Late 13" 2009 Macbook revamp

[Macinboss]

So I just picked up a late 2009 MacBook model A1342 and I'm wondering if anyone knows a good resources for modifications.

Just a quick example, something like removing the Optical Drive and adding a SSD in its place.

Already upgraded the HD to a SSD and it's working great!! I might bump it up to 8GB of RAM but doesn't seem to be needed right now. Any other ideas? I was wondering if it'd be possible to add another fan to keep the machine cool, or an extended battery.

Also, I found a case on Amazon but is there any site exclusively for retro Mac accessories?

Thanks for any and all help

 

[fisherking]

def bump up ram; you're at 4GB now? it's not enough these days, and 8 will make a difference. check out macsales.com, they may have something for the optical drive bay...

 

[BrianBaughn]

ifixit.com has instructions for adding the 2nd drive...if you need the space or want to have an onboard clone/backup.

I'm not that sure about giving it 8GB RAM...I can't guarantee it would make that big of a difference in that model.

I think I'd hold off on any upgrades until I'd used it a month or two as your judgement will be much better after seeing what it's good for.

 

[Macinboss]

ifixit.com has instructions for adding the 2nd drive...if you need the space or want to have an onboard clone/backup.

I'm not that sure about giving it 8GB RAM...I can't guarantee it would make that big of a difference in that model.

I think I'd hold off on any upgrades until I'd used it a month or two as your judgement will be much better after seeing what it's good for.

That's what I was thinking. Nothing seems to be taxing it with the 4GB - at least not yet.

Might add an additional drive in that optical drive space. Totally adding setting up an external GPU with it too
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def bump up ram; you're at 4GB now? it's not enough these days, and 8 will make a difference. check out macsales.com, they may have something for the optical drive bay...

Will do, thanks for the recommendation!

 

[BarcelonaPaul]

I have that model. I upgraded the RAM to 4 when Mavericks killed it I thought that 4GB of RAM was the maximum for that model?
Just need a new battery foe mine as mines warped so much that it's sent the trackpad out!

 

[Macinboss]

I have that model. I upgraded the RAM to 4 when Mavericks killed it I thought that 4GB of RAM was the maximum for that model?
Just need a new battery foe mine as mines warped so much that it's sent the trackpad out!

It officially sipped with 4GB but it supports up to 6. Mactracker is a FANTASTIC app for that kind of info

You can find it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mactracker/id430255202?mt=12

Yeah, the battery's max cycle count is 1000, anywhere near that it's a good idea to replace it, before it becomes exhausted.