Do I have to enable TRIM after I install this drive? How does this differ from the Jetdrive SSD replacement for the Macbook air Mid 2011?
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I didn't do that at all I just fallowed the instructions that came with it. Pluggin in my old drive via the USB stick. Mtn Lion, Mavricks, and Yosimite all can install via a wifi connection. So once the MAC boots up, if you connect it to the Internet it will restore itself from apples servers.
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This will be a great investment. I actually bought 2 for my Macbook Pro late 2011 17". I didnt have any use for the CD ROM so got a caddy to mount one of the drives. As it stands one of the SSDs is used as the system boot drive and the next to store media files (Photos and videos). I moved from a boot time of almost 2 minutes to 12-15 seconds, applications now load much faster. I think you will enjoy your purchase.
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Yes. Bear in mind that the pre-2010 iMac models do not have an add-on option if I recall correctly, meaning that you will have to completely replace your previous HDD (or SSD if you had previously replaced it). If you are confused about the installation process, here is a great link that gives an overview of the steps necessary:http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=842548Likewise, it never hurts to check with the manufacturer since they are the ones who give you your warranty on products. Check with Mac and/or Crucial tech support if you have any specific technical questions that you may have. Yes. Bear in mind that the pre-2010 iMac models do not have an add-on option if I recall correctly, meaning that you will have to completely replace your previous HDD (or SSD if you had previously replaced it). If you are confused about the installation process, here is a great link that gives an overview of the steps necessary:http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=842548Likewise, it never hurts to check with the manufacturer since they are the ones who give you your warranty on products. Check with Mac and/or Crucial tech support if you have any specific... » Read More Yes. Bear in mind that the pre-2010 iMac models do not have an add-on option if I recall correctly, meaning that you will have to completely replace your previous HDD (or SSD if you had previously replaced it). If you are confused about the installation process, here is a great link that gives an overview of the steps necessary:http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=842548Likewise, it never hurts to check with the manufacturer since they are the ones who give you your warranty on products. Check with Mac and/or Crucial tech support if you have any specific technical questions that you may have. « Show Less
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Hi Mauricio...I got the bigger SSD (solid state drive) at 256GB. I'm the type that would rather operate on the side of caution by going with more storage than I need, rather than wishing I had later on. The model or build year per the part number is what Apple calls the "Mid-2012" model (MD23XX series) with my purchase date on Feb. 2013. So being labeled Mid-2012, the "7/2015 Apple Care" is the standard 3 year warranty that most computer companies offer. I know this info only because I have a Lenovo, an HP and a Sony laptop via my employer and all have 3 year warranties. So standard warranty stuff. Incidentally, I'd take my Macbook over any any of those PC laptops I mentioned - hands down!! Hope this helps. Hi Mauricio...I got the bigger SSD (solid state drive) at 256GB. I'm the type that would rather operate on the side of caution by going with more storage than I need, rather than wishing I had later on. The model or build year per the part number is what Apple calls the "Mid-2012" model (MD23XX series) with my purchase date on Feb. 2013. So being labeled Mid-2012, the "7/2015 Apple Care" is the standard 3 year warranty that most computer companies offer. I know this info only because I have a Lenovo, an HP and a Sony laptop via my employer and all have 3 year warranties.... » Read More Hi Mauricio...I got the bigger SSD (solid state drive) at 256GB. I'm the type that would rather operate on the side of caution by going with more storage than I need, rather than wishing I had later on. The model or build year per the part number is what Apple calls the "Mid-2012" model (MD23XX series) with my purchase date on Feb. 2013. So being labeled Mid-2012, the "7/2015 Apple Care" is the standard 3 year warranty that most computer companies offer. I know this info only because I have a Lenovo, an HP and a Sony laptop via my employer and all have 3 year warranties. So standard warranty stuff. Incidentally, I'd take my Macbook over any any of those PC laptops I mentioned - hands down!! Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I had the same problem. I have late 2011 MBP. My SSD was recognized but not HDD. I had problems reading/writing/erasing/partitioning the SSD in the optical bay with Disk utility but when I tried with Ipartition it would erase and make partitions in it. I was running OSX 10.7.4. As I was not able to read/ write so I was not able to boot from SSD/HD from the optical bay. I returned the caddy. I am looking for alternatives.
