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Mac Mini 2014 - M2 Update Attempt
Hello All - treekram, Boyd01, bopajuice, et al. Thought I'd spend a minute updating you on my attempt to update my 2014 Mac Mini per our conversations from mid-February. I was able to purchase a SSD Connector for an M.2 from BeetsTech (eBay is cheaper) I acquired a Used Apple 128GB SSD... -
Early 2011 MBP upgrade HDD to SSD
Sorry if this is a recurring question, but trying to get people's opinions rather than a 'solution'. I have an early 2011 MBP which is becoming increasingly slow (loading programmes, scrolling through large albums of photos, system struggling when carrying out larger tasks). I am assuming my...- kentbrad
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Resolved Upgrade HDD to SSD and extra RAM?
I have a late 2013 iMac - 2.7ghz Core i5, 1tb 5400rpm HDD, 8GB DDR3 1600 Ram. Rather than spending a fortune on a new iMac I am looking to upgrade it and I guess my options are to get 16GB RAM and upgrade the HDD to an SSD. I don't use the Mac for anything particularly intensive but would just...- chublet
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Help! My G4 iMac has fallen and can't get up!!!
After watching the not-as-helpful-as-I-thought YouTube videos on the subject, I, a relative newbie to hardware hacking, decided to clone the hard drive of my elegant-but-limited 1.25 MHz 20 inch iMac G4 to a 120 GB SSD I had gathering dust, then took it apart to swap the drives. I'd like to...- kimtoufectis
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- hardware imac g4 sdd upgrade
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- Forum: PowerPC Macs
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any point of upgrading?
Hi folks, I have got a MacBook from 2008, doesn it make any sense to upgrade it? or am better of buying a macbookr from 2013 for around 4-550 usd? Model Mackbook 5,1 Intel Core Duo 2Ghz,2 core L2 2MB Memory 2GB 150GB Fujitsu HD 3GB Nivida Im user goodle docs, email, netflix, most chrome... -
Will this SSD fit in iMac?
I got an iMac (21.5", medio 2010) that needs a new hdd. I would like to go with an SSD but can someone please tell me if I can use this drive? https://www.bj-trading.dk/mobile/default.asp?pv=MZ-75E500B/EU&pn=Samsung&gruppe=Harddisk-SSD&overgr=Hardware&vare=759234&f=edbp -
2014 Mac Mini Upgrade?
Hello, new to Forum, looking forward to getting suggestions and assistance! I know this question has been asked/discussed previously, but would like the latest suggestion for upgrading my New (used) Mac Mini 2014 - i5 1TB 8GB Ram. I have a 2012 Mac Mini i7 1TB + 128 SSD DIY Fusion Drive and the... -
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iMac early 2009 upgrade
Hi, I recently received an iMac early 2009 model with Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 4 GB RAM and 320 GB HDD. It's currently running Mountain Lion. So far, what I've only done is: - delete the previous user account file, create a new admin account ; - downloaded (but not installed) El Capitan...- CrashCocoB
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- cpu hdd imac (early 2009) ram ssd upgrade
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MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012) Upgrade - Question for back-up and restore
Hi, I've a MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012) which is currently running with stock specs: - Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD - High Sierra I've ordered and received my upgrade kit from Crucial : - 16 GB RAM (2 x 8) - 500 GB SSD Already saw on YouTube a nice tutorial on how to proceed...- CrashCocoB
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- backup macbook 13 2012 ram restore ssd timemachine upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Will upgrading the storage of my MBP void my warranty?
I have a Mid-2015 (15-inch) MBP that I got from Best Buy with 256GB. I also got Geek Squad and Apple Care. I have been looking to upgrade my storage (but might also have a shop do it). I was wondering if upgrading will void my warranty. Please help- ClodMachine
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- apple care best buy help macbok pro mid 2015 ssd storage upgrade
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High Sierra upgrade
Hi Guys, I' just wanted to check with you if it's okay to upgrade to MacOS HighSierra? I know there were some issues in the beginning and there were also security related issues but I'm guessing that they are all resolved by now... Also if I do upgrade, do you think my Time Machine backing up... -
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Best RAM for 2017 5K iMac
I'm going to buy a 2017 iMac pretty soon, and I'm looking to boost the ram myself. Is there a noticeable difference in the type of RAM you install? I'm torn between: Generic Crucial http://amzn.eu/9c3DXan Corsair Vengeance http://amzn.eu/e8VcEip Are there better alternatives out there...- XmasRights
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- 2017 imac ram upgrade
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Restoring iPhone to 11.2.2..keeps wanting to update to 11.2.5
I have had some major problems with my battery dying and also slow charging over the last few days...i am not sure what is causing the problem so i figured i would try restoring my iPhone 7 back to iOs 11.2.2....Towards the end of the process (but before the backup restore), my iPhone keeps... -
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MacBook Pro mid-2009 ... please help me pimp it up!!
I just got my hands on a MacBook Pro mid-2009 thats in very good condition. I've decided to to upgrade it as much as possible (as per advice I've received on these forums) as it's very slow. Specs are: MacBook Pro 13" mid-2009 Processor 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3...- OceanFrog
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- battery crucial macbook pro 2009 pimp ram ssd upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Beige G3 Upgrade Project
Well after my successful restoration of my $3 PPC G5 mac I did a short while ago, I decided to take a crack at upgrading my "Limited Mac" G3 Beige Mini Tower from 1997 that I found back in 2016. This mac was STILL in it's 1997 stock configuration when I got it. CPU: 233 Mhz GPU: Onboard (no...- jm764
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- beige beige g3 error powerpc upgrade usb
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- Forum: PowerPC Macs
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Macbook Pro ram upgrade needed?
Hey there, I have a question about new MacBook Pro 2017. To introduce my workflow, most of the time I do coding/programming (website related stuff). Then I create logotypes in Illustrator, some print related stuff in InDesign (business cards, flyers or banners 2x3meters), Photoshop + Sketch for...- aMikeMac
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- imac macbook ram upgrade
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Macbook air (mid2013) ssd upgrade options
Hey guys, I need some help. I would like to upgrade the ssd in my mid 2013 13" macbook air to a larger one. I am aware that I can buy an OWC aura but I would like to buy a used ssd to save some money. As there aren't many used owc auras out there (I live in Germany) I'm planning to buy a used...- schpongo
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- compatablility macbook air 13 ssd upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Air
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Upgrade all macs to High Sierra without OSX Server
Hello, I would like to upgrade all the macs at my workplace but we are using a Windows server. Our computers are half Mac, half Windows. We do not have a Macos server. Is there a way I could remotely upgrade all Macs to High Sierra? I don't think Windows server can upgrade our macs os. But we... -
bootable usb fresh Mavericks over 10.6 -format Q
hi there, i have a macbook late 2009, with OSX 10.6.x and after i managed to burn a bootable usb osx mavericks installer, so i can ugrade or do fresh install and allow me to continue with sierra installation... i am stuck in installation because i see no information on the formating-install... -
Worth upgrading iMac to SSD?
I have a late 2011 iMac, still on it's original HDD. I upgraded the RAM a few years ago, but in the last year my iMac has started running really slow. I haven't yet done a clean install (planning to this weekend) but I was wondering whether it would be worth upgrading the HDD to an SSD. Do you...- BraddardStark
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- hdd imac ssd upgrade
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