Install of new SSD in mid 2012 MBP

[Tenashus1]

An OWC install video shows the need to decouple the battery connector for a moment as you otherwise install the drive. Is it really necessary to fiddle with the connector while installing the drive? I've installed many HDDs in older MBPs and never disconnected the battery connector in the process.

 

[Irock619]

I never did for my 2011 model, had no issues.

 

[Orlandoech]

You dont need to, its just recommend "in case" of a power surge.

 

[ChrisMan287]

I hope you don't have any issues with that SSD. Good luck.

 

[Orlandoech]

I hope you don't have any issues with that SSD. Good luck.

yea, im not a fan of OWC at all or any Sandforce based SSDs for Macs.

 

[Tenashus1]

I hope you don't have any issues with that SSD. Good luck.

Just looking at the install video. Looking at the Samsung 840 Pro, or OCZ Vector.

 

[NewishMacGuy]

yea, im not a fan of OWC at all or any Sandforce based SSDs for Macs.

Why not?

BTW totally jealous of your location for the next 3-4 months!

 

[ChrisMan287]

Just looking at the install video. Looking at the Samsung 840 Pro, or OCZ Vector.

Ah, okay. Much better choices IMHO.

 

[Orlandoech]

Why not?

BTW totally jealous of your location for the next 3-4 months!

Overpriced SandForce based SSDs imo.

I hate snow. Wanna reads me locations lol.

 

[Essenar]

Isn't the OWC video for the Retina MacBook that has the proprietary drive? I thought mid 2012 MBP just use a standard 2.5" drive?

The OCZ Vertex 4 is very legit, great reviews and it's very affordable. That gets my vote.

 

[Tenashus1]

Isn't the OWC video for the Retina MacBook that has the proprietary drive? I thought mid 2012 MBP just use a standard 2.5" drive?

The OCZ Vertex 4 is very legit, great reviews and it's very affordable. That gets my vote.

The video I saw was labelled MBP 13" 2012, but the machine in the video was actually a 2011 version. So I guess the innards were pretty much the same. The Vertex has good reviews? I'll have to check that out. Thanks.

 

[bigboar]

I put a vertex 4 256 in mine a couple weeks ago and it has been flawless.

 

[Tenashus1]

Went with the Sammy 840 Pro 256gb after all.

 

[richnyc]

Went with the Sammy 840 Pro 256gb after all.

Excellent choice!!! Plus, I don't think that removing the battery connector is that important, just as everybody else said... You'll be fine

 

[Tenashus1]

Excellent choice!!! Plus, I don't think that removing the battery connector is that important, just as everybody else said... You'll be fine

Thanks.

 

[mslide]

Probably doesn't matter but it's not like it's hard to disconnect the battery. I've done it many times. Just carefully wiggle it off with your fingernails.

edit: I just installed the exact same SSD. It's awesome. You'll like it.

 

[Tonsko]

So you can upgrade the HDD in the new MBPs? Maybe I'm confused with the airs, where you can't.

 

[Tenashus1]

So you can upgrade the HDD in the new MBPs? Maybe I'm confused with the airs, where you can't.

Yes, you can.