Liberte1776 i wanted to confirm your statement, did you have success running a late 2011 mbp 17 with 32gb ram. Differences between mid2010 and early 2011 macbook pro. Apr 06, 20 sorry to revive an old thread but being a long time user of ther 17 inch late 2011 macbook pro, i am interested in upgrading the ram to 32gb. Macbook pro 17inch early 2011 unibody owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory, an owc data doubler, hard drive, and a battery in the apple macbook pro 17inch early 2011 unibody with model id. Differences between early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro. Which screwdriver for replacing ram and hard drive. Mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad.
Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. The unibody revision also introduced some features that were never before seen on an apple laptop. May 05, 2020 you can use your battery after it reaches its maximum cycle count, but you might notice a reduction in your battery life. As i talk about in this video, i have previously upgraded this 2011 macbook pro to 16 gb ram and to boot on a samsung evo 860 ssd.
Remplacement du disque dur du macbook pro unibody fin 2011. The macbook pro 15 early 2011 unibodys case is composed of a single block of aluminum, following the same process of the macbook unibody and the macbook pro 17 unibody repair. Im not sure if you have checked on creating the usb drive installation medium on the bootcamp assistant to download all the drivers. How to install hardware upgrades in the macbook pro 15. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram. Its possible to install and have perfectly running copy of windows 10 on this extremely old early2011 macbook pro, even though apple latest bootcamp 6 doesnt officially support this hardware. According to intel specs, my cpu can support 32gb ram.
Although limited to physically utilizing a maximum of 3gb. Shop macbook screwdriver repair kit with pentalobe 1. These replacement screws for your laptop can be used as a replacement for your original screws, if the original screws are lost or damaged. I held off installing the ssd last night for that reason. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro inch, mid 2012 2.
Learn about the many resources and tools available from apple and third parties to help educational institutions with remote learning environments and it leaders prepare their environment for remote work. Trigram y shape 3 point screwdriver for macbook a42 macbook pro a1278. Im sure you can get a lot of extra speed with a ssd but why spend the money when you can improve the speed for fraction of the cost. Macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 ram upg apple community. Unlike other imac12,1 models, the i3 model just 2 memory sockets, and is limited to a total of 16gb ram. The video displays a inch nonretina macbook pro but the process will be very similar for the. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2011 and macbook pro 17inch, early 2011 number of memory slots.
Macbook pro zoll, anfang 2011, unibody akku ersetzen. I am out of space on my macbook and would like to upgrade larger hard drive. Macbook screwdriver set, qiaoyosh professional macbook screwdriver repair tool kit with torx t4 t5 t6 t8 y 2. Y shape triwing triangle screwdriver for apple macbook pro. The macbook pro unibody early 2011 comes with 4 gb ram standard, and accepts a maximum of 16 gb. Screws were very easy to remove and it looks a quality screw driver for the job. Macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early. Works well bought it for a macbook pro 15inch, early 2011, and it works as advertised and i have no complaints so far but i was little surprised about the shipping as this is delicate piece and it did not came up secured in the box it was dancing all over luckily it is still working. Apple macbook pro 17 unibody battery replacement for. To repair your macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011, use our service manual.
I dont want to spend the money and get no or very slight improvements. Easily removable bottom panel and readily accessible battery connector allow for easy repair of most components without touching the battery screws. There are a number of components in the macbook pro unibody early 2011 that can be cost effectively upgraded. The macbook pro unibody for early 2011 requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. Just replaced the battery of macbook pro early 2011. Upgrading the apple macbook pro early 2011 is very easy. How to replace your macbook pros hard drive with an ssd. There are many tutorials on here that can assist you. Officially, both the early 2011 macbook pro and late 2011 macbook pro lines support a maximum of 8 gb of ram, but site sponsor owc has determined that both actually can support up to 16 gb.
Whats the biggest hard drive you can put into an early 2011. Apr 17, 2015 i have a macbook pro early 2011, i have max the ram to 16 and i have a hybrid seagate drive. Also this link below from the apple support pages say the macbook pro 15 early 2011 can only have a maximum of 8gb. Hey i added 16 gigs to my early 2011 macbook pro and did it everincreasing performance. Officially, both the mid2010 macbook pro and early 2011 macbook pro lines support a maximum of 8 gb of ram, but site sponsor owc has confirmed that the early 2011 models actually can support up to 16 gb. The 2011 macbook air is available in four basic configurations11inch with 64gb of storage, 11inch with 128gb of storage, inch with.
I picked up a 00 phillips screwdriver, but apparently i need a torx t6 to free the hdd. Jan 24, 2020 the 2011 macbook pro was my main workhorse for video editing, photo editing, web browsing and even some light gaming for several years, but does it still perform well in 2020. If your macbook pro is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost. Aug 09, 2011 i have a inch macbook pro unibody, early 2011. Yesterday, i took delivery of a crucial m4 and have been eager to pop it in. According to mavericks system info it can be upgraded to 8gb. You might try this key combo should you have trouble starting the test. Browse and buy 100% guaranteed compatible upgrades for the macbook pro core i7 2. Vastar 62 in 1 with 56 bit magnetic driver kit, precision screwdriver set smartphone repair tool kit for iphone 88 plus,77 plus and other cell phone, tablet, pc.
How to upgrade macbook pro ram 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Feb, 2014 hi, i have a macbook pro early 2011, i5, 2. Professional case screwdriver for retina macbook pro 15. The hardest part was lifting the back off, ram came out easy and new ram installed and ive got a nice 16gb macbook pro. To identify your macbook pro model, use the information in how to identify macbook pro models. You will only need a screwdriver for this task and a pair of pliers or a t6 torx screwdriver to remove the side anchors on the drives. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes.
