Ram memory for macbook pro mid 20102/20/2023 ![]() Yeah, this is the thing about storage and comparing SSD vs HDD. ![]() enjoy the last days of laptops with user-servicable parts :-( ![]() Fitting that is a bit harder than the HD, but not bad. Won't speed things up per se but might mean you can get away with just a 256 or even 128GB SSD - most of the speed-up comes from having the system and apps on the SSD. The other thing to consider - if you don't use the optical drive much - is a Data Doubler (or similar) that will let you install a SSD and keep the old HD (for bulky/rarely used/non speed-critical files). With RAM, its worth checking if you need it - MacOS will always grab 3/4 of your free RAM for caching, so you need to look at "memory pressure" and "swap used" in Activity Monitor to see if low memory really is a problem. I've used both a Crucial MX100 and Sandisk Ultra II in my "backup" Mid 2010 13" MBP (Whenever I need the "backup" Mac, I panic-buy a SSD to make it usable - then after a few months I steal the SSD for another project and put the old HD back in.)įitting is an absolute doddle, but I second the motion to make sure you have the right screwdrivers. As others have said, though, its not worth paying a fortune for a super-fast model for an old machine (although you don't need to hunt down an old SATA-2 drive). ![]() SSD is still the best bet for giving your machine a new lease of life. ![]()
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