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macbook pro 2010

  1. macthekatt

    Will a Catalina SSD run if put in a 2010 Macbook Pro?

    Hi everyone! My cousin gifted me his old Macbook Pro 15" - 2,88 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 512 MB display, 500 GB HDD, battery with only 35 cycles. I think it is a 2010 model. Not sure, as in "about this mac" it only shows "El Capitan" but no year at all. I was thinking of replacing its El Capitan...
  2. S

    macbook pro 2010 xp bootcamp problems

    ok so yes i admit. the title is vague. but so is this problem as i'm the only one in this world having this problem according to my google research.. so lets start from the beginning. i got a macbook pro 5,5 here. its a 13 incher with 6 gb ram a 2.26 ghz core 2 duo/. i want to run mac os 10.6...
  3. I

    Mid 2010 screen pattern help

    Hello I want to buy my dad a cheap Mid 10 or early 11 MacBook Pro for surfing internet purposes only. 15 inch I found a mid 10 one in great shape but with diamond shaped screen pattern. Does anyone know what’s causing this? It’s operating normally but with this weird stuff on the screen. I...
    • Iamthemyth
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    • macbook pro 2010 screen artifacts screen pattern
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    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. jigmeister2

    MacBook Pro 2010 no longer working after screen assembly replacement

    I replaced my MacBook Pro 2010 screen assembly as the lcd was broken on the original one. It’s no longer showing any signs of life. The MagSafe cable isn’t lighting up. The battery life light isn’t showing when pressed, it was charged before I started the process of replacing. I’ve tried the...
    • jigmeister2
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    • macbook pro 2010 no power not starting screen assembly
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. C

    Is This Possible? ExpressCard34mm/USB 3.0 Adapter & External Monitors On 2010 MBP

    Hey all! I am a web designer, and I am doing everything I can to extend the life of my 2010 Macbook Pro 17" (I love the larger screen). I've updated to a SSD drive and maxed out the RAM (8gb). I recently bought this ExpressCard 34mm to USB 3.0 adapter, because I need those faster speeds to be...
    • chedglen
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    • express cards expresscard34 macbook pro 2010 usb usb 2.0 usb 3.0
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. cantthinkofanamerightnow

    Attempting to install OS on new SSD

    I have installed a new, compatible (supposedly) SSD in my 2010 MacBook Pro. Disk Utility seems to recognize the SSD. However, when I attempt to use the built-in Restore feature (it defaults to downloading OSX Lion), it gives me the following messages: "To download and restore Mac OSX, your...
  7. H

    Upgrading MacBook Pro, Mid 2010, 15 inch

    My pro is 500 GB HD, 4 G Ram. I have used less than 90 GB total. I tried to update the OS from Mavericks to High Sierra and it "crashed and burned" even though HS specs on Apple said it would work with my computer. Here's the dumb part: Never backed up anything! Took it to repair shop. Told...
    • haremite
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    • battery replacement data recovery hard drive replacement high sierra macbook pro 2010
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. H

    MacBook Pro 15 inch Mid 2010 Upgrade

    Is this the correct forum to ask about installing an SSD on the above or should I post elsewhere?
    • haremite
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    • batttery macbook pro 2010 ram ssd
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. colofdurty

    Windows 7 on an MBpro 2k10 with gfx Problems?

    Hey, is there a way to install Windows 7 on an 2k10 MBpro with the gfx Problems? Becouse u cant deactivate the Nvidia Card when ur installing? Thanks for helping
  10. I

    Resolved External HD won't allow me to transfer files

    Hi! I have just purchased a macbook pro a few weeks ago and I haven't had any problems with file transfers so far (old macbook to new one). I used a WD 2TB Passport with MS-DOS as the format and I run Paragon NTFS so I can use it. But today, my external started acting up after I transferred the...
    • iheardthedrums
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    • mac os 10.13 mac os high sierra macbook pro macbook pro 2010
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. K

    2010 MacBook Pro Keeps Crashing After Update

    Help! I inherited a second hand 2010 macbook pro and it keeps crashing. OSX started at 10.6.3, to Lion, to Sierra. It kept crashing despite updating it. Any app I open, the mac just crashes ... sometimes in 2 mts, sometimes after 15 mts... random. What do I do? Error message below... Thanks in...
  12. U

    Upgrading RAM and SSD in MBP 2010?

    I have a 13-inch MBP mid 2010 (4 GB RAM) which I am considering replacing with a new one. But I am not sure if I should buy the new MBP as I am looking for a laptop supporting 32 GB RAM so I thought I would upgrade to 8GB RAM and insert an SSD in my MBP for now. Do you think it is worth...
  13. SteveJobzniak

    Warning: Bugs in Sierra which affect all MacBook Pro 2010 models

    EDIT: GREAT NEWS 2017-01-26, APPLE HAS RELEASED A BUGFIX IN 10.12.3: http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/warning-bugs-in-sierra-which-affect-all-macbook-pro-2010-models.2000559/page-3#post-24237506 Old post (most of this is still relevant too): -------------- Siri stupidly requires the...
  14. Amanda_Hugginkiss_

    My applications are taking hours to open and when they do they can barely function properly.

    My mid 2010 15" Macbook Pro running El Capitan 10.11 can be in one of two states. Either working like a dream or struggling to open most apps (when they do most can hardly function). It tends to be after a couple of hours after turning on that my macbook starts working again and then once it's...
  15. Unai

    Macbook pro 2010 smc problem

    My computer just started doing a baypass smc . I would like to know if there is some way normal start your computer
    • Unai
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    • macbook pro macbook pro 2010 smc
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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