Batteries for macbook pro inch 20092012 non retina. This is for the mid 2009 model through the 2012 models. Our battery repair kits include all the needed tools. Compatible model this screwdriver set is suitable for all series of macbook, such as. Or maybe the optical drive no longer works, and you would rather have more internal storage than replace it. Macbook pro a22 battery macbook pro and macbook battery replacements as well as external battery chargers and power related products. Apr 19, 20 i tested it on my macbook pro mid 2012 running on mac os 10. The macbook pro unibody for mid 2012 requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. Consequently, thirdparties, like site sponsor owc have developed replacement ssds that have a compatible connector. Screwdriver to open macbook pro mid 2012 to upgrade ram. Did you know you can also buy ram for macbook pro on amazon. Battery repair replacement screwdriver tool kit for macbook. Mac book pro charger, ac 60w magsafe 1 power adapter magnetic ltip connector charger for mac book pro inch before mid 2012 models 4.
The instructions provided below are for the following macbook pro 15inch models. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro inch, mid 2012 2. Owc offers the mercury aura pro line of ssds for the mid 2012 macbook air with capacities that range from 120 gb to 480 gb and even provides the needed screwdriver along with the replacement ssd modules. Newertech nupower 78 watthour battery for macbook pro 15. Which screwdriver exactly to open mbp inch mid 2012. In this guide i explain how to remove and replace failed or damaged keyboard on a macbook pro. The 2012 macbook pros optical bay cannot reliably support sata 6gbs ssds and hdds. Screwdriver repair tool kit for apple macbook air ssdhard drive.
Likewise, the nonretina display 15inch mid 2012 macbook pro models which support 6. Upgrading my macbook pro i5 mid 2012 with 16gb memory. Upgrading a mid2012 macbook pro to ssd david artiss. It is screwdriver ph000 for macbbok pro 2009 mid 2012. If you installed a 10,000 mah battery in your mid2009 model macbook pro, then you could theoretically get twice as much usage out of your laptop before you had to plug it back in. A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. The macbook pro unibody mid 2012 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram. As with the models from in 2011, the macbook pro 15 mid 2012 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. Pentalobe screws reappeared in the mid2012 version of the macbook pro. The late2012 version of the inch macbook pro was the first inch model to have pentalobe screws.
What screwdriver size is needed for macbook pro mid 2012 back. Macbook pro models from 2012 and newer can run the latest version of macos. Nov 25, 2019 macbook pro inch, mid 2012 macbook pro inch, late 2011 macbook pro inch, early 2011 macbook pro inch, mid 2010 macbook pro inch, mid 2009 while the specifications of each of these macs is different, the actual architecture of them is similar enough that the same rules apply when it comes to taking them apart and. This helped me out greatly, because i bought a 2012 macbook pro recently.
The battery in a macbook pro 15 retina mid 2012 is adhered to the inside of the upper case. Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixits macbook pro unibody for mid 2012 repair guides for stepbystep instructions on how to make the fix. I would recommend this purchase to anybody looking to do diy battery replacement. Macbook pro retina 15 mid2012 display pr apple community. Ssds provide faster boot time and application launches compared to an hdd, sometimes as much as 10x. Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixit s macbook pro unibody for mid 2012 repair guides for stepbystep instructions on how to make the fix. The excluded models are the late 2008 and early 2009 15 macbook pro unibody. Apollo presicion tools pen screwdriver with 6 different bits maple electronics u. I got a set of tuff stuff professional micro tech screwdriver and it came with all the right stuff for iphone and laptops. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple.
Macbook pro ssd upgrade 20092012 models how to replace. This is a macbook pro trackpad for the mid 2009 mid 2012 unibody models. Macbook models macbook pro 15 mid2009 models require a fivepoint security screwdriver that can be foundhere. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for. Screwdriver for mid2012 macbook pro i just bought the corsair 16gb of ram im upgrading to in my mid 2012 macbook pro model 9,2. Just be sure to check out the compatibility for your macbook. Macbook pro models with a 1280 x 800 pixel display.
Apple refreshed the entire macbook pro line on october 24, 2006, to include intel core 2 duo processors which was the first macbook pro model to be 64 bit. Macbook screwdriver set, professional macbook screwdriver repair tool kit with torx t4 t5 t6 t8 y 2. Not for macbook pro mid 2012 models fits the 5 point pentalobe screws on the bottom of recent macbook air and retina display macbook modelsalso, known as ts4 type screwdriver. Macbook pro 15inch, mid 2012 macbook pro 15inch, late 2011 macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 macbook pro 15inch, 2. The listing doesnt go to 2012 probably because it doesnt work for the late 2012, but it will work for the mid 2012. You might find yourself using the optical drive in your 2012 macbook pro less and less. None of the three 17inch models of the macbook pro have used any pentalobe screws. Once the case is open, there may be additional tools needed depending on what you want to do. Macbook a31 late 2009 to mid 2010 macbook pro a22 from 2009 to mid 2012 macbook pro 15 a82 from 2011 to mid 2012. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. Other macbook pro models, including the macbook pro 15 retina, need a bit longer according to anandtech. Amazons choice for macbook pro 2012 tool kit qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina 15 inch, include pentalobe 5, t5, t6, phillips, triwing screwdriver repair tools kit for macbook air 11 inch.
