As this was the main tool i required to replace a macbook pro battery ive had to shop. 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. Ive meant to reply to an answer but let me provide it here. Windows 10 on early 2011 macbook pro coding with titans. It took me just 15 minutes with the right tools to change the battery. Macbook pro unibody model a1278 early 2011 late 2011. 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.
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. 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. How to upgrade macbook pro hard drive unibody, 20092012. Hey i added 16 gigs to my early 2011 macbook pro and did it everincreasing performance. How to install hardware upgrades in the macbook pro 17. Any one that likes do it yourself projects and macbooks should definitely consider picking up one of these bad boys. You can add some ram, replace a faulty hard drive or just get a new one with a higher capacity. Received the screw driver today and its a perfect fit. Whats the maximum hard drive size you can put in this model.
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Holding down the d button on my early2011 macbook pro did not start the apple hardware test, but optiond did the trick. Use this guide to upgrade the ram in your midlate2011 21. 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. Y shape triwing triangle screwdriver for apple macbook pro. I have a late 2011 macbook pro in and did not disconnect the power from the battery. 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. Ssd is notably faster than hd owc sells a mercury series model that many swear by. The p5 driver is compatible with the 5point star shaped pentalobe 5ipr security fasteners used on the bottom of some apple laptops. Windows 8 wont recognize audio device on macbook pro. Apr 17, 2015 i have a macbook pro early 2011, i have max the ram to 16 and i have a hybrid seagate drive. The ifixit p5 pentalobe screwdriver features a knurled grip and rubberized, ergonomic handle with swivel top. Determine battery cycle count for mac notebooks apple support.
To repair your macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011, use our service manual. High quality torx screwdriver t6 for apple macbook pro and pc laptop repair tool. I picked up a 00 phillips screwdriver, but apparently i need a torx t6 to free the hdd. 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. Mac upgrades have been supplying upgrades for apple macintosh computers since 2001, and rigorously tests the capabilities and compatabilities of each model. Bottom case cover repair replacement screw set10pcs short screws for unibody macbook pro 15 retina 2012, 20, 2014, 2015.
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Janri touchpad trackpad ribbon flex cable replacement for macbook pro retina a1502 early 2015 82100184a 4. Macbook pro systems, as these later models require a screwdriver, but it. Macbook pro zoll, anfang 2011, unibody akku ersetzen. I held off installing the ssd last night for that reason. Its not quite as easy as it is for earlier preunibody macbook pro systems, as these later models require a screwdriver, but it still is simple and straightforward. 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.
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. According to intel specs, my cpu can support 32gb ram. Although limited to physically utilizing a maximum of 3gb. Macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 ram upg apple community.
Still the best way is to restart the device and if after smc. What is the max i can put in and what type, etc and where can i get one. Liberte1776 i wanted to confirm your statement, did you have success running a late 2011 mbp 17 with 32gb ram. Aug 09, 2011 i have a inch macbook pro unibody, early 2011. As for the model as noted in my post its the latest macbook pro 15. 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. Upgrading the apple macbook pro early 2011 is very easy. 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. How to fix a macbook pros keyboard that wont light up. Easily removable bottom panel and readily accessible battery connector allow for easy repair of most components without touching the battery screws. Browse and buy 100% guaranteed compatible upgrades for the macbook pro core i7 2. The ram upgrade procedure for the mid2009, mid2010, early 2011, late 2011 and nonretina display mid2012 macbook pro models is fairly easy.
Apple macbook pro 17 unibody battery replacement for. Macbook pro a22 battery macbook pro and macbook battery replacements as well as external battery chargers and power related products. Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. The hardest part was lifting the back off, ram came out easy and new ram installed and ive got a nice 16gb macbook pro. I wouldnt recommend to openunscrew anything right off the bat as it will affect and even void any apple hardware warranty. The video displays a inch nonretina macbook pro but the process will be very similar for the. The 2011 macbook air is available in four basic configurations11inch with 64gb of storage, 11inch with 128gb of storage, inch with.
So, looking to buy a replacement internal hard drive for a 2011 15 macbook pro. Professional case screwdriver for retina macbook pro 15. Remplacement du disque dur du macbook pro unibody fin 2011. With this screwdriver, it made once a difficult task seamless. How to replace the battery in a inch macbook pro 2011 updated duration. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram. The macbook pro unibody early 2011 comes with 4 gb ram standard, and accepts a maximum of 16 gb.
Screwdriver size for removing screws on late 2011 macbook pro. Additionally i was able to extend its memory to 16gb and replace the internal drive with samsung ssd 860 evo to give it maximum. 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. Mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad.
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Display mid2012 macbook pro models requires a screwdriver, but it still is a simple. Macbook screwdriver set, qiaoyosh professional macbook screwdriver repair tool kit with torx t4 t5 t6 t8 y 2. 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. Also this link below from the apple support pages say the macbook pro 15 early 2011 can only have a maximum of 8gb. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. Which screwdriver for replacing ram and hard drive. However, there are processor, graphics and storage differences. If the fan doesnt start spinning after 10 seconds, then reattempt the bridge between the poweron pads.
Maintain the bridge for a maximum of three seconds. 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. How to upgrade macbook pro ram 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2011 and macbook pro 17inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. There are a number of components in the macbook pro unibody early 2011 that can be cost effectively upgraded. Differences between early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro. Jan 31, 20 received the screw driver today and its a perfect fit. The late 2011 macbook pro models are so similar to the early 2011 models that. A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. Shop macbook screwdriver repair kit with pentalobe 1. If your macbook pro is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost. I just want to replace the hd i already have in it, not looking to remove the optical bay or anything. Screwdriver set for macbook, triwing phillips pentalobe 5 pentalobe t5 pentalobe t6 screwdrivers repair tool kit for apple macbook mac retina pro air 4.
Use the paper clip or flat head screwdriver to bridge the connection with the 2 poweron pads. These replacement screws for your laptop can be used as a replacement for your original screws, if the original screws are lost or damaged. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro inch, early 2011 2. Macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. Dual sided 5 point star and torx screwdriver for macbook. Just replaced the battery of macbook pro early 2011.
Screws for apple macbook pro 15 inch early 2011 ebay. Im not sure if you have checked on creating the usb drive installation medium on the bootcamp assistant to download all the drivers. A macbook pro retina ssd is easily exchangeable for a bigger and faster model. How to replace your macbook pros hard drive with an ssd. 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. Trigram y shape 3 point screwdriver for macbook a42 macbook pro a1278. I am out of space on my macbook and would like to upgrade larger hard drive. Macbook pro unibody 17inch early 2011 macbookpro8,3 2 slots. Great purchase decided that i was going to open up my macbook pro and do the repairs myself.
Once youre sure which model you have, find it in the list below to go to the instructions for that model. 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 was super easy and quick, and i feel a significant boost in performance. You might try this key combo should you have trouble starting the test.
Order this screwdriver on amazon for some things like removing the optical drive, you will also need a t6 torx bi. 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. Feb, 2014 hi, i have a macbook pro early 2011, i5, 2. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. Screws were very easy to remove and it looks a quality screw driver for the job.