Differences between early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. Reply i have this question too 57 i have this question too me. It was cheap and i probably should have purchased an actual mac one but they are not easy to find since my mac is so old, but its kept my computer charging and has been telling me battery might need. My 2011 macbook pro replacing thermal paste on the cpu and gpu.
The procedure does vary slightly between different versions of osx. Even internally, the late 2011 macbook pro models are almost identical with the later line only packing modestly faster processors across the board and faster graphics or larger hard drives in some models. When you see the mac os x desktop, choose the apple menu from the. How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for only. Replace the hard drive in your late 2011 macbook pro unibody. The macbook pro 15 late 2011 unibody was released in october of 2011. Other than processor and the corresponding larger level 3 cache, these two models are identical.
Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 inch techrepublic. Macbook pro 15 mid2009 models require a fivepoint security screwdriver that can be foundhere. The ifixit p5 pentalobe screwdriver features a knurled grip and rubberized, ergonomic handle with swivel top. Macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early 2011. The late 2011 macbook pro models are so similar to the early. Once you manage to take off the bottom cover, all the parts are pretty easily replaceable. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple. Jun 04, 2017 its unfortunate that those who buy the minimum spec computer, then hope it has a long service life.
Jan 31, 20 received the screw driver today and its a perfect fit. I walk you through the steps of battery replacement on the early 2011 to mid 2012 15inch macbook pro. Laptop replacement parts free delivery possible on eligible purchases. A22 new laptop battery for macbook pro a22 a1278 mid 2009,mid 2010,early 2011, late 2011,mid 2012. What size screwdriver do you need to open up a macbook pro. Macbook screwdriver set, professional macbook screwdriver repair tool kit with torx t4 t5 t6 t8 y 2. Unibody macbook pro mac os x and windows compatibility. Screwdriver size for removing screws on late 2011 macbook pro.
Remplacement du disque dur du macbook pro unibody fin 2011. I have a mac book pro early 2011 about a year ago i bought a mac book pro charger replacement 60w magsafe. I replaced my 2011era macbook pros 500gb hard drive with the. Inside the ultrathin notebook he found hardware from intel, toshiba, hynix, and broadcom. I have a late 2011 macbook pro in and did not disconnect the power from the battery. I also need a acenix 38 in 1 screwdriver torx tool kit for obvious reasons.
A small straightblade actually fits and turns the screw as normal, with no need for special tools. As for the model as noted in my post its the latest macbook pro 15. Usage of this site and the content provided is done entirely at your own risk. Torx screwdriver set 20mm t6 t7 t8 t9 t10 upgrade your mac. Macbook pro battery replacement early 2011 to mid 2012. Its handled in the background by os x, though for reasons unknown, apple officially. How to install mojave on a 2011 macbook pro youtube. However, because these lines are so similar, a detailed comparison can be particularly useful to help tell them apart. The 2011 macbook pro has, for almost a decade, been the exception to that rule. What kind of screwdriver should i use to remove the screws correctly. Versions of the operating system earlier than the one that shipped with a particular mac are not compatible macbook pro models running mac os x 10. Macbook a31 late 2009 to mid 2010 macbook pro a22 from 2009 to mid 2012 macbook pro 15 a82 from 2011 to mid 2012. To do that, you want to start with your computer upside down on a solid, staticfree surface.
Buy products related to macbook pro screwdriver products and see what customers say about macbook pro screwdriver products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement ifixit. There was a major flaw in the amd radeon gpus included with that model years logic board which seemed to cause gpu failure either due to overheating, internal chip problems, bga solder joints getting broken, or a combination of the above. Windows 10 on early 2011 macbook pro coding with titans. Was more just checking to see what screw driver to use since some i know the airs have the new screw type. How to upgrade macbook pro hard drive unibody, 20092012. Dafuny replacement screws 5 set compatible with macbook pro. I show you removing the bottom cover, placing the new battery in.
Screws were very easy to remove and it looks a quality screw driver for the job. In this video, i will be using my 2011 macbook pro as a test subject for this hack. Need to make sure before i head to the hardware shop. Whether your macbook has a powerhungry retina display or your old battery has simply lost its power, replacing your apple macbook pro battery is just a part of normal maintenance. The p5 driver is compatible with the 5point star shaped pentalobe 5ipr security fasteners used on the bottom of some apple laptops. Bluetooth card module required must has the cax marking, not.
Atech 8gb kit 2x 4gb pc310600 ddr3 33mhz sodimm memory ram upgrade for apple macbook pro early late 2011 1517 inch, imac mid 2010 mid late 2011 21. You would normally need this screwdriver set to fit a hard drive to a mac laptop, you. The hard drive was removed, so i put in a new one and have been trying to install os x yosemite. Unfollow screwdriver set macbook pro to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sat, 22 aug 2015 by pawel hofman in apple, macbook, windows.
