If you really want to ball out and create the most expensive Mid 2012 MacBook Pro, get these parts! It’ll run faster than that snail from Turbo and have more storage than three iPhone 13s! Remove CD to make your MacBook Pro lighter (leaves space for more upgradable storage).1TB SSD OWC DIY Bundle (With Storage Transfer Kit + Mini Screwdriver DIY Kit) – $230 + Tax.Please note I have tested all these parts on my own MacBook Pro and you should have no issues using them. This in my opinion is more than enough to keep your Mid 2012 MacBook Pro running for YEARS after you’ve upgraded it. Note: 1TB = 1000GB of storage for photos, videos, apps, and more I'll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe any time. If you decide to buy other 3rd party parts, please do so at your own risk.īy signing up, you agree to get emails from me, Chris Landeros and The College Lighthouse. Not sure what MacBook you have? Here’s a tutorial on to find out your model here:Īll upgrade instructions are written below. Unless you’re a computer engineer, then be my guest. IMPORTANT: You can NOT upgrade the RAM for any MacBook Pro made after the Mid 2012 MacBook Pro as Apple soldered in the RAM.

Before You Upgrade Your Mid 2012 MacBook Pro (Non-Retina Display) – PLEASE READ PLEASE NOTE: Although the 2011 MacBook Pro can have many similar upgrades, this guide is only verified and tested for the Mid 2012 MacBook Pro! I’ll come up with a guide for the 2011 MacBook Pro HERE once it’s done. But if you want to get the Amazon Prime shipping and prefer to do all the upgrades yourself, then check out this 13″ MacBook Pro with 4GB and 500 GB of HDD (aka slower) storage for $360.00 Refurbished Mid 2012 MacBook Pro (Already comes with 16 GB RAM and only needs SSD Storage and Blu Ray Upgrade). Everything I listed here is 100% compatible with the Mid 2012 MacBook Pro (for all i3, i5, and i7 processor models).ĭon’t Have a Mid 2012 MacBook Pro? Buy a quality refurbished mid-2012 MacBook Pro ($550) from Back Market (on sale NOW for $499!) There are plenty of ways to go about upgrading your MacBook so I separated them based on price! You can always mix and match these upgrades.

Here’s a cheatsheet on what to buy to upgrade your Mid 2012 MacBook Pro (Non-Retina Display).

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