Want to upgrade the ram, graphics card, processor, storage ssd or hard drive or even use an optical drive in a mac to add an ssd. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement ifixit. The macbook pro laptop is a computer designed by apple inc. Due to faulty graphics my logic board has been replaced. Bear in mind you have a 2011 mac which if a 15 or 17 will suffer from radeongate at some point the chips are crap, youd be better saving money by buying either 1 tb spinning drive, or a smaller ssd and a larger hd either external or in a caddy in the optical bay. In late 20, the lower end model of the 15 macbook pro line up dropped the discreet gpu since apple lowered the price and found the latest. Macbook logic board replacement cost is determined by the macbook model, year of manufacture, onboard cpu and ram configuration. Usually, the recent model of the logic board will cost more, especially for the touch bar model in which the ssd chips are soldered onboard 256 gb, 512 gb or 1 tb solid state drive capacity. Do not lift up on the display data cable, as its socket is very fragile.
I got my logic board replaced with a month left in my apple care. I have an early 2011 macbook pro 2ghz i7 and all i can say is do it. Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 logic boards ifixit. Apple macbook pro a1286 early 2011 core i7 untested for sale. Grab the plastic pull tab secured to the display data cable lock and rotate it toward the dcin side of the computer. Timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for early late 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 mid late 2011 21. Since this uefi update a long time a go my early 2011 17. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement replace the hard drive in your late 2011 macbook pro unibody. Also, hence the reason i stated that i brought it into the apple store to have them diagnose the problem.
Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 ssd installation crucial. Macbook and macbook pro nonretina ssd upgrade bundle. Im looking at upgrading to a ssd and maxing the ram instead of buying a new macbook. Old macbook pro upgrade, fast memory, fast hard drive ssd duration. I toyed with this for a bit and, since all of the online forums said to backup the hard drive and format, i tried that. Replacement logic board for macbook and macbook pro. The video displays a inch nonretina macbook pro but the process will be very similar for the 15inch nonretina macbook pro. How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for only.
Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 logic board replacement. Optical to ssd and ram upgrade for early 2011 15 mbp. When youre upgrading your hard drive, in some cases the original cable may have become damaged or. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Macbook pro 17 unibody hard drive replacement crucial. Hi everyone, i tried to upgrade my macbook pro inch, early 2011 osx sierra 10. Replace the clunky, spinning hard drive inside your macbook pro unibody with a lightning fast ssd. Replace the hard drive in your early 2011 macbook pro unibody. Nearly changed everything, this is the ultimate macbook pro upgrade.
The 2011 macbook pro has, for almost a decade, been the exception to that rule. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 parts for diy repair. Installing ssd solid state drive in your macbook pro or. To find the board for your model, choose your model from the drop down list below or search through the chart below for your model. Whenever working near the logic board, it is always wise to first disconnect the battery to avoid short circuits. The macbook pro inch 2011 2012 comes standard with an old slow sata drive and is very easily replaced with a high speed ssd drive.
Replace the hard drive in your macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011. Check out my indepth motherboard upgrade tutorial changes. The issue is back again and i am trying to get another replacement by apple. We carry replacement logic boards motherboards for all macbook, macbook pro, and macbook air models. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 parts for diy repair. If i have an early 2011 with i5 processor, can i replace the logic board with a mid 2012. The apple macbook pro, 2011 release has two versions. Apr 09, 2016 2011 macbook pro 15 a1286 logic board replacement save apple dollars. This cable is important because it connects your drive to the logic board.
Gpus included with that model years logic board which seemed to cause gpu failure. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 macbook pro ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. The mac pro s logic board has the same limitations as the macbook air laptops, supporting a pcie 2. However replacing the memory doesnt void the warranty but i believe taking out the optical drive and replacing it with a ssd will. Replacing a macs 500gb or 1tb hard drive with a samesized ssd required. How to installreplaceupgrade to crucial ssd hard drive in macbook pro late 2011 non retina duration.
Brilliant condition macbook air pre installed with logic pro x 10. The rion pentalobe 6 pentalobe 5 phillips triwing screwdrivers is a great choice. Other than processor and the corresponding larger level 3 cache, these two models are identical. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 ssd installation crucial. Some drive bays have a height of 7 mm, while others have a height of 9. Ssd for late 2011 macbook pro puters submitted 1 year ago by theghostofhitler im looking to upgrade my 2011 macbook pro with an ssd and could use some help. Replace the hard drive in your late 2011 macbook pro unibody. The touch id sensor is paired to the logic board and is included. Ssd drive for apple macbook pro a1278 a1286 a1297 ebay. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 logic boards ifixit. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement ifixit. Ssdsata problem on mbp early 2011 macrumors forums.