May 10, 2019 the next step is to take the old hard drive out and prepare your macbook pro for replacement. What os is best for macbook pro late 2011 macrumors forums. If only apple would let someone with a awesome 2009 laptop upgrade to the latest osapparently after 10 years they. Remove the ten screws using the phillips screwdriver make sure that. However, whenever i boot the install media, be it a flash drive, hard drive, or dvd, the installation gets about of the way through and then goes to a blank white or grey screen. Late 2011 macbook pro cannot install os x ask different. Macbook pro retina display late 2012 teardown late 2012 macbook pro with retina display teardown. This how to video is about installing mac os mojave on an older mac not supported by the os. Buy dafuny replacement screws 5 set compatible with macbook pro and phillips screwdriver for a1278 a1286 a1297, 2009 2010 2011 and 2012 version. Now, a 2011 macbook pro isnt going to be able to play 4k hevc of any sort well, but it will be able to play 1080p hevc just fine, and heif live photos too, and of course it will be able do display heif still photos. How to upgrade a 15inch macbook pro 20112012 hard drivessd. Getting continuity handoff working on a macbook pro late. Aug 19, 2011 installing os x lion on a 3 12year old macbook pro made it clearer than ever just how slow my old machine had become.
The hardest part was lifting the back off, ram came out easy and new ram installed and ive got a nice 16gb macbook pro. This torx screwdriver set is perfect for working inside apple laptops, it contains the following. So, looking to buy a replacement internal hard drive for a 2011 15 macbook pro. Fixing a 2011 macbook pro booting to a grey screen amd radeon video glitch december 23, 2017 ive been a mac user for years, and ive repaired hundreds of different macs, from the early ii series to the latest 2015 and 2016 model macbook pros, imacs and other apple hardware to boot. You may want to have little cups or a place with sides on it for the next few steps. Compatible with the type 5ipr fasteners used on macbook air, macbook pro retina display laptops, and toshiba drives.
Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 battery replacement. Needing a new battery is inevitable for any wireless electronic device, including the apple macbook pro. The newer macbook and macbook pro models have some distinct differences. Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format 67. Does anyone know what is the precision screwdriver to use in opening a inch macbook pro late 2011. The macbook is a white plastic shell with a smaller screen. Once you have the os installed, it can be worth doing a sudo. Beachballs left and right, ui lag, incredibly long reboot times, dismal. Because the screws are different lengths, note the screw lengths and. That 2011 is a good little machine, is repairable unlike the newer machines, and with some upgrades should last you for several more years. How to upgrade a 15inch macbook pro 20112012 hard drive. Oct 31, 2012 check out solid state drives for macbook pro.
It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. 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. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2011 and macbook pro 17inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. The new macbook pro has a newer and more efficient processor, in addition to 4lane pcie solid state storage which is twice as fast as the previous 2lane storage, and if you currently have an old hard drive in your 2011 then the new solid state storage is possibly over 15x faster than your hard drive. Use the infoidyourmaclaptop identification system to help you identify your machine. Should i upgrade my mid 2011 macbook air to os sierra. Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 late 2011 mid 2012 replacement battery. You should notice a huge difference in performance and battery life. Which screwdriver for replacing ram and hard drive. Apple macbook pro batteries for sale in stock ebay. My advice is to invest in a quality screwdriver for this, as i went through a couple if cheap ones and you either just damage the thread on them or, worse, damage the screw.
Macbook air 11 a75, a1406, a1495 from 2010 to 20 macbook air a77, a1405, a1496 from 2010 to 20. All macbook pro models are now made of a solid, unibody enclosure. Oct 30, 2014 danny mavromatis from mavromatic shows how to get your late 2011 model macbook pro 15 should be similar working with continuity. Use this precision p5 pentalobe screwdriver to open retina macbook and macbook air laptops. 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. How to upgrade replace the battery in a macbook pro retina inch late. Macbook pro 17 a9 20092010, a83 mid 2011 pentagram screwdriver. If you are installing a new hard drive, we have an os x install guide to get you up and running. It was super easy and quick, and i feel a significant boost in performance. Intensive surgery on an old macbook pro yields huge.
David hodson macbook pro retina display late 2012 teardown guide id. Macbook pro 15inch, the hard drive swap process requires a torx t6 screwdriver. Jul 22, 2011 bill detwiler cracks open apples 2011 inch macbook air. Opening the bottom cover is quite difficult if you dont have the right screwdriver. Fixing a 2011 macbook pro booting to a grey screen amd.
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