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• Worth to upgrade the hardware in 2011 MacBook Pro?

  I have a 2011 end 15 "Macbook Pro (MacBookPro8, 2):"

  CPU: Intel Core i7 (2.5 GHz, 8 MB L3, 4 cores, 256 KB of L2 cache cache)

  Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 6770 M 1024 MB

  Memory: 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (my upgrade using OWC RAM)

  Storage: Hitachi 750Go HD, 7200 RPM

  Battery *-he won't hold much fees and I always keep connected when possible because battery just does not last too long.

  But touch wood... except for the battery, I am happy with this old trick: the performances are quite good (with latest OS X 10.11.3).)

  It is interesting to invest in some hardware upgrades that it would rejuvenate significantly?

  I think the following (with the current prices of OWC):

  -new battery $99

  -SSD, 480 GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G $195 (it is $ 63 less than equivalent Extreme Pro)

  -1 TB HGST HD 7200 RPM $98 (with cube data, to be installed in the region of CD)

  TOTAL: $392 (I cut this to $287 if I cut half of SSD and HD capabilities)

  Opinions? My only concern is this new h/w were in a 5 year old laptop, how does life have left? Will be an investment to upgrade the h/w wasted because of other failures in 2 years?

  First of all, longevity... some still run their lighter systems 2008 as web browsers and other tasks.  My MBP 2011 sends this message.

  Second... An old battery is just that - something to be replaced instead of a 'sign of death.  I would like to replace it immediately at an Apple Store... old batteries can swell and damage case/keyboard/trackpad.  Maybe not, but it happens quite often.

  As for HD... all the spinny readers die subsequently.  You are wise to consider a replacement.  My 2011 MBP has a Crucial MBP (OWC is also a very good drive, and get the non-Pro is not a bad decision, if the Pro is not necessary).

  Basically if it's 'OK' outside the farm, the SSD will be much faster and the battery will allow it to better function as a portable device.

  < EDIT > The SSD you put into the 2011 models are 2.5, which can be reused in external speakers if the 2011 becomes unsustainable future (could happen).  So the SSD is definitely NOT a waste of money.

• End of 2011 MacBook Pro update

  Can I use memory Module Apple 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 (PC3-12800) - 2 x 4 GB to upgrade my end 2011 MacBook Pro (4 GB / 1333 Mhz)?  The representative said it's for 2012, but I read here that some have used it without problems on years later.

  Mac can be very picky with ram, unlike Windows machines. For that it works better with no trouble now or later, be sure to buy ram designed for Macs. Match sticks and speeds. Some Mac does not start if a faster ram is used. Go with 2 x 4 GB 1333 mhm, same SODIMM, made for Apple products.

• This SSD would be a good choice for my end of 2011 Macbook Pro?

  Crucial MX300 SATA 2.5 "7mm (with 9.5 mm adapter) 275 GB SSD internal

  End of 2011 MPB 17 inches

  Would be also upgraded to the crucial 8 GB Ram

  Yes, that fits into the space, which is a space of data sufficient for your needs? 275 GB?

• Messages stopped working. End of 2011 macbook pro, Os 10.10.5

  Messages has completely stopped working. I have reset my password to icloud and delete old files in the library, but I get a blank screen. I always receive notifications, but can not see them. Cannot access preferences and cannot send a new message. I have attached an edited screenshot of what I see. Any help appreciated. Thank you.

  

  Same thing happened with me last night.  I brought my Imac upstate with me... pluuged in there, and it has stopped working. I was here 3 weeks ago and was not a problem.  Can't access /preferences or / add account.  the files I tried deleting.plst but that no longer works.

• How to replace the hard drive with an SSD on a model of end 2011 MacBook Pro 15 inch, A1286

  Hello

  I would like to replace the hard drive on my model of end 2011 MacBook Pro 15 inch, A1286 with a disk solid state drive (SSD). First of all, I would like to know if this is possible. Second, what is the best way to do it? I'm under the Yosemite OS if that makes a difference.