They found it was a logic board failure and i ended up asking them about the repair programme for this issue. Sunmall hdd hard drive wirsleephd cable replacement with bracket 9229771 8211226a for apple macbook pro unibody a1278 2011 year mb990lla mb991lla mc374lla mc375lla. You will need an enclosure or drive dock and software such as carbon copy cloner to clone the hard drive to the ssd. It worked, but at some point after few weeks the system started to get stuck. But there has been nothing clear about how compatible the. Macbook pro inch late 2011 ssd 8 gb ram in lenton.
Each and every single repair center stated that they are unable to perform this for two reasons. Samsung 860 evo mz76e500e 500 gb solid state drive sata sata600 2. Jan 27, 2017 we show you how to replace the drive cable in a 15inch macbook pro mid 2010 late 2011. After speaking with the repair centers, and explaining my issue, all of the conversations ended at the same point. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement. Apple macbook pro 15 late 2011 256gb ssd 8gb ram a1286. Dtmk, dtmm, dtmq, dtn0, dtn3, dtn4 compatible with. The nmp also supports nvme ssds and can upgrade to some of the gen. The ultimate macbook pro late 2011 upgrade youtube. Wondering if i can switch the logic board to the 2012. The macbook pro 17 unibody late 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. Hi guys so i have had my macbook pro 2011 17 inch since 2011, in that time the computer has had 3 logic boards replaced by apple due to the graphics card issue.
When youre upgrading your hard drive, in some cases the. Its a piece of cake to replace the hdd to ssd in the main drive bay and also the optical bay. Macbook pro logic board macbook logic board repair. How to replace the hard drive cable in a 15inch macbook pro. How to replace the hard drive cable in a 15inch macbook pro mid. Of course you might also have to move your data to the new drive. Replaced 5200 rpm hard drive hdd with samsung 850 ssd in 2011 macbook pro.
Overall, the two models that are under the rep repair extension program are the 2011 macbook pro 15 and 17, as well as the first two generations of retina macbook pros from 2012 and early 20. What type of battery does the macbook pro 2011 have. Use the edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector upwards from its socket on the logic board. From a request on my previous video, here is an indepth tutorial to change a late 2011 md3 macbook pro motherboard into a mid 2012 md101. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 logic boards ifixit. Ssds solidstate drives designed for the macbook pro. Replace a fried logic board on your late 2011 macbook pro unibody. I removed the bad hard drive and replaced it with the new ssd. One was released in early 2011 and one was released in late 2011. Pull the display data cable straight out of its socket on the logic board. This is an easy upgrade you can do yourself within 15 minutes. A1278 2011 year mb990lla mb991lla mc374lla mc375lla. You are correct, that is why i specified early 2011 not late 2011, because there was a difference in the logic boards between the two.
I stated that i had a early 2011 macbook pro logic board failure and i would need to get it replaced and installed. Replace the hard drive in your macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011. Sunmall hdd hard drive wirsleephd cable replacement with bracket 9229771 8211226a for apple macbook pro unibody. Depending on the size of your drive bay, you may need to use a spacer to make your ssd fit properly. Best ssd upgrade for old macbook pro 3 great choices. Macbook pro 8,3 was running smoothly with a sata 3 ssd in the main drive bay. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 logic board replacement. We show you how to replace the drive cable in a 15inch macbook pro mid 2010 late 2011. Laptop replacement parts free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The most common repairs with a 17 macbook pro unibody late 2011 are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning left or right fan, and upgrading the hard drive or ram. Macbook pro 15 late 2011 gpu reballing or reflowing fix.
The only way to recover the laptop was to issue an hard reboot each time this. Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 parts for diy repair. Both 2011 versions of the macbook pro have the same battery setup. See compatibility list see compatibility list suggested items for installation. Jan 29, 2020 also, if you decide to replace the old drive and install a new ssd all by yourself aka, diy, make sure you get the right screwdrivers ready as you need them to open the bottom case of your macbook pro.
A 1tb samsung 850 evo will do nicely as an upgrade from a hard drive. Testing has demonstrated that apple factory hardware does not reliably support a 6g 6gbs solid state drive or hard disk drive in the optical bay of 2011 macbook pros modei id8,1. The ultimate guide to apples proprietary solid state drives. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 logic boards ifixit. To find the board for your model, choose your model from the drop down list below or search. Upgrade your macbook pro to an ssd for up to 6x the capacity and 106x the speed of the original drive. The other day i started up the computer and got the flashing file folder with the questionmark.
Willhom replacement for macbook pro a1278 8211226a hard drive cable without bracket early 2011, late 2011 9229771. It may seem like ssds have been slow to take off, but they. Graphic is back to normal but i have massive data errors while readingwriting fromto the ssd again just like i had after purchasing the device in 2011. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all tested and guaranteed with fast shipping and easy returns. How to replace the hard drive cable in a 15inch macbook. Early 2011 logic board upgrade macbook pro unibody. Technical specifications for the macbook pro inch core i5 2.