I have the same model also with 8GB RAM. About a year ago I upgraded to a 512GB SSD from OWC. Samsung was once the gold metal choice but their reputation is tarnishing.We see quite a few complaints now whereas we seldom hear anything bad about the OWC option. Samsung support is also well below par. My son, a computer engineer, needed help with a Samsung drive form work and never got decent response or satisfaction.
Oct 12, 2016 Hi, So I'm just looking forward upgrading my macbook pro and I was looking for a new SSD(500gb sounds good), it shouldn't be too expensive but still good. Can my macbook pro 13 inch mid 2012 support both a 3gb/s and a 6gb/s SSD or only a 3gb/s? I was also thinking about getting rid of my.
13 Inch Macbook Reviews
I used this kit:
and also changed the HD cable to avoid worn-cable issues that happen in this model. This cable:
13 Inch Macbook Reviews
I used this kit:
and also changed the HD cable to avoid worn-cable issues that happen in this model. This cable:
Macbook
The kit includes a little USB3 external drive enclosure that made the cloning of my old HD to the SSD very easy, plus the kit has the tools you need. Cardio navigator software. Worth it, IMHO.
Little snitch 4.4.3 for macos.
Instructions are provided online:
- I've put ton's of Samsung SSD into both 13' & 15' MacBook Pro's. The biggest problem I see is damaged/worn HD cables or the original cable which can't support the higher I/O flows the SSD pushes. As a matter of course I always replace the cable and I place a strip of electricians tape on the uppercase where the cable crosses over as the rough.
- Use this guide to upgrade or replace the solid-state drive in a MacBook Pro 13' Late 2012. This MacBook Pro uses a proprietary storage drive connector, and is therefore not compatible with common M.2 drives without the use of an adapter. Before you perform this repair, if at all possible, back up your existing SSD.
13 Inch Macbook White
SSD: How to Install a Hard Drive in the MacBook Pro 13-Inch (Mid 2012)
Samsung Ssd For 13 Inch Mac Book 2012
Cable: Hard Drive Cable Install Video
My 2012 MBP13 non-Retina feels like a new computer.
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