  Here are some technical details of my current system:

  -MacBook Pro 15 inch, late 2011 model A1286

  -OS yosemite

  -16 GB of memory/RAM

  -Currently using stock HD

  All instructions step by step would be helpful with what software should I use to make backups of my current operating system (e.g., SuperDuper). I would also like to know what tools or material I need like type of screwdriver, cables to transfer data to the SSD, etc.. My goal is to not have to reinstall each app one by one on the SSD, but if that's the only way to do it then it's okay.

  Thanks in advance for any help.

  You can see instructions OWC here. Tools are mentioned in the discussion (I used a plastic knife picnic with the stronger edge somewhat blunt for nylon pry tool). I suggest you invest in one of these external fences. Install the SSD in who and clone internally externally with CarbonCopyCloner or SuperDuper. Then move the external drive of the internal drive after the start of the SSD in the external to confirm the operation.

• How can I switch from OSX Lion 10.7.5 to El Capitan on my end 2011 MacBook Pro?

  How to move from OS X Lion 10.7.5 to El Capitan on my end 2011 MacBook Pro? I get an error 'install the distribution of the error signed by apple. I'm sure I need first to switch to something else, but I have no idea where to start.

  1. check all your applications to ensure compatibility with ElCapitan.

  When those you want to keep (as possible) have a compatible update: you can update after installation.

  2 ElCapitan performs better with more than 4 GB of Ram, although in very low load systems, it runs on 2 GB.

  3. your hard drive doesn't have to be "nearly complete."

  4. go in the Appstore and download ElCapitan (the download comes in your Applications folder)

  The installer is removed after installation, so if you like to keep a copy before starting the installation.

  5. install all applications updated.

• Cintiq 21UX DTZ-2100 Compatible with end 2011 Macbook Pro?

  Everyone successfully connected a Cintiq 21UX to an end 2011 macbook pro? I could make using Windows 7 via bootcamp, however I was unsuccessfully trying to get IOS Lion to recognize the monitor. Am I missing something? I'm using the latest drivers and a DVI - I to mini display port connector.

  Thank you!

  M rich

  As much as I hate to say it, for the sake of someone else who has this problem, I'll answer my own question. I talked to a representative WACOM today and they asked if I'd handed the switch at the rear of the CINTIQ to DVI mode or if it was the VGA mode. Of course, it is VGA. After I hit the switch of the CINTIQ worked perfectly.

• 13-inch early 2011 macbook pro. light green mag extremely shoddy security cordon, macbook pro stopped charging bought new magsafe. and the led does not illuminate or strings. SMC reset now mac does not recognize battery. unplugged

  13-inch early 2011 macbook pro. light green mag extremely shoddy security cordon, macbook pro stopped charging bought new magsafe. and the led does not illuminate or strings. SMC reset now mac does not recognize battery. disconnected the battery and security cordon mag, maintained hold button / stop for 5 seconds, nothing. Another SMC reset and it is the only way Mac powered on that she has no back light for the keyboard and the fan works on high all the time, please can someone HELP, thanks.

  This is the Office Mac Pro forum. I asked that your post be moved to the MacBook Pro laptop forum.

• Updated 2011 MacBook Pro at El Capitan 10.11.4. At the opening of the Photos, he entered into mode 'Library Preparation', but was stuck at 50% complete for more than 30 minutes. What should I do?

  Updated 2011 MacBook Pro at El Capitan 10.11.4. At the opening of the Photos, he entered into mode 'Library Preparation', but was stuck at 50% complete for more than 30 minutes. What should I do?

  Give it time - it may take a few hours depending on the size of your library is

  LN

• Need advice. Would you sink (at least) $600 to replace the screen on a MacBook Pro 13 inch retina end 2012 or you want to buy a new one?

  Need advice. Would you sink (at least) $600 to replace the screen on a MacBook Pro 13 inch retina end 2012 or you want to buy a new one?