Macbook pro 15inch early 2011 unibody owcs stepbystep videos of how to install memory, owc data doubler, hard drive, and battery in the apple macbook pro 15inch early 2011 unibody with model id. Great purchase decided that i was going to open up my macbook pro and do the repairs myself. Macbook pro a22 battery macbook pro and macbook battery replacements as well as external battery chargers and power related products. Windows 10 on early 2011 macbook pro coding with titans. Bottom case cover repair replacement screw set10pcs short screws for unibody macbook pro 15 retina 2012, 20, 2014, 2015. Macbook pro unibody 15 early 2011 repairability score. The late 2011 macbook pro models are so similar to the early 2011 models that.
Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro inch, early 2011 2. Dual sided 5 point star and torx screwdriver for macbook. What is the max i can put in and what type, etc and where can i get one. Screws for apple macbook pro 15 inch early 2011 ebay. Oct 31, 2012 order this screwdriver on amazon screwdriver for some things like removing the optical drive, you will also need a t6 torx bi. Order this screwdriver on amazon for some things like removing the optical drive, you will also need a t6 torx bi. However, there are processor, graphics and storage differences. I ordered on saturday and received the battery on monday morning. Holding down the d button on my early2011 macbook pro did not start the apple hardware test, but optiond did the trick. As this was the main tool i required to replace a macbook pro battery ive had to shop.
The early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro models use faster 33. I just want to replace the hd i already have in it, not looking to remove the optical bay or anything. I wouldnt recommend to openunscrew anything right off the bat as it will affect and even void any apple hardware warranty. Use the paper clip or flat head screwdriver to bridge the connection with the 2 poweron pads. Jan 31, 20 received the screw driver today and its a perfect fit. Any one that likes do it yourself projects and macbooks should definitely consider picking up one of these bad boys. I currently have a 500gb and would like to max out the hd space for my mbp. Teckman 9in1 macbook repair kit with t5 t6 t8 torx screwdriver,p5 pentalobe,ph000 phillips and 2. Retina macs can be identified by their thinner chassis, lack of the name on the screen bezel, and the placement of the power button on. Owcs stepby step video of how to install memory in the apple macbook pro inch early 2011 unibody. Macbook pro early 2011 is worth it sdd macrumors forums. It was super easy and quick, and i feel a significant boost in performance.
A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. Screwdriver size for removing screws on late 2011 macbook pro. The p5 driver is compatible with the 5point star shaped pentalobe 5ipr security fasteners used on the bottom of some apple laptops. Mac upgrades have been supplying upgrades for apple macintosh computers since 2001, and rigorously tests the capabilities and compatabilities of each model. Macbook pro systems, as these later models require a screwdriver, but it. How to fix a macbook pros keyboard that wont light up. If the fan doesnt start spinning after 10 seconds, then reattempt the bridge between the poweron pads. Use this precision p5 pentalobe screwdriver to open retina macbook and macbook air laptops. Macbook pro retina late 20 2015 macbook pro retina 2012 early 20 how to tutorial backup strategy formatting of new ssd your feedback storage extension without screws. If the connection becomes widespread, the 6 device limit might be a problem for some people. With this screwdriver, it made once a difficult task seamless. This video was shot during a recent macbook pro upgrade.
Screwdriver set for macbook, triwing phillips pentalobe 5 pentalobe t5 pentalobe t6 screwdrivers repair tool kit for apple macbook mac retina pro air 4. Apple macbook pro 15 inch early 2011 replacement rubber feet 4 feet and bottom screws 10 screws and screwdriver. Received the screw driver today and its a perfect fit. For internal screws of logic board, cpu fan, dvd optical drive on most macbook pro, 15 and 17 2010,2011for lcd hings of macbook pro 15 and 17 models in all unibody years. Was more just checking to see what screw driver to use since some i know the airs have the new screw type. Determine battery cycle count for mac notebooks apple support. The ram upgrade procedure for the mid2009, mid2010, early 2011, late 2011 and nonretina display mid2012 macbook pro models is fairly easy.
Ssd is notably faster than hd owc sells a mercury series model that many swear by. So, looking to buy a replacement internal hard drive for a 2011 15 macbook pro. As far as the macbook pro screws go, as kd5mdk said, keeping the screwdriver in line with the screw, compensating for the angle, is critical to getting the screws out safely. Still the best way is to restart the device and if after smc. As for the model as noted in my post its the latest macbook pro 15. Whats the maximum hard drive size you can put in this model. Windows 8 wont recognize audio device on macbook pro. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air ifixit. Maintain the bridge for a maximum of three seconds. You can add some ram, replace a faulty hard drive or just get a new one with a higher capacity. Once youre sure which model you have, find it in the list below to go to the instructions for that model. How to replace the battery in a inch macbook pro 2011 updated duration.
The macbook pro unibody early 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. The ifixit p5 pentalobe screwdriver features a knurled grip and rubberized, ergonomic handle with swivel top. Display mid2012 macbook pro models requires a screwdriver, but it still is a simple. Syntus 63 in 1 precision screwdriver set with 57 bit magnetic screwdriver kit electronics repair tool kit for iphone, tablet, macbook, xbox, cellphone, pc, game console, black by syntus. High quality torx screwdriver t6 for apple macbook pro and pc laptop repair tool. A macbook pro retina ssd is easily exchangeable for a bigger and faster model. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. Ive meant to reply to an answer but let me provide it here. Janri touchpad trackpad ribbon flex cable replacement for macbook pro retina a1502 early 2015 82100184a 4. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc.
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