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The macbook pro is built with the intelbased processor. Apr 20, 2016 the macbook pro models made in 2011 and 2012 support 16gb ram. This system also supports turbo boost which automatically boosts the processor speed based on workload up to 3. Apple service part replacement for macbook pro a1286 we carry parts and tools for all apple and amazon kindle models. However, in every tutorial i have looked up, they are either replacing the hdd with an ssd or they are replacing the optical with an ssd after they have already replaced the hdd with a ssd so that the macbook will now have two ssds, one in the optical drive and one replacing the hdd. The optical drive was reduced in size in order to fit into the slimmer macbook pro, hence it runs slower than the optical drive in the powerbook g4 and cannot write to dual layer dvds. Apple recommends that two modules of the same size be installed for maximum performance. Gs41n superdrive 8x slotin dvdrw slim sata drive 9. Macbook pro, macbook pro 17inch, macbook pro 15inch, glossy 3 gb. For anyone who has stripped a screw in step 8 this note might make your day. Macbook pro model a1286 15 memory up apple community. Macbook pro mid 2012 optical drive removal youtube.
Hi, macbook pro a1286 stuck on mac os x utility recovery page. Macbook pro unibody model a1278 early 2011 late 2011 mid 2012 sata superdrive cable. Does not include metal mounting bracket, orange ribbon cable and software. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2009 optical drive replacement. If not, transfer the optical drive bracket from step to your new drive.
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Remove the optical drive cable by pulling it straight away from the optical drive. Increase the storage space in your laptop by replacing the optical drive with a second hard drive or ssd. The most common repairs with the macbook pro unibody for mid 2012 are replacing a dead battery or upgrading the hard drive or ram. Up for sale today we have an apple macbook pro laptop. The photo displayed are of the actual item you will receive. Condition is good for a laptop of this age, with age related marks to the surface. Sep 01, 2014 full tutorial on how to replace your macbook pro optical drive with a second hhd or ssd hard drive. I see two drives, one recovery hd and the other empty formatted hard drive. Photos in this auction are of the actual laptop up for sale. Genuine apple macbook a1286 2012 dvd rw burner drive 6780612a s31na gs31n. Macbook pro ram memory, ssd storage upgrade and superdrive. If you want to maximize the amount of sdram in your computer, install a 2 gb sodimm in one slot and a 1gb sodimm in the other. The macbook pro unibody mid 2012 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram.
Macbook unibody model a42 optical drive replacement. How to replace optical drive with hhdssd hard drive. On the left is the optical drive, on the right the logicboard, in the left corner the harddrive and on the right the battery. Superdrive dvdcd upgrades for apple macbook pro 15inch owc. Ssd is not really a part of my considerations since its too expensive. Macbook pro a1286 gs31n oem sata optical drive dvdrw s31na 6780612a. Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 optical drive replacement. Apple uj898 macbook pro a1286 optical drive for sale ebay. Apple macbook pro laptop mc372lla mid2010 a1286 emc 2353 macbookpro6,2. Id need to know where i could find the connector between the optical drive and the logicboard. How to add second ssd to replace optical drive macbook pro 2012 ssd case. After you removed all screws and removed the bottom plate, you can see the internals of your macbook. Pdf manual with a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook pro core 2.
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Full tutorial on how to replace your macbook pro optical drive with a second hhd or ssd hard drive. Apple macbook pro a1286 md318lla quad core i7 2675qm 2. Hard drive caddy tray for macbook, fome laptop cddvdrom optical superdrive adapter to 9. If you have a cd or any other object jammed in your optical drive, we have an optical drive repair guide.
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