Replace hdd with ssd in macbook pro late 2008 model. The instructions provided below are for the following macbook pro inch models. How to upgrade macbook pro hard disk, late 2008, 15inch. I want to upgrade memory slot as well as put in a ssd as it is being slow despite multiple interventions. While any sata iii drive, such as the ones you mention, will be backwards compatible, they will only be able to perform at sata ii 3gbs speeds. It updated the look of the macbook laptop line by mimicking the look of the more expensive, aluminumcased macbook pro. Buy products related to macbook pro upgrade products and see what. Memory for macbook pro page to locate your apple compatible ram upgrade for.
Macbook pro 2008 in bradford, west yorkshire gumtree. Apple 15 macbook pro late 2008, early 2009, mid 2009. Use this information to find out which macbook pro you have, and where it fits in the history of macbook pro. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 macbook with more memory, an ssd, and a new battery. Now, since its not too bad regarding the processor and the memory is ok too, i thought about speeding it up a bit by giving it an ssd. So when your mac runs out of ram and pages to the ssd uses the ssd as ram then it does not slow down, because an ssd is really like a big ram drive. I have the mba late 2008 model, and when i got it it had 2x1gb memory bricks. Ram compatibility question for use in my 2008 macbook pro a1278. A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. Its also too old to run current windows, so you wont be able to get securi. Apple released the new design on october 14, 2008, about two and a half years after the macbook line was introduced.
Upgrading the apple 15 macbook pro late 2008 model is very easy. Get the best deals on apple macbook pro ssd laptops and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in the apple macbook pro 15inch late 2008 unibody with model id. Upgraded it to 8gb of ram, added an ssd, and patched it with macos catalina. On mactracker application they say i can only have 8gb ram. This drive uses a sata connector interface as opposed to the previous pata interface. My late 2008 macbook freezes occasionally after i installed sandisk extreme ssd. A1175 battery for macbook pro a1260 early 2008 early2006, late 2006, mid2007, early 2008. Apple macbook aluminium late 2008 macbook5,1 installation. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 free us delivery.
This makes the drive incompatible with previous models. Checked out the exact ram i needed from owc then ordered it worked perfectly on installation. Unlike the people here commenting i fix and upgrade apple computers. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery.
A1175 battery for macbook pro a1260 early 2008 early. Timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3 1067mhz1066mhz pc38500 sodimm ram upgrade for late 2008, earlymid late 2009, mid 2010 macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini 8gb kit2x4gb. Ram upgrade for macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini late 2008, early 2009. I have the late 2008 edition of the unibody macbook.
The simplest is about this mac, available by choosing about this mac from the apple. Instructions and video on how to upgrade the hard drive in the. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 crucial. Officially, apple only supports 4 gb of ram in the late 2008 unibody macbook pro models.
This is the model with the userreplaceable battery and hard drive. Swrapping out the hard drive in a late model unibody macbook pro is super simple. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 or early 2009 parts. Even after 12 years, my late 2008 macbook pro hasnt given up. Quickly find which os x versions are compatible with your mac model and year. I have a macbook5,1 late 2008 unibody running on os x 10. Find all the ram memory, ssds and accessories needed to update your mac and have it running up to the speed of a new apple mac here on this one page. Details about 8gb 2x 4gb memory ram for macbook pro late 2008 early 2009 a1286 a1297. Macbook pro 15 unibodys came with 512 mb or 1 gb standard. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 or early 2009 parts for diy repair. It has a builtin hdd which became unbelievably slow.
All ssd drives that are compatible with the macbook pro line can increase or upgrade your. Significant changes to the macbook line occurred with the introduction of the macbook unibody. Buy nemix ram 4gb 2x2gb ddr3 memory for apple macbook 2008 2009 2010 with fast shipping and toprated customer service. Utilise the dropdown boxes to find the correct ram memory and ssd upgrades for your imac, macbook pro, macbook air, macbook. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive or ssd in the apple macbook pro 15inch late 2008 unibody with model id.
The excluded models are the late 2008 and early 2009 15 macbook pr. Compatible withmacbook pro mid 2006 a1150 ma600lla 2. Im wondering what are my best options for a ssd replacement. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro early 2008 and late 2008 free eu delivery. Switching to ssd for late 2008 macbook fo apple community. Ssds compatible with mid 2012 macbook pro retina and early 20 macbook pro not compatible with late 20. Between the 16gb and a samsung 850 ssd, my mid 2012 macbook pro is exceptionally fast. Add a second hard drive or ssd easily with the owc data doubler. Included with the hard drive is a complete set of instructions also on. Not compatible with previous macbook or macbook pro models, only late 2008 unibody revisions. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. I had 4gb or ram in my macbook pro late 2011, it was literally crawling. Initial tests at the time these models shipped from site sponsor other world computing and the always excellent barefeats demonstrated that they were capable of stably supporting 6 gb of ram with one 2 gb module and one 4 gb module.
Instructions and video on how to upgrade the memory in the unibody late 2008 15inch macbook pro, how to use more ram than officially. Replace a stripped or missing screw securing the lower case of most unibody model macbook pro laptops. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. View full apple macbook pro 2008 edition specs on cnet. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all. Even if you wont get the full benefit of the ssd by having a sata ii interface, but it will still be way faster by traditional hard drive. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. Apple user guide for the apple macbook unibody aluminium late 2008. Owc instructions are great and their webpages that match up the computer and ram. Dms apple macbook pro memory upgrades are 100% compatible with all macbook models, and are backed by a lifetime warranty. However, note that your mbp is sata ii and the drives you mention are sata iii 6gbs. The late 2008 macbooks were excellent in their day, but they wont support newer versions of macos as they cant run a 64 bit kernel. Apple macbook pro ssd laptops for sale in stock ebay.
Choose your model from the links below to find the correct ram modules for your macbook pro. Upgrading to the maximum of 8 gb can be done very easily. I upgraded to 1x1gb and 1x4gb a few months ago, and now i want to upgrade to 2x4gb. If your macbook pro 15 unibody is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost. Owc video installation guide for apple 15 macbook pro late 2008 models. Your mac provides several tools to help you identify it. There you can find the proper ssd, ram and battery for your macbook. How to instructions and video to upgrade the ram in the non pro inch aluminum unibody macbook models macbook5,1 late 2008. Most sata iii ssd is also backwards compatible with sata ii. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2008 and earlier and macbook pro 15inch, early 2008 and earlier. Nemix ram 4gb 2x2gb ddr3 memory for apple macbook 2008. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated the definitive guide.
You can add some ram, replace a faulty hard drive or just get a new ssd with. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 free us delivery. What ssd would you recommend for a macbook pro late 2008. How to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd 2019 updated. Ram compatibility question for use in my 2008 macbook pro. Upgrading the ram pas 4gb is not required for performance as the os will have 6gb usable. To help find the compatible upgrades for you, i suggest using our myowc search.
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