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  1. volzkzg

    How to satisfy the current requirement of external SSD

    I just bought an NMVe M.2 SSD enclosure and Samsung 970 EVO SSD, when I plug it into my Macbook Pro (2018), in system report, it tells me that this port can only provide 500 mA for this devices, and the requirement of this devices is 896 mA. BTW, this device is USB-C and the cable is also...
  2. Populus

    Do you think Catalina will be stable, snappy and smooth at launch?

    I'm planning a drive replacement on my 2014 Mac mini, exchanging my 5400 rpms HDD for a fast Samsung 860 SSD. And I'm waiting because I literally don't know which Operating System install from scratch, the latest Mojave or wait for the first Catalina version. I'm sick and tired of reading lots...
  3. H

    Data Recovery on SSD Accidentally Restored

    Hello, This afternoon after backing up enough data from my 1TB Samsung SSD, I decided I had enough free space to create two partitions. The idea being that I was going to use Disk Utility to create a clone of the boot partition to the empty one, and then clean install Sierra onto the boot...
  4. jaqomatic

    Use External SSD as primary Start Up Disk? early 2015 Macbook Pro (Model: MacBookPro12,1)

    Hi all, I'm a complete novice at anything regarding computer hardware, but I was trying to run do some video editing on Premeire Pro and my computer just wasn't able to handle any templates. After much Googling, it appears that the simplest solution (short of buying a $2,500 laptop), is to run...
    • jaqomatic
    • Thread
    • external ssd help macbook pro 13" early 2015 ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. evzme

    Using old macbook ssd as external drive

    Hi guys I just got a new 1tb internal ssd for my 2015 13 MacBook pro and i would like to convert the old ssd into an external drive. I did a little research on the internet and found out apple's proprietary ssd interface makes it almost impossible to do so (although a company called OWC offered...
    • evzme
    • Thread
    • 2015 13" mac macbook pro nvme pcie ssd storage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. M

    Upgrading a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) for photo- and video editing

    Hi, I recently got a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) in replacement of my two older mac's. Im using this for editing photo (Adobe Lightroom). It runs ok while doing simple stuff, like browsing web, sending emails and so on. But when the loads gets a bit higher like i.e Lightroom editing or excel...
  7. B

    Upgrade a 2014 Mac Mini SSD with adapter

    Hello Everyone. I have a Mac Mini Late 2014 model with factory fusion drive configuration. So the PCIE slot is the official one. I just replaced the Apple SSD By a Samsung EVO 970 with an adapter (this model...
    • bulkathos
    • Thread
    • 2014 adapter mac mini sintech ssd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
  8. D

    Can I get SSD ('s) my mid 2011 iMac?

    ...I'm so sorry if this has already been answered a billion times... but here's a billion amateur questions: 1/ Can I replace my mid 2011's internal harddrive with a SSD disc? 2/ Can I do the same with the optical drive? - any advantages / risks I must be aware of? 3/ I'm recording music via...
    • De Pepper
    • Thread
    • imac 2011 replace harddrive replace optical drive ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iMac
  9. timreespt

    External SSD for iMac mid 2011 21.5inch?

    Hi, I have no idea what I'm doing so if you're kind enough to respond to this thread, easy on the jargon please. I've got a very slow mid 2011 iMac 21.5inch. It's crazy slow now, literally taking 30 mins to get going. Even typing is delayed. I'd like to upgrade it with an external (I don't...
    • timreespt
    • Thread
    • 2011 external external ssd imac ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: iMac
  10. ayaka19

    iMac Late 2013 freezes randomly

    I have recently purchased a second hand iMac 2013, and since the internal HDD is pretty slow, I decided to buy a Samsung T5 SSD and boot it from there via USB 3.0 port. A couple days after I did this, the computer sometimes freezes randomly. Weirdly, the mouse cursor still moves, but no UI...
    • ayaka19
    • Thread
    • imac samsung ssd
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iMac
  11. rodedwards

    MP 1,1-5,1 Advice on pimping up my Mac Pro please !

