HD nor send them to iCloud. I don’t want lost my everything’s in there. What will I do with it?
I have an SSD from a windows laptop with Win 11 installed. I'm new to Apple but would like to use a Mid 2010 MB I got for free to test the waters. I also have some ram. What is the process of switching the HD from a Windows to Mac? Thanks.
Hi, thanks for the video. My issue is that the boot doesn't work after upgrade. Even with alt tab, or cmd+r or I tried everything it never comes to a screen with a choice to boot from a USB key and the internet recovery stays stuck. I don't have anymore CD for boot Do you know why by holding alt tab pressed during power on it doesn't show me the options of disks for boot? Thank you
Thanks for making and sharing this helpful video. I have a MacBook Pro Mid 2010. I used to use Final Cut Pro and it was working fine but now it’s very slow even though I don’t use any heavy software on it. I actually haven’t used it for some time now. Could you suggest me a software or tool to check the issues please? I also would like to upgrade it, so could you suggest me what part I can upgrade and what maximum capacity I should get for those parts? Thanks in advance.
You might be tackling the problem for the wrong side. You be using heavier video formats for your editing, 4k video or even 1080p, but better quality.. just a hint. Hope this helps
i keep my old mac for net and some games and bootcamp and i buy a windows dell i5 for work only ! simply because i keep my pc for work 10 hour running and i want to keep my mac a lot of years so better not to run all the day
Is it worth to buy and use it for netflix, web browsing and some office stuff? For now i am using old dell latitude with i5 and 6gb RAM, but its battery life is bad. Looking for something as much good in terms of hardware and with better battery life.
i would say either a unibody 2012 macbook pro 15” with the high res screen or something like a 2015 retina macbook. if you wanna cheap a bit have really good portability the older ipad pro with high refresh rate has the best looking display and is arguably faster then the 2012
@@cfwelectronics4789 Can you refer us to one of those videos you are mentioning please? Thanks I do not have neater another mac or the cd. Thanks again
Any mid-2010 MacBook Pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8GB RAM. If you have a 2010 MacBook Pro Core2Duo (13"), then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16GB RAM. The type of RAM needed is DDR3 PC3-8500 1066.
Very well made tech video with clear explanations and proper, calm music. No big Ego, no hard sales prop, no screaming music or violent camera moves - just the clean tech. Thanks. Btw, very useful for a MacBook owner, considering putting an ssd in his old machine.
stack of ram is quite the flex. helpful video decent music
Thanks for watching!
I just upgraded my mid-2010 MBP with 16G of ram. Something to note: after restarting there were 2 processes (rpcsvchost and MRT) that used 100% cpu for several minutes, then all was good. Already running High Sierra with an SSD.
The mid-2010 13” MacBook Pro is unique (for its time) in being upgradeable to 16GB; I have one running Catalina via the dosdude patcher. It is a shame the 2009 17” didn’t use the same nVidia platform controller, so can only go to 8GB.
thx for this i'm planning to fix and upgrade my moms old computer which is a macbook pro mid 2009
This video helped me alot... Thanks Darren
Hello, thank you for a great tutorial! I followed your instruction. Upgraded mine to 8 GB RAM and a Crucial SSD 1TB, but somehow when I turn my MBP 2010 on, I get the white screen with cursor only. I tried rebooting holding down the shift key then it shows the folder with a question mark. I would appreciate your help to get me to the install disc option.
hold command and r
How can i set up the install disk ?
Can u make a video for it pls
Put your install CD into the MacBooks cd drive
Boot the Mac from the cd by holding the ‘C’ key
Install MacOS by following the prompts
@Jerry Vargas nope..its uses a traditional SSD based HDD than the current MacBook 2015 that uses NVMe or M.2 SSD.
I need help. How can I get a USB and access the bot file?
My MacBook pro 2010 have a problem green screen. Can you help me teacher
4:03/ okay dexter XD
Thanks for watching!
linux mint will work amazingly, mac os is too old
Hi there, I have an old MacBook Pro which doesn't turn on. I have some data on that hard drive. I was wondering if I convert the hard drive into an external one using a casing and connect it to another MacBook, will I be able to access my data?
Should work as long as it is connected to another Mac.
mine is macbook pro mid 2010
i bought a nvme adapter and put in a nvme harddisk better and faster and 16GB ram, on 2010 you can upgrade to 16GB ram
Even tho Apple says 8gb max ?