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It's hard to say. While the drive is a standard 2.5" drive it comes with a 3.5" bracket. If the drive in you Mac is 2.5" and uses a SATA III interface I do not see a problem. Hardware such as a hard drive are pretty standard across system types. My final suggestion, to be sure, is contact Samsung support. I think it is well worth it as these drives are the best SSD's on the market.
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YEs, make sure that you "mount" the drive correctly first otherwise it won't work. Suggest that TRIM be enabled as well. There should be some installation videos online as well to help you get it working.
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sorry not to answer your question directly but be I wanted to warn you that this drive only lasted 10 months before dying when installed on a macbook pro 2010 model. if you comb through other reviews you'll see the same report by others.
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All the specs say Yes. The Crucial drive comes with a spacer that you will need to make it fit the form factor of the macbook. The 2011 macbooks use serial ATA or SATA connectors, but the SATA III firmware on the drive may not be fully utilized on the macbook (aka you may experience bottlenecking). It should be tons faster than the HDD that comes in the original macbook.
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"Hi, I've installed this drive in my late 2010 MacBook Pro and it worked without problems. I don't know your drive, but according to this page: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HTS545025B9SA02-NDW-R it seems that it is a SATA drive. Since all SSD drives are SATA you should not have any problem at all by replacing it. Now, since your MacBook is 2009, the drive won't be able to deliver more than 1.5 Gbps or 3.0 Gbps ( it is capable of delivering 6.0 Gbps in a faster system such a Core I5 or Core I7) But don't worry, your laptop will be way faster than it is now. Should you have more questions, please contact me via e-mail: rrllamas@gmail.com"
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Physically, yes. However, having said that, remember that this drive is SATA III whereas your MBP is SATA II (based on Apple specs). Hence, you won't get optimal performance, but your performance will be better than the current HD by leaps and bounds. Lastly, remember that once you have the drive installed you should enable TRIM support (I used Trim Enabler) to optimize the SSD performance. It makes quite a difference. I hope this helps.
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not sure but I installed this drive on a macbookpro model 5.1. It works fine, but some of the holes dont align right. I installed it supported by 3 of the 4 screws. It seemed solid enough. I would also try a compressed air or a lens cleaner disc before replacing the whole drive
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I upgraded to Yosemite after using the jet drive on Mavericks. After upgrading Yosemite trim support was disabled. I reenable trim support and everything worked okay. I would make sure you have the latest version of the jet drive toolbox first.
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Simple answer, yes. I did a lot of research before buying this item, and I own a 2008 Macbook Pro. I bought Carbon copy cloner, cloned my hard drive, swapped the new drive in, and downloaded and installed a free trim enabler program, it actually was pretty easy, oh and I already had a external hard drive enclosure wich made cloning my drive easy. And it has been working great, glad I did it.I had read lots of other reviews from Mac owners, most saying they were glad they did it as well. if you do a google search, theres lots of information and even some videos showing you step by step. Check out OWC other world computing , but stick with this ssd rated very well.
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Hello M.V. Ly, We have a free software download called JetDrive Toolbox on our website that enables TRIM for OSX.
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It's compatible with any SATA equipped Mac, which means you are good to go. Just make sure you have TRIM enabled after installing it on OS X. The utility I use is called Trim Enabler.With regards to the previous poster's comment, I've taken my Mac apart many times now and I've never had a problem. iFixIt has great tutorials for every Mac that covers how to disassemble your laptop safely. I recommend printing out their guide's and then putting the screws on top of the guide's pictures, so you know where to put them back.
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Macbooks, and some other laptops have screws that extend beyond a flush screw tip, so that they can slide/lock into place. These will not work in a macbook. If you search for macbook ssd screws, you should be able to find something that will be appropriate. Also, you should search for the correct screwdrives, as the tips aren't typical. If you have one of the 80+ tip kits from here or harbor freight, that should include what you will need.