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macbook pro "13 mid 2012

  1. qwasd3lol

    TDK 6T216HFA

    Hello everyone! I have MacBook Pro 13 mid 2012 and it stoped working. No green/orange led on magsafe no fan noise nothing. So I disassembled it and saw this. This TDK 6T216HFA 1205r chip looks kinda burned, so I think it is the reason. So I ask you to answer me two questions. Is it crucial for...
  2. vincenzo79

    MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2012 - Carbon Copy Cloner - Big Sur

    Hello to all, I am writing to you for information. Currently on my MacBook Pro 13 ”Mid 2012 I have Big Sur Beta 9 installed. I must say that for being an unsupported MacBook Pro it works quite well and I am very happy because I can develop on IOS without problems. But I would like to update to...
  3. M

    external monitor does not wake after sleep (MBP mid 12)

    I have a very annoying problem with my 13 inch Macbook Pro mid 12 running Mac Os 10.13.6 and an iyama ProLite E2783QSU 24” display connected via display port. When my Macbook goes to sleep while NOT connected to the power chord, the external display does not wake up, once I wake up the MBP. I...
  4. Kiwi0024

    MacBook Pro 2012 SSD upgrade issue, disk empty after restore

    Hi guys, I want to upgrade my MacBook Pro 13” Mid 2012 by replacing the original HDD with a Crucial BX500 SSD. Using recovery mode and a USB to SATA cable I initialized my SSD (APFS). Then I installed Mac OS X Mojave and continued like a new device. With Migration Assistant I moved all the...
  5. K

    MacBook Pro 13” 2012 won’t turn on or charge

    hey guys MacBook Pro 13” mid 2012 won’t switch on or charge. The battery status bar on the side flashes to indicate no charge. I’ve tried disconnecting the battery. Supposedly it should turn on with power adapter connected even without battery connected? So even if it was a bad battery it...
  6. clenana

    Where Can I Get A Mid-2012 MacBook Pro Logic Board

    So I bought a 15" MacBook Pro (2018 with touch bar) 2 months ago... I was super excited about it especially because I had had such great experiences with my 2012 MacBook Pro - until the logic board got messed. I used up all my savings to buy this new computer since I figured it would be just as...
  7. bbridges

    2012 mbp new battery at 0% and not charging

    I found out my battery has swollen up so I ordered a new one from ifixit. When I installed this new battery though, it doesn't charge and shows 0%. I've done the resets as instructed bit nothing seems to have an effect. The computer seems to run much much slower with the battery installed...
  8. M

    MBP mid 2012 - upgrade or move on?

    Hi, This is what I currently have - MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) Non-retina Processor - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory - 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Graphics - Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB Storage - 256GB SSD (External 500GB HD) I'm a graphic designer who uses programmes such as Adobe Illustrator...
  9. At_Op45

    Clamshell Mode or Alternative?

    I currently own three older MBP models. I really don't know what to do with them. I've considered setting them up into dedicated clamshell modes around the house but I don't know if with their specs its worth it. If it is, may you please recommend setups, peripherals, and generally any info/...
  10. Sayo1337

    MacBook Pro Beeping whilst turned on?

    Hi All, I have a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro running on MacOS Mojave. It works perfectly fine but intermittently it beeps whilst it's turned on (not beeping on boot or stopping it from booting). The number of beeps can vary from 1 to 3 to even 11. For example, I was just streaming a video and it...
  11. At_Op45

    Mac Book Pro - Sound Check

    Hi there. I recently upgraded my 2012, 13-inch MBP. I installed a 1TB Samsung SSD and 16GB of ram. My machine is much faster and works just fine. My only concern is probably a minor one. Whenever I open my MBP from sleep mode, the startup chime plays. This never used to happen before the part...
  12. At_Op45

    MacBook Pro - SSD Bracket

    Hi there, I am currently purchasing an SSD to replace my slower HDD for my MacBook Pro. I will most likely use a Samsung 860 Evo. I just wanted to know which bracket I should use for this upgrade. Please respond with any suggestions and or links.
  13. At_Op45

    MacBook Pro Mid-2012 SSD Upgrade

    Hi there, I am currently purchasing an SSD to replace my slower HDD for my MacBook Pro. I will most likely use a Samsung 860 Evo. I just wanted to know which bracket I should use for this upgrade. Please respond with any suggestions and or links.
  14. J

    Macbook Pro 13 Mid 2012

    My macbook pro 13 mid 2012 (macbook 9,2) have several problems... I will narrate all the weird problems my Mac have been facing since I bought it.... I apologize in advance for the really long post... Just 3 months after purchase, problems started, and since then it just being a long story of...
  15. J

    Mid 2012 mbp for video editing

    hey guys looking to buy a used mbp mid 2012 it has i5 with 16gb ram and 500gb hdd(will upgrade to ssd) and im wondering will this work for 4k go pro edits and iphone?
  16. Marceloaleixo

    Resolved Tricky situation

    Hi everyone, I hope someone can me help me figure out this one. My Mac book pro Mid2012 A1278 was suddenly very slow and getting very hot, more than normal, until one day it didn't turn on any longer. I took it to a more affordable shop to get it fixed and it was the logic board. Now it...
  17. At_Op45

    MacBook Pro

    Hi there, I currently own a MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.5 13" Mid-2012. I'm interested in purchasing a case for it but because of its age, I'm limited to very base plastic covers. If anyone has recommendations or links for better cases I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
  18. S

    Red Blotches on the display of my MBP

    I have a 13" Mid 2012 MacBook Pro and when I look at dark images you could see some red blotches, but when looking at an image that is bright yo can't see it.
  19. At_Op45

    MacBook Pro - Upgrades

    Hi there. I currently own a mid-2012 MacBook Pro and would like to make it overall faster and have more storage. Beyond installing an SSD and more RAM, I would like to remove the CD/DVD-ROM Drive and replace it with a caddy for an additional SSD. Attached below are my current specs and a link to...
  20. U

    Use MacBook Pro with charger on green light

    Hey guys, I have a MacBook Pro mid 2012 and its battery is not that good as it was before. And sometimes I use it a lot while the charger is plugged and green. Doing that can cause any damage to the hardware or even the battery itself? Thanks!