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Resolved SSD for MBP 13" Mid 2012?
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I haven't kept up with SSD prices but I feel $659 USD (I'm assuming that's the currency here) is far too much to pay for an internal 512GB SSD drive. Surely there must be something cheaper but just as good if not better out there.
iFixit Repair Guide - "MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Hard Drive Replacement"
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+Hard+Drive+Replacement/10378
It has to be in the 2.5 inch format.
Are the prices on Amazon Mexico in US Dollars? They are extremely high.
I would buy Lexar NS100
https://americas.lexar.com/product/ssd-ns100/
https://www.amazon.com.mx/s?k=NS100&i=specialty-aps&srs=19772394011&__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=J5TYCYFPZYWY&sprefix=%2Cspecialty-aps%2C198&ref=nb_sb_noss
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+Hard+Drive+Replacement/10378
It has to be in the 2.5 inch format.
Are the prices on Amazon Mexico in US Dollars? They are extremely high.
I would buy Lexar NS100
https://americas.lexar.com/product/ssd-ns100/
https://www.amazon.com.mx/s?k=NS100&i=specialty-aps&srs=19772394011&__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=J5TYCYFPZYWY&sprefix=%2Cspecialty-aps%2C198&ref=nb_sb_noss
OP:
That drive in reply 3 is priced RIDICULOUSLY high (unless that's how prices are where you are).
I'd suggest something like this:
I like Crucial drives:
here's a bunch of the others:
To get into the MBP, you'll need a Phillips #00 driver, and a TORX T-6 driver.
When you're inside, take a good look at the ribbon cable that connects the drive to the motherboard.
In the 2012 models, they tend to get worn over time. When this happens, the computer will act flaky or won't boot at all. You can find the part number at ifixit.com and get one from them or elsewhere online.
Buy a USB3 2.5" SATA enclosure, and put the old HDD into it.
It can become a backup, or just use it for extra storage.
That drive in reply 3 is priced RIDICULOUSLY high (unless that's how prices are where you are).
I'd suggest something like this:
I like Crucial drives:
Amazon.com: Crucial 2.5" Sata Ssd 512gb - Computers & Accessories: Electronics
Online shopping for Electronics from a great selection of Computer Accessories & Peripherals, Tablet Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Computer Components, Data Storage & more at everyday low prices.
www.amazon.com
here's a bunch of the others:
Amazon.com: 2.5" Sata Ssd 512gb - Computers & Accessories: Electronics
Online shopping for Electronics from a great selection of Computer Accessories & Peripherals, Tablet Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Computer Components, Data Storage & more at everyday low prices.
www.amazon.com
To get into the MBP, you'll need a Phillips #00 driver, and a TORX T-6 driver.
When you're inside, take a good look at the ribbon cable that connects the drive to the motherboard.
In the 2012 models, they tend to get worn over time. When this happens, the computer will act flaky or won't boot at all. You can find the part number at ifixit.com and get one from them or elsewhere online.
Buy a USB3 2.5" SATA enclosure, and put the old HDD into it.
It can become a backup, or just use it for extra storage.
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I paid US$30_2025 in October on a PNY 265 GB ssd via Amazon
for my MacBook Pro 2012 13" as a second drive which works fine.
one can buy a Something matchbook of that price.
I understand that southern America countries like Costa Rica pay way much more for tech.
my iMac g4 is being used in a medical office there since 2017.
they upgraded the drive purchased for the USA this March.
for my MacBook Pro 2012 13" as a second drive which works fine.
one can buy a Something matchbook of that price.
I understand that southern America countries like Costa Rica pay way much more for tech.
my iMac g4 is being used in a medical office there since 2017.
they upgraded the drive purchased for the USA this March.
The only question is If HIKSEMI SILK(S) SSD is compatible with my MBP 2012?
The only question is If HIKSEMI SILK(S) SSD is compatible with my MBP 2012?
$659.00 Mexican pesos is approximately $36.49 USD is the cheaper I can find in Amazon Mexico
I am not going to open the computer, I will go to my nearest electronics shop to change the HDD for the SSD
The only question is If HIKSEMI SILK(S) SSD is compatible with my MBP 2012?
About the ribbon cable that connects the drive to the motherboard can you show me an example in amazon?
we don't have ifixit in Mexico city
Thanks for the idea about using the old storage HDD as a backup or for extra storage, I did not think what to do with the old media drive
Thanks
Came
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I am paying $36.49 USD, I am from Mexico City and yes we pay not much more but more for tech
What I want to with MBP 2012 is install Windos 10 LTSC
Thanks
Camelia
Catalina might work better, or you can use two ssd drives as I do.
wow you sure do have some nice firepower at your command on your signature!
I have some apps only for Windows 10 LTSC, that I need to run (MBP 2012)
The MBP 2014 has macOS macOS Sonoma (Open Legacy Patcher)
The MBP M2 Sequoia 15.7.2 (24G325)
So no need for Catalina any more
Thanks
Camelia
I should put windows the other drive as well, as you using Virtual Box or machine?
Any virtual Box free? I hate subscriptions
Gracias esa es mi preocupacion por que ya me llego el SSD de la foto que publique.
I don't have the screwdrivers and the patience
Virual box is free, I thinkAny virtual Box free? I hate subscriptions
I never installed Windows on my Macbooks I'd buy a dell instead.
windows 10 was a nice clean os I liked that a lot!
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We still use a 2012 13” MBP and the installation of the SSD drive is really easy if you have the right screwdrivers for it. Only thing to do first is to disconnect the battery cable as soon as you take the cover off, but other than that is an easy process. Not sure how much RAM you currently have installed, but once you have it open, maybe install more RAM in the machine as well.
Do you want to start with a completely fresh start or want to clone the contents of your old HD onto the new one? In that case you would need a Time Machine backup onto another (external) hard drive.
Once you have done it, you will feel like you got a new machine.
Do you want to start with a completely fresh start or want to clone the contents of your old HD onto the new one? In that case you would need a Time Machine backup onto another (external) hard drive.
Once you have done it, you will feel like you got a new machine.