    Hi everyone ... I'd like some advice on upgrading my 2009 classic 4,1 Mac Pro please (firmware updated to v5,1). As you can see from system profile report, I have already upgraded processors, ram and hard drive to Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Basic SATA Solid State Drive connected via PCIe. I...
    • rodedwards
    • Thread
    • mac pro (early 2009) upgrade ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  12. Apple_Glen_UK

    Resolved SSD upgradeable in 15" MBP (2015)?

    I've recently picked up a 15" MacBook Pro mid-2015, i7 2.5GHz, 16GB Ram and 256GB SSD. It's in excellent condition. I know that with a lot of MBP's these days they are 'un-upgradeable' due to parts being soldered in. However, I am wondering whether in the future the SSD would be upgradeable to a...
  13. J

    Upgrading SSD and recovering data from destroyed MBP 2012

    Hello. I am not in a good situation since my MacBook Pro mid 2012 13” decided to pass on. According to the experts it’s rhe logic board that has a periodic failure - sometimes it work, sometimes it does not. Therefore, do I not know what to do precisely. Originally I wanted to buy a used...
    • JonasDenmark
    • Thread
    • 2.5" early 2015 macbook pro m.2 ssd macbook 13 2012 ssd ssd data recovery ssd enclosure transfer data
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. Apple_Glen_UK

    Going rate for 15" MBP (mid-2015), i7 2.5GHz - 16GB Ram - 256GB SSD?

    Although I already have a 13" MacBook Pro (2015) which I am happy with, I have the opportunity to purchase a 15" MacBook Pro mid-2015, i7 2.5GHz, 16GB Ram and 256GB SSD. It is described as in good condition and it appears to be from photos I have seen. Cycle count is 244. I'm in the UK and...
  15. willmtaylor

    iMac Backup

    Which external backup drive do you all suggest for a 2017 18,3 iMac? Does having an SSD vs. HDD make much difference in this scenario? Which do you suggest and why? I have a 2TB Time Capsule with Time Machine turned on, so that's backed up regularly. However, I keep an off-site backup drive...
    • willmtaylor
    • Thread
    • backup external backup hdd imac ssd
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iMac
  16. C

    Recover Macbook pro Mid 2014 SSD data with corrupted firmware

    I have a Mid 2014 Macbook Pro. A few days ago, I opened my laptop and it won't turn on. It does nothing for about a minute and then a folder with the question mark in it shows up. I tried a restart for a few times getting the same result. Then I followed the insctructions to start the disk...
  17. M

    ️ iMac SSD help

    Hi... Firstly...I'm a 'newbie' to this forum...so apologies for strolling in and immediately asking for help! So...I have a Late 2012 27" iMac - Mojave, 18GB Ram....but it's painfully slow at times; particularly start up...and I've been advised at looking at getting an SDD....so I have a...
    • marknorm
    • Thread
    • apple imac ssd
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: iMac
  18. R

    Is it better to run MacOS off the provided Fusion Drive or off an external SSD?

    I just got a new 5k iMac. For specific reasons (living in a third world country and restricted time as i was on vacations) I had to get the 27 inch 5k base model. I did a 32 gb ram upgrade and bought an external ssd. Im currently running Mojave off the ssd with no problems, everything is pretty...
    • RamiroCubria
    • Thread
    • 2019 5k imac 5k imac fusion drive imac imac 2019 mac mojave ssd storage
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: iMac
  19. nemoryoliver

    USB 3.1 Gen 2 External SSD as Boot Drive

    Anyone here using a 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 SSD Enclosure with NVMe PCIe SSD as the Boot Drive? Is building a drive like this better than using a Samsung T5 you think? Will this be reliable for long term?
    • nemoryoliver
    • Thread
    • 3.1 boot drive enclosure gen 2 imac nvme pcie ssd usb
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  20. T

    macos does not know the type of external storage?

    Hi, is here a discussion about this already? I have a WD ssd in external case and Disk Utility tells that the type is "Disk" (not "Solid State"). Is there a reason to think about trim command? Is there external ssd's that are identified right? System Information tells, that my case is: VLI...
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