These chargers are of excellent quality with reinforced cables, which means breakage is much less common and the service life is many times longer than the cheap versions from asia. Macbook pro models are organized by the year they were introduced, starting with the most recent. What screwdriver size is needed for macbook pro mid 2012. Its still going just as strong today, now with the latest version of os x although battery lift is not what it was. Early 2011 but it will be very similar for most macbook pro unibody model years 200820. The late 2012 version of the inch macbook pro was the first inch model to have pentalobe screws. However, if you are asking if its worth doing so or is that spending money on a machine that is functionally obsolete. The most common repairs with the macbook pro unibody models are replacing a dead battery or upgrading the hard drive or ram. Macbook models macbook pro 15 mid 2009 models require a fivepoint security screwdriver that can be foundhere. How to install a second drive in your mid2012 macbook pro. Hard disk sata cable 8211480a macbook pro a1278 mid. If you installed a 10,000 mah battery in your mid 2009 model macbook pro, then you could theoretically get twice as much usage out of your laptop before you had to plug it back in.
Because the accepted answer show philips screws its a good assumption that the op has the non retina display and hence the philip screws. Make sure you have the right model the mid 2012 will say model a1278 on the bottom of the case. The battery in the inch macbook pro unibody models is integrated which means it is not designed to be. The first apple product to include pentalobe screws internally was the mid 2009 macbook pro 15inch model. How to upgrade macbook pro hard drive unibody, 20092012. Macbook pro inch, mid 2012 macbook pro inch, late 2011 macbook pro inch, early 2011 macbook pro inch, mid 2010 macbook pro inch, mid 2009 while the specifications of each of these macs is different, the actual architecture of them is similar enough that the same rules apply when it comes to taking them apart and. Macbook pro 15inch, mid 2012 macbook pro 15inch, late 2011 macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 macbook pro 15inch. Our battery repair kits include the needed adhesive. The macbook pro 15 retina display models require a p5 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the lower case to begin any internal repairs. Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixits macbook pro 15 retina display mid 2012 repair guides for stepbystep instructions on how to make the fix. The screws are pentalobes and should not be mixed by philips or torx. The cheapest i get for 500 gb in norway is 1899 norwegian kroner 235 usd. Qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina.
Nonretina mid2012 macbook pro torn apart macrumors. I tested it on my macbook pro mid 2012 running on mac os 10. Not for macbook pro mid 2012 models fits the 5 point pentalobe screws on the bottom of recent macbook air and retina display macbook modelsalso, known. Vastar 62 in 1 with 56 bit magnetic driver kit, precision screwdriver set smartphone repair tool kit for iphone 88 plus,77 plus and other cell phone, tablet, pc, macbook,clock, game console and more. Intel processor with turbo boost, up to 512 mb ddr5 video ram. Apple macbook pro batteries for sale in stock ebay.
More details about specific identifiers are provided in s extensive mac identification section. Memory capacity was doubled for each model, to 1 gb on the lowend 15inch and 2 gb for the highend 15 and 17inch models. Solved overheating problem on my macbook pro 15 mid 2015 by replacing the thermal paste. My mid2012 macbook pro seems to have the dreaded hard drive cable problem my experience being that it often takes forever to boot and open up apps or files which ive heard is a common problem for this particular model, so im considering getting a new drive cable, following the ifixit instructions. Macbook pro retina a1502 take apart 2014 model duration. For instance, mid2009 and mid2010 macbook pro machines may come with 5,000 mah battery packs. The macbook pro unibody models require a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. Battery repair replacement screwdriver tool kit for. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. This is just the trackpad and does not include the top case or keyboard. Qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina and air, 6pcs screwdriver repair tool kit for macbook, fit for all of macbook series 2009 2010 2011 2012 20 2014. For instance, mid 2009 and mid 2010 macbook pro machines may come with 5,000 mah battery packs. I knew i needed a specific screwdriver for the bottom plate which is necessary to remove in order to access my ram, and many other things. For models from before 2012, the latest compatible operating system is noted.
This guide will walk you through upgrading the 20092012 macbook pro by installing an ssd. Both the and 15 mid 2012 macbook pro have philips screws on the lower case however the 15 mid 2012 macbook pro with retina has pentalobe screws. My mid 2012 macbook pro seems to have the dreaded hard drive cable problem my experience being that it often takes forever to boot and open up apps or files which ive heard is a common problem for this particular model, so im considering getting a new drive cable, following the ifixit instructions. Macbook air 11 a75, a1406, a1495 from 2010 to 20 macbook air a77, a1405, a1496 from 2010 to 20. Macbook pro 17 a9 20092010, a83 mid 2011 pentagram screwdriver. The mid 2012 model macbook pro 15 unibody requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. Buy qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina 15 inch, include. If you are unable to watch the video above, or would like to see a quick guide on installing the data doubler, we have put together a stepbystep guide below for replacing your 2012 macbook pros optical drive with an owc data doubler. Mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. Sep, 2016 this guide will walk you through upgrading the 2009 2012 macbook pro by installing an ssd. If you usa a torx screwdriver you will damage the screws and in worst case youll make them flat and you will not be able to unscrew them. Screwdriver for mid2012 macbook pro apple community. Just like several previous revisions of macbook pro models before them, the mid2012 models use a black and silver unibody case milled from a single block of aluminum and all have a backlit keyboard, a no button glass multitouch trackpad with support for inertial scrolling and have ledbacklit displays.
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