DESCRIPTION:
Here is a 2020 update on this MacBook Pro https://youtu.be/Q_k5TQFrh9E
If you would like to buy me a coffee click here: https://sendatip.to/leezavitz/

I've been fixing and upgrading mac computers for many years. I decided I would share some of my knowledge and create this step by step guide on how to Install an SSD into your aging 2011-2012 Macbook pro and give it some Speed! It is also a guide on how to add more Ram to your system. But, I didn't stop there. I also remove the Optical drive and add a second SSD and set the system up for RAID0. This is fast!
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2017 update on how to do Raid0 in macOS Sierra: https://youtu.be/PeP98UTObaY
How to Create a OSX Usb Installer: https://youtu.be/ZeXl3Ty8Nd4
How to Enable Trim: https://youtu.be/1hh3g9Jh05w
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If you are looking for a 2012 MacBook Pro check here: https://ebay.to/3b9DO0u

You can find all the parts here at these Amazon Links:
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Samsung 860 EVO 500gb SSD- https://geni.us/LBJTB
Optical Drive Caddy- https://geni.us/smAL1F
Corsair 16gb Ram- https://geni.us/WZKERk
Screw driver set- https://geni.us/5mfC
8gb Usb Drive- http://geni.us/KHbu
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Replacing the SSD is the same on all 13" & 15" Unibody Macbook Pro's. Similar steps are also taken to replace the Ram. There are a few variances to replacing the Optical drive but this will be the same for any 2011-2012 macbook pro. (Non- Retina)

*Disclaimer. I'm not liable for any damage you do to your computer. Do this at your own risk*
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If you are looking to pick up anything used to make this video check the links at Amazon or B&H below!
My Main Camera & Lens:
A7iii - https://geni.us/VJui
Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM - https://geni.us/3MiLhiA

Gear used for talking head:
Sony a6100- https://geni.us/KMAc
Sony 28mmf2- https://geni.us/fF9wJba
Padcaster- https://geni.us/ARD7

Mics:
Deity D3 Pro- https://geni.us/BhSQch
Rode Pod Mic- https://bhpho.to/2SCHkZf
Rode Wireless Go- https://geni.us/7UeS
Rode Link Lav-https://geni.us/RO1B313
Rode NTG4+ -https://geni.us/A51W

Recorder / Monitor: Atomos Ninja V:
https://geni.us/m0lOFe1

The lighting used:
FalconEyes RX818- https://geni.us/alI0wFc
Aputure 120D- https://geni.us/YSJH
Aputure LightDome- https://geni.us/edavK
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Affiliate Disclosure:
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.