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    Question: 2011 MBP installing SSD with no PORTS

    Macbook Pro 13" Early 2011 A1278 Goal: I want to put an SSD (1TB) to replace my original hard drive 500gb. Problem: my 2 usb ports do not work (only provide power but do no recognize anything -iphone, ssd, anything). I can't find a thunderbolt to sata, or firewire to sata connection...
    • wiliti
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    • hard drive cable macbook 13 macbook 13 2011 optical bay ssd upgrade macbook pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Windows 10 on Mac Boot Camp Boots to black screen after first restart

    Hi! Im struggling on installing Windows 10 via Bootcamp. Im running MacOS Sierra on a Mid 2012 MacBook Pro with all the latest Updates and newest Version BC. I have replaced the optical Drive with a Second SSD 256GB (disk1) that Runs macOS Sierra perfectly. Now I want to Install windows 10 on my...
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    One or Two SSDs in cMBP?

    I've just purchased a 2012 cMBP (15" i7 2.6MHz/16GB/750GB) to replace my 2012 rMBP (15" i7 2.7/16/768). I did it because I've been using an external HD and found it sometimes slow and and inconvenient. The cMBP came with a 750GB HD but I'm going to replace it with a SSD. However, I may also put...
    • MacInTO
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    • cmbp editing optical bay photo ssd video
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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