Upgrading a Slow MacBook Pro
Can anyone recommend any products to purchase for upgrading a MacBook Pro showing some age? Thanks.
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If you do not have 16GB of RAM (how to check https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203001 its under memory) you can upgrade to 16 GB. PC3L-12800 8 GB RAM Chip MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 RAM Replacement
I also reccomend upgrading to an SSD, as that will give you a noticeable boost! (More than the extra RAM might)
iFixit sells:
and a guide for free:
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Hard Drive Replacement
If you want one at a time, start with the SSD.
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Crucial MX500 1 TB SSD
$62.99
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Crucial MX500 500 GB SSD
$41.99
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Crucial MX500 250 GB SSD
$30.99
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PC3L-12800 8 GB RAM Chip
$44.99
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To clarify, your system can support up to 16 GB of RAM within the two memory slots it has.
Often the 13" unibody model's need a new HD SATA cable as they tend to wear from the rough surface of the uppercase. I strongly recommend you do that and also apply some electrical tape underneath to help protect it.
Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Hard Drive Cable Replacement and here's the needed part: MacBook Pro 13" Unibody (Mid 2012) Hard Drive Cable
OK. I updated the RAM. should I add the rest of your comment as an update?
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Honestly I would recommend the Toshiba Portege z20t. It is a great 2 in 1 at an affordable price. It has amazing battery life, up to 14 hours.
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I think Paco is more instrested in what upgrades to his Mac he can do than jumping to a Windows system.
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Thank you for the responses!
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