I am going through the same process for my ancient April 2010 MacBook 13. Crucial suggest a BX500 or an MX500. Not too clear which to choose. What size screwdrivers will I need?
I am assuming that an external unit would not be as fast with my USB version Regards John > On 14 May 2020, at 13:41, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> wrote: > > Installing an SSD in a 13” MacBook Pro is one of the easier ones, you’ll just > need a USB SATA adapter to connect the SSD and clone all the data over, then > install internally in place of the hard drive. > _ > Regards > Sam Mullen > > +44 (0)7747778022 <tel://+447747778022> > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > www.macambulance.com <http://www.macambulance.com/> > > MacAmbulance Ltd. > Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development > > MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration > number 8466597 > > This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain > privileged or confidential information. > > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete > the email immediately. > > >> On 14 May 2020, at 10:24, 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Agreed that SSD is the answer, but it looks quite fiddly. Don't forget the >> suggestion about using an SSD in an external enclosure. That would be much >> simpler to set up, and there will be no risk of damaging anything. It would >> mean carrying the external drive around with the laptop, and the battery >> running out a bit quicker. On the other hand, it would make the computer >> usable! >> >> Happy to give further instructions about setting this up if that's the route >> you want to go down. >> >> To be honest, it's worth adding an external drive like this as a backup, so >> it will be money well spent. An SSD from crucial big enough to cover 30 gigs >> would not be expensive. >> >> Good luck, >> >> Jason >> >> On 14 May 2020, at 10:08, 'A C Crooks' via Sussex Mac User Group wrote: >> >> I’d say replace the hard drive with an SSD. >> >> To see how hard/easy it is have a look at >> >> https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+Hard+Drive+Replacement/10378 >> >> <https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+Hard+Drive+Replacement/10378> >> >> Regards, >> >> Tony >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On 14 May 2020, at 10:00, Tilly <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hi Sam >>> The serial number is C1MRC3URDTY3 >>> It turns out to be older than I thought - mid 2012 13in runnng Catalina >>> 10.15.4 VERY slowly! (16 minutes today from turn on to log in to his >>> hangout..) He has 4Gb RAM. >>> What are our options? >>> Tilly >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/ec8bbb27-8949-4060-a848-8407244a4ca2%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/ec8bbb27-8949-4060-a848-8407244a4ca2%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> To view this discussion on the web, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/0F7D859E-8659-437E-A12C-E974AF7D4111%40me.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/0F7D859E-8659-437E-A12C-E974AF7D4111%40me.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> Jason >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> To view this discussion on the web, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/4671AC62-1CE2-43A1-9D20-D518D57CC2C8%40me.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/4671AC62-1CE2-43A1-9D20-D518D57CC2C8%40me.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/6E6CF3CF-E623-433F-8AA9-5561EC29DD3D%40macambulance.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/6E6CF3CF-E623-433F-8AA9-5561EC29DD3D%40macambulance.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. 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