How can I boost my MacBook Pro mid 2012?
There are easy do-it-yourself upgrades that will give you a speed boost.
- Install more RAM. A Mid 2012 13″ MBP can use up to 16GB total.
- Install faster storage. In order of increasing speed, your options for replacing your stock 5400 RPM hard drive are:
Can you put two hard drives in a MacBook Pro?
The easiest way to swap out the optical drive with a second hard drive or an SSD is to use a bracket like the Data Doubler from site sponsor Other World Computing. The Aluminum “Unibody” MacBook can support any 9.5mm tall 2.5″ SATA hard drive or SSD.
Can you put two SSD in MacBook Pro?
The MacBook Pro doesn’t have space for a second drive by default, but because it has an optical drive (and most people hardly use them anyway) this can be removed to make way for the new SSD.
How much RAM can a 2012 MacBook Pro hold?
16GB
The Mid 2012 MacBook Pro can support up to 16GB of RAM by using 2 8GB kits. Both the Retina and non-Retina models (mid 2012) support 16GB of RAM.
How do I add another hard drive to my Mac?
Add a disk to a disk set using Disk Utility on Mac
- Connect the new disk to your computer.
- In the Disk Utility app on your Mac, select the disk set in the sidebar, then click the Add button .
- Choose Add Member or Add Spares to designate the disk as a standard member or spare in the set.
How do I add another hard drive to my MacBook Pro?
Plug the hard drive into the Mac using the cable that came with it. Most hard drives connect via USB, so you’ll just need to plug the USB cable into an open port on your Mac. You’ll typically find at least one USB port along each side of the Mac.
How do I speed up my Mac Mini late 2012?
One of the best upgrades to make is to swap out the old mechanical hard drive for an SSD. Data transfer speeds will be at least four times faster, and that will make a huge difference in the day-to-day running of your Mac Mini. It’s also very simple to accomplish. Flip over the Mac Mini.