In searching for a replacement hard drive for my 13' MacBook Pro mid 2012 - MacBookPro9,2 (Non Retina) -- I'm finding mixed information. I'm replacing my HDD with an SSD. The Mac store tech said I could use any SSD 2.5' internal drive - and he showed me some for under $100 online but now that I'm home looking there seems to be a big difference in SSD Internal drives. I went to IFixIt and found they have 2 different SSD -- at a big price difference. Can someone please explain the difference for over $200 and which one they would recommend? OWC has one as well for $189 but won't ship for 19 days. I need it sooner. Crucial has one for $154.99 but then the install instructions say I need a 2.5' to 3.5' converter? Please help?
OWC SSDs are the fastest SSDs available for Mac Pro. Get up to 6x more capacity and 106x faster speeds than the original Apple factory drive. The Apple 16' MacBook Pro features a 16' Retina Display, a Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism, a six-speaker high-fidelity sound system, and an advanced thermal design. This MacBook Pro also features an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics card, a 7nm mobile discrete GPU designed for pro users. With 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM, pro users will be able to tackle GPU-intensive tasks with this.
IFIXIT
SSD 1 TB Hybrid for $84.99 (see below) then a SSD 1TB for $309.99 --
MacBook Pro 15” with Touch Bar (All Models) This may change if a third-party manufacturer manages to create a compatible hard drive, but for the time being you’ll need to go to an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider if you need your hard drive replaced. Feather M13-S SSD Internal Upgrade (512GB) with Tools, macOS - NVMe Hard Drive for Apple MacBook Pro 2013-2015, MacBook Air 2013-2017, iMac 2013-2017 4.1 out of 5 stars 120 $125.99 $ 125. Next, launch SuperDuper, and set it to clone your Mac's hard drive to the SSD. If you gave it a new name in Disk Utility, it'll show up as such. Then choose Backup All Files, and click Copy Now.
Model #: ST1000LX015
Hybrid technology from Seagate combines SSD and traditional hard drive technology to provide SSD speeds from an affordable high capacity hard drive. Adaptive Memory technology keeps the files and file types you access the most ready and available for instant transfer from SSD.
No software or operating system requirements, Adaptive Memory technology is self-contained and works like any SATA drive.
IFIXIT: Crucial MX300 Model #: CT1050MX300SSD1
- Super fast, Crucial's top of the line MX300 1 TB SSD.
- Don't get caught with the wrong equipment. This kit has everything it takes to get into most laptops.
- Use the free SuperDuper! to transfer your files with the enclosure.
- SSD includes 7mm to 9.5mm spacer.
CRUCIAL Website: Crucial MX500 1TB SATA 2.5-inch 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal SSD
- Upgrade for: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch and 15-inch, Mid 2012)
- Crucial part number: CT11473955
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal SSD
- Total Capacity: 1TB
- Warranty: Limited 5-year
- Specs: 1TB 2.5-inch internal SSD • SATA 6.0Gb/s • 560 MB/s Read 510 MB/s Write
- Series: MX500
- Product Line: Client SSD
- Interface: SATA 6.0Gb/s
Installation: How to install a Crucial® SSD in a Mac® computer
MacBook Pro, macOS Mojave (10.14), mid 2012 13'
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Send your part back to Apple
If you order a replacement part from Apple, follow these steps to send back the original part:
- Re-package your part in the packaging in which your original part came.
- Tape the box closed.
- Remove the pre-applied top label from the box (that’s your copy). Make sure the return shipping label remains on the box.
- Find the name of the courier on the return shipping label.
- Visit the courier’s website to schedule a pickup or find a drop-off location.
- Get a receipt from the courier.
- In a few days, check that Apple has received your defective part.
Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping if the package is not properly sealed or is delivered to the courier in poor condition.