  You can buy a worn integers for that.

  Only if your machine is Virgin and you want only one specific

• Is my 2011 macbook pro the neck of the bottle in my LAN slow transfer speed?

  Hello

  I have a macbook pro 2011 and I recently bought a buffalo LS 520 NAS, but when you try to transfer data through my wifi network that speeds are painfully slowly.

  WiFi area speeds as follows:

  Upload: 0,6906480 MB/s

  DOWNLOAD: 6,2196480 Mbit/s

  And here's the transfer speeds for the macbook pro on the NAS directly connected via ethernet

  Upload: 62,689 Mbps

  Download: 796.3651920

  I have a Sky Home Hub router 2013 (144Mbps and 2.4 GHz)

  I think that the might of bottleneck the NIC in my macbook pro, but I am not sure. Even if that were the case, the speeds above seem very slow. I am planning to buy a new router to see if that improves things, but will it be useless if the speed is dictated by my macbook?

  You need a router more...

  Especially if you want to use wifi for transferring files you need in 5 GHz... so I don't spend much time worrying about this.

  Get a new router... you can plug into the hub of the sky... It should be wireless AC so it may be a new extreme Apple or it can be a dozen different brands... all that is readily available and reasonable price... but I highly recommend types AC1900 like Netgear R7000, Asus RT-AC68U or C9 of TP-Link.

  Once you have plugged it in the WAP configuration / Skyhub mode (bridge on the extreme) we can establish if there are still questions what is happening.

  Your 10 x difference in upload and download speed makes no sense. Which affects both wireless and ethernet. The difference in speed of reading and writing on a NAS is double at most.

  But I do not pretend do you a test, ethernet jack directly to the Buffalo and implemented with the static IP as well as your laptop... and then try it... view results... because if these figures are also very strange, then there is a problem with the buffalo...

  It is very important that you her mount smb in El Capitan... the question is something you need to post in the area of the BONE...

• Early 2011 MacBook Pro GPUS

  Afternoon of God,

  I ran into a problem with my Early 2011 MacBook Pro. While I was working on my mission, my Mac stops completely. I try to restart it again, the screen is grey with red lines on the screen. As he invites you to the Apple logo it load half-way before it stops.

  I rebooted several times and get the same result.

  Can you help me with this problem.

  

  See if this program to repair Apple Extenstion applies:

  http://www.Apple.com/support/MacBookPro-videoissues/

  If you think that it applies, print this page and take it with you in an Apple Store. Some employees are not always aware of this program.

• 2011 Macbook pro running slow and beach balling

  My Early 2011 Macbook pro worked extremely slow for a few months.  He is lagging in the start-up and opening of all applications.  It also happened to coincide with my Wifi, refusing to recognize my Macbook, he repeated that a device was already on the network with the same IP address. I tried reseting the IP address several times.  But since he has never done this on other networks I received a new router this week and have not had a problem until now.

  The biggest problem is the race slow, hot and delay.  I have 8 GB of RAM and a 1 TB hard drive. I'm running OS X 10.11.5. Any suggestion or help is greatly appreciated!

  Model name: MacBook Pro

  Model identifier: MacBookPro8, 1

  Processor name: Intel Core i5

  Processor speed: 2.3 GHz

  Number of processors: 1

  Total number of cores: 2

  (By heart) L2 Cache: 256 KB

  L3 Cache: 3 MB

  Memory: 8 GB

  Try and reset your SMC

  Reset the management system (SCM) controller on your Mac - Apple Support

  Hope this helps, good luck to you.

• 2011 MacBook Pro to stay inactive for 12 months +... Possible battery issues?

  If I put mothballed a 2011 MacBook Pro for 1 year or more, I should get the battery removed, even if the computer is off?

  Or can we safely be left in the machine for a long period of inactivity without fear of anything untoward happening?

  How to store a Macbook Pro properly during an extended period of time?

  https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT201725

  Best.