@@dannysky_if you have a MBP Core2Duo you can upgrade to 16GB, then if you have MBP i5 or i7 is limited to a max of 8GB.
My MacBook Pro is still works but it’s very slower and able not open any the programs. I didn’t back up my external HD nor send them to iCloud. I don’t want lost my everything’s in there. What will I do with it?
I did exactly the same as this on my MacBook Pro 2010, but also installed a new battery; cost £70/$98
Shii i paid 70 quid for the whole computer
@@alem6603 how did you find one :3
If you had Final Cut Pro download it, and then replaced the SSD with the new one, would it be gone?
yes
I have an SSD from a windows laptop with Win 11 installed. I'm new to Apple but would like to use a Mid 2010 MB I got for free to test the waters. I also have some ram. What is the process of switching the HD from a Windows to Mac? Thanks.
hej, stupid question can you put an nvme ssd into a 2010 macbook pro?
Hi, thanks for the video.
My issue is that the boot doesn't work after upgrade. Even with alt tab, or cmd+r or I tried everything it never comes to a screen with a choice to boot from a USB key and the internet recovery stays stuck.
I don't have anymore CD for boot
Do you know why by holding alt tab pressed during power on it doesn't show me the options of disks for boot?
Thank you
How much the bigest Ram and SSD tha we can upgrade it to this 2010 macpro ?
You can find the information your asking about and much more at everymac.com
16 Gb, according to OWC.
16GB is max
I have a MacBook Pro 2010 i5 2.4, can this ram upgrade can work for this computer?
Thanks for making and sharing this helpful video. I have a MacBook Pro Mid 2010. I used to use Final Cut Pro and it was working fine but now it’s very slow even though I don’t use any heavy software on it. I actually haven’t used it for some time now.
Could you suggest me a software or tool to check the issues please?
I also would like to upgrade it, so could you suggest me what part I can upgrade and what maximum capacity I should get for those parts? Thanks in advance.
You might be tackling the problem for the wrong side. You be using heavier video formats for your editing, 4k video or even 1080p, but better quality.. just a hint. Hope this helps
Runs like 50x faster!
Thanks for watching!
i keep my old mac for net and some games and bootcamp and i buy a windows dell i5 for work only ! simply because i keep my pc for work 10 hour running and i want to keep my mac a lot of years so better not to run all the day
Thanks for watching!
Is it worth to buy and use it for netflix, web browsing and some office stuff? For now i am using old dell latitude with i5 and 6gb RAM, but its battery life is bad. Looking for something as much good in terms of hardware and with better battery life.
i would say either a unibody 2012 macbook pro 15” with the high res screen or something like a 2015 retina macbook. if you wanna cheap a bit have really good portability the older ipad pro with high refresh rate has the best looking display and is arguably faster then the 2012
Hello do you need to reset anything if you upgrade your ram?
Nope! Actually upgrading your RAM is really straightforward. Just insert it and you are good to go!
@@jamesg3184 thank you
Thanks for watching!
for macbook pro mid 2010 core2duo which ssd?
Any standard 2.5" Sata SSD will work.
buy a nvme adapter and buy a nvme harddisk and buy 16GB ram
nice
Thanks for watching!
Which SSD ?
I don't recall as it was some time ago. Any 2.5" SSD will work in this mordel.
what specs of you vdd and ram?
Sorry I didn't see this sooner. I can't recall the exact specs at this time and that machine is long gone.
How can I get booting software
There are many repositorys online or you can make boot USB drives using a second Mac. Plenty of tutorials right here on CZcams. Thanks for watching!
@@cfwelectronics4789 Can you refer us to one of those videos you are mentioning please?
Thanks
I do not have neater another mac or the cd. Thanks again
does it support 2 * 8GB
Any mid-2010 MacBook Pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8GB RAM. If you have a 2010 MacBook Pro Core2Duo (13"), then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16GB RAM. The type of RAM needed is DDR3 PC3-8500 1066.
@Jerry Vargas still a nope..SSD based HDD still use in that part.
Does anyone know if a 2009 MacBook pro 15” can run 16gb RAM? If so please help with a link or brand and RAM model. Thank you.
You can find the information you are looking for and much more at everymac.com