The whole procedure took less than an hour not counting the. How to install a hard drive or ssd into the macbook pro. Owc 500gb aura pro 6g solidstate drive for macbook air 2010 2011 owcs3dap116g500 once again, owc provides mac users with an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability. Differences between early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro. In preparation for our official owc mercury extreme pro 6g ssd introduction next week, our team has been focused of all aspects of performance of it and including of course that offered by the apple macbook pro 2011 laptops, apples first computers with a sata 3. For the best speed, capacity, and performance boost in your ideal workflow, whether its for content creation, editing, or mission critical data storage, choose an owc ssd. Memory ram upgrades for apple macbook pro 2011 from owc. Owc s stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive or ssd in the apple macbook pro 17inch early 2011 unibody with model id. From this testing, we are confident today that apple has now, by and large, resolved the issues with 6gbs drives where issues were being experienced with said drives in the main baystandard drive location. Stepbystep videos of how to install an owc ssd into an apple macbook air mid 2011 with model id.
Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory, the owc data doubler, hard drive, and battery in the apple macbook pro inch early 2011 unibody. Its worth pointing out that macbook pros from 20, 2014, and 2015 have very few ssd upgrade options. So i updated the firmware successfully using a windows machine. Owc 480gb aura pro 6g solidstate drive for 20102011.
I ordered a owc opitical drive replacement bay for my stock 750gb hdd. How to install and format ssd to macbook pro inch, late 2011 i5 1080p hd 2016. May 20, 2011 we show you how to upgrade the ssd inside the 2010 macbook air with the owc aura pro express 480gb ssd. The ssd you chose here is dependent on what your model id is. Im not a computer expert but i did extensive research on the topic about the best ssd for macbook pro and actually upgraded it by myself diy. Sep 15, 2011 owc announces 6gbps ssd upgrade for 2011 macbook air. Then install the 750g hdd in an external bus powered firewire 800 enclosure. Whether you own or are considering a 2010 or 2011 base model 11.
Some macbook pro s have a messed up optical drive sata port it wont support sata iii 6. Owc announces 6gbps ssd upgrade for 2011 macbook air macrumors. As we mentioned last monday, apple has released new speed bumped macbook pro. Officially, both the early 2011 macbook pro and late 2011 macbook pro lines support a maximum of 8 gb of ram, but site sponsor owc has determined that both actually can support up to 16 gb. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 macbook pro ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. I can see the ssd on a windows machine, but the mac doesnt find it. Owc 500gb aura pro 6g ssd and envoy storage solution. Owc 500gb aura pro 6gbs ssd and owc envoy upgrade kit for macbook air 2012.
A complete ssd upgrade kit for macbook pro early 2011. No hassle, no restocking fees thats the macfixit difference. Upgrading the macbook pro with a owc ssd, 16 gb memory. Owcs aura ssd provides faster performance and up to 16x the capacity over factory ssds.
Upgrade the ram and storage of nearly any apple computer at. Owc s stepbystep video of how to install the owc data doubler in the apple macbook pro inch early 2011 unibody with model id. Two weeks ago we blogged about how upgrading to apples maximum supported 8gb of memory and an owc mercury extreme ssd could speed up your machine to two and a half times faster then stock in the latest 2011 macbook pro core i5 and core i7 machines. I had an employee at a local micro center store try installing ssd into my computer and it was unsuccesful. Jul 19, 20 owc s stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive or ssd in the apple macbook pro 17inch early 2011 unibody with model id. Last year i replaced the hard drive in my 2011 17 macbook pro with a 2tb ssd from owc.
Had many spills with my macbook pro and it always came back. Owc data doubler the issue is the system, not the carrier. This type of packaging is way better then the heatsealed packaging as it is easier to open up and does not require cutting around the edges that could. These units all show 6gbs link capability for both the main drive bay and the optical bay. Upgrade your macbook pro to an ssd for up to 6x the capacity and 106x the speed. Get up to 275mbs speeds and up to 8x more storage capacity than. Hi, i have macbook pro early 2011, i5 i would like to change the ram from 4gb to 16gb you think it is better or 8gb is enough. Owc left me down with an enclosure for the stock external hard drive that works sometimes and others dont, and that is scary because im afraid of. Owc aura pro ssd for macbook air 11 and late 2010.
Owc announces internal hard drivessd upgrades for just announced new 2011 apple macbook pro models owc do it yourself kits offer up to 33% more capacity for standard drive bay, substantial. Ssds for macbook pro early and late 2011 ram memory. At this time the owc shielding kit has been discontinued for sale. New possibilities upgrade the flash ssd in your macbook air with up to 16x the original capacity and up to 2. To find your systems model id, locate your system here. Owc releases 6gbs ssd upgrades for 2011 macbook air. It supports 6 gbps sata and utilizes enhanced duraclass technology with a sandforce 2200 processor to deliver high transfer speeds, endurance, performance and power efficiency. Right now my 2011 mbp 17 never finds the ssd, this after finally managing to get the new firmware 332xxxx installed on the ssd. Macbookpro11, 5 macbookpro11,3 macbookpro11,4 macbookpro11,2 ssd battery. Whether its for a basemodel 11inch macbook air from 2010 with a 64gb ssd, the top of the line inch 256gb model from 2011, or any model in between, an owc aura pro 6g ssd is the best enhancement for the macbook air. First, you will need an owc aura pro express ssd drive, your macbook air, an external usb 2. The other world computing 480gb aura pro 6g solid state drive is specifically designed for use with the macbook air 2010 2011 edition. Owc announces 6gbps ssd upgrade for 2011 macbook air. Macbook pro unibody late 2011 hard drive replacement.
Owcs3dap116g500 aura pro 6g ssd owc ssd macbook air. The macbook pro does run slightly hotter and the fans kick in more frequently, especially when resting the laptop on my lap i only noticed this behavior during timemachine backups or more intensive diskoperations. What ssd is fuly compatible with a 2011 m apple community. The ssds are branded as mercury aura pro express 6g and come in capacities of 120gb and 240gb. Something about it not working with my os x yosemite, or failed to boot. Upgrade parts and products there is no doubt that the early 2011 macbook pros built with the latest intel core i5 and. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Apple system profiler will show you what link speed capability are supported up to. And newer macbook pro 2016 and 2017 models are not upgradable at all. So i ordered a 120gb owc electra 6g drive to replace the main hard drive in my macbook pro 2011 and then i got to thinking. Hello all, i have a 120gb owc ssd 3gbs version which i want to replace the stock ssd in my top of the line 2011 macbook pro. Owc aura pro ssd for macbook air 11 and late 2010mid 2011.
Mercury ssds get the best speed, capacity and performance boost with a mercury ssd from owc, made for mac first. My mac minis have samsung ssds, but i will expect crucial to be as good as their memory cards. Ssds solidstate drives designed for the macbook pro. Upgrade your macbook pro to an ssd for up to 6x the capacity and 106x the speed of the original drive. Worldwide shipping, money back guarantee, instock guarantee. Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. Whether you own or are considering a 2010 or 2011 base model 11 macbook air with a 64gb solid state drive or the top of the line model with a 256gb ssd, owcs aura pro ssd offers higher speed than the factory ssd. The new owc mercury aura pro express 6g ssds combine awardwinning sandforce technologies and tier 1grade a toggle synchronous nand to. Macbookpro11,5 macbookpro11,3 macbookpro11,4 macbookpro11,2 ssd battery.
Technical specifications for the macbook pro inch core i5 2. Well take a closer look at owcs mercury extreme pro 6g 240gb ssd, along with their data doubler adapter and value line superslim optical drive external solution for early 2011 macbook pro users. Macbookair4,2 how to find your macs model id interested in using these videos on your site view our video usage policy. I replaced the stock drive with the owc drive and attempted install. How to installreplaceupgrade to crucial ssd hard drive in macbook pro late 2011 non retina.
If you are not completely satisfied, simply contact macfixit australia customer service to request a full refund. But now im thinking about a second samsung ssd instead. Rigorously lab tested, owc ssds deliver unwavering dependability and performance. Replace or upgrade the ssd in your laptop with a new solidstate drive from owc. Our testing has included multiple models of the 2011 macbook pro models and using the highest performing owc mercury extreme pro 6g and mercury electra 6g ssds. I replaced my 2011 era macbook pro s 500gb hard drive with the 500gb samsung 850 evo. Two problems with my owc ssd in my 2011 mbp macrumors forums. How to install an owc ssd into a inch macbook air 2011.
Mar 07, 2017 how to upgrade your macbook pro with an ssd. Owc 500gb aura pro 6g solidstate drive for macbook air 20102011. Get 3g speeds with 2010 macbook air more speed get up to 275mbs. Whether you own or are considering a 2010 or 2011 base model 11 macbook air with a 64gb solid state drive or the top of the line model with a 256gb ssd, owc s aura pro ssd offers higher speed than the factory ssd. Replace it with the fastest 6gbs sandforce based ssd like the ocz vertex 3 pro. Owc announces hdd and ssd upgrade kits for 2011 macbook pros. So the op would need to try testing this with a money back guarantee for instance from owc for the 6. Some users have even reported being able to run dual 6. This item owc envoy 0gb portable, buspowered usb 3.
It is a little faster and offers double the storage. Remove it and replace it with an owc mercury extreme ssd. This ssd is compatible with a late 2010 or mid 2011 macbook air 11 or laptop. Owc 120gb aura 6g solidstate drive for 20102011 macbook air. Like other owc upgrades, we include a free howto video to make this an easy and moneysaving diy upgrade. Owc 240gb mercury extreme pro 6g ssd click image for a larger one the owc mercury extreme pro 6g comes in a rather simple plastic clamshell packaging. Hi, i have a late 2011 macbook pro for recordingmusic production. There are no issues at all with any of the macbook pro 15 and 2011 models and 6gbs ssd use in the main bayrock solid reliable. Get up to 275mbs speeds and up to 8x more storage capacity than factory options with your 2010 macbook. Owcs3dap116g500 aura pro 6g ssd owc ssd macbook air 2010. After removing the data doubler and the ssd i can now work on the macbook, but the money i spent on the owc enhancements has been a total waste. Owc 240gb aura pro 6g ssd upgrade kit for macbook air 2010.
A scenario for speed freaks like me is to order the 2011 macbook pro with a the cheapest factory hdd. Buy owc 120gb aura 6g solidstate drive for 2010 2011 macbook air. I also increased memory to 16gb and replaced the battery and this was all great, making the machine run like a new beast. Internal solid state drives free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Solid state drives for the best speed, capacity, and performance boost in your ideal workflow, whether its for content creation, editing, or mission critical data storage, choose an owc ssd. An apple original ssd drive from mac pro, macbook air, macbook pro with retina display, imac, and mac mini models with the model ids listed below can be installed in to the owc envoy pro enclosure.
Ssd upgrade kits include all tools needed to safely upgrade your mac. Aug 29, 2014 ok so i just installed a samsung 840 250gb ssd in my main bay in my early 2011 15inch macbook pro. Once again, owc provides mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability. If the 2011 macbook pro can be tested at sata iii that actually runs at 6.
I dont know exactly what it was that caused to not work. Ssds solidstate drives designed for the macbook pro owc. We also provide refurbished macs, external storage, docks, accessories, and more. Upgrade nearly any apple computer for faster speeds and more flash storage. Shop ssd specifically for your macbook pro experience the true speed of your mac with an owc ssd flash storage upgrade. Currently available in two sizes120gb and 240gbthe new 6gbs sata 3. Owc 240gb aura pro solid state drive and envoy storage solution for macbook air 20102011 edition owcs aura pro ssd provides up to nearly 8x the capacity over factory ssds while offering faster performance vs. Aug 18, 2011 after removing the data doubler and the ssd i can now work on the macbook, but the money i spent on the owc enhancements has been a total waste. Macbook air with a 64gb solid state drive or the top of the line. How to replace macbook air ssd w owc auro pro express 480gb.
As a result i ordered a data doubler combined with a second 120gb owc electra drive, except this time the 3g cousin as my macbook pro s optical drives data slot. However, there are processor, graphics and storage differences. Owc s stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive or ssd in the apple macbook pro inch early 2011 unibody with model id. Macbook and macbook pro nonretina ssd upgrade bundle. Includes diy install videos to make upgrading easy. Since we first looked at a potential fix for problems with sata 3. Buy 480gb owc aura pro 6g ssd for macbook air 2010 2011 edition online from memoryc at low prices.
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