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Fitting a solid state drive in your MacBook Pro is a quick and simple way to boost performance but an upgrade might not always be needed.
If you only really use your Mac to browse the web and do some word processing, your current hard drive is probably fine. If your system feels a bit sluggish, try running CleanMyMac X first to clean away any resource-hogging junk. That might be the only fix you need (this way junk that is clogging up your system, such as old files, images, apps, duplicates and iPhone backups will be cleared away).
If, however, you’re noticing any of the following issues, an SSD upgrade will most certainly help:
Slow startup
Sluggish performance in resource-intensive apps such as Adobe Photoshop
System crashes
Permission denied errors to files that were previously fine
What to consider when choosing a MacBook Pro SSD
To reap the benefits of an SSD, you need a drive that’s up to the task. Here’s what to consider:
Read/write speed — SSDs are rated on their reading and writing speed. The higher the speed, the better the performance. Something in the range of 500MB/s and above is good, although actual speed will be about a third less than what’s advertised.
Memory — MLC (multi-level cell) and SLC (single-level cell) are the two options available. The former is cheaper and capable of holding more information but the latter is more reliable.
Capacity — Get as much space as you can afford. The greater the capacity of an SSD, the more it will benefit Mac performance.
Reliability — Read the reviews. See what the experts and other users say about SSD performance and reliability. You’ll typically find that brand name SSDs rank the highest. Samsung, SanDisk, Crucial, KingSpec, and Transcend are standout brands.
How to fit a new MacBook Pro SSD
Okay, let’s get down to business. SSD aside, here’s what you’ll need to fit your new hard drive:
SATA-to-USB cable
Small Phillips screwdriver
Torx T6 screwdriver
Step 1: Format the SSD
To perform a MacBook Pro SSD upgrade you’re first going to need to clone your existing hard drive so that the new one runs like clockwork when it’s installed.
Before you do this, you should use CleanMyMac X to perform a Smart Cleanup. This will clear your system of any junk files so that they’re not transferred over unnecessarily. You can download CleanMyMac X for free, here.
Cloning the hard drive can be done with a tool such as SuperDuper! Sony ip camera viewer software. or Carbon Copy Cleaner, or with Apple’s own Disk Utility program. Here’s how to do it with the latter:
Connect the SSD to your Mac using the SATA-to-USB cable.
Go to Applications > Utilities and open the Disk Utility.
Click on the SSD icon, followed by the Partition tab and select 'Partition 1' from the Partition Layout.
Click on Options and select GUID Partition Table in the next window.
Click on the First Aid tab, followed by Verify Disk Permissions.
Click Verify Disk, followed by Repair Disk.
Shutdown your MacBook and restart it, holding the Option key as you do. Choose the option to boot to Recovery Disk.
Click on Reinstall Mac OS X and choose the SSD as the destination.
Copy your files over from the installed hard drive to the SSD. When asked to restore files from another disk, choose the currently installed hard drive.
Step 2: Remove the hard drive
Now it’s time to get hands-on.
Make sure your MacBook is shut down.
Locate and remove the 10 screws using the Phillips screwdriver. Put the screws in a small bowl so that you don’t lose any.
Remove the cover and touch a metal part to release the static electricity.
Locate the hard drive and remove the plastic bracket securing it. This is held in place with two screws.
Gently remove the hard drive and disconnect the SATA ribbon. Do this by wiggling the connector. Don’t yank on the ribbon.
Remove the four Torx screws attached to the hard drive and screw the posts into the SSD.
Step 3: Fit the SSD
Carefully attach the SATA ribbon to the SSD and lower it in place.
Fix the holding bracket back in place.
Replace the MacBook cover and screw in the ten tiny screws.
Switch on your MacBook Pro, go to System Preferences > Startup Disk and make sure the SSD is selected.
Restart your computer.
See, we told you it was easy!
Enjoy a faster, smoother MacBook Pro
A new SSD drive for your Mac will make an instant impact. Apps will launch faster, files will save quicker, and multitasking will be a much smoother experience. Use CleanMyMac X to regularly remove junk files from your system and you’ll enjoy slick performance for many a year to come.
CleanMyMac X finds and removes junk files from your MacBook Pro to free up space and keep your system running to its full potential. Make it the first app you install on your new SSD!
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Your Mac provides several tools to help you identify it. The simplest is About This Mac, available by choosing About This Mac from the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. The other is the System Information app. Learn how to use these tools to identify your Mac.
If you don’t have your Mac or it doesn’t start up, use one of these solutions instead:
Find the serial number printed on the underside of your Mac, near the regulatory markings. It’s also on the original packaging, next to a barcode label. You can then enter that serial number on the Check Coverage page to find your model.
The original packaging might also show an Apple part number, such as MLH12xx/A (“xx” is a variable that differs by country or region). You can match the Apple part number to one in the list below to find your model.
List of MacBook Pro models
MacBook Pro models are organized by the year they were introduced, starting with the most recent. Click the model name for detailed technical specifications.
MacBook Pro models from 2012 and newer can run the latest version of macOS. For models from before 2012, the latest compatible operating system is noted.
2020
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro16,3 Part Numbers: MXK32xx/A, MXK52xx/A, MXK62xx/A, MXK72xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro16,2 Part Numbers: MWP42xx/A, MWP52xx/A, MWP62xx/A, MWP72xx/A, MWP82xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
2019
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro16,1, MacBookPro16,4 Part Numbers: MVVJ2xx/A, MVVK2xx/A, MVVL2xx/A, MVVM2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro15,4 Part Numbers: MUHN2xx/A, MUHP2xx/a, MUHQ2xx/A, MUHR2xx/A, MUHR2xx/B Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro15,1, MacBookPro15,3 Part Numbers: MV902xx/A, MV912xx/A, MV922xx/A, MV932xx/A, MV942xx/A, MV952xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro15,2 Part Numbers: MV962xx/A, MV972xx/A, MV982xx/A, MV992xx/A, MV9A2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
2018
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro15,1 Part Numbers: MR932xx/A, MR942xx/A, MR952xx/A, MR962xx/A, MR972xx/A, MUQH2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro15,2 Part Numbers: MR9Q2xx/A, MR9R2xx/A, MR9T2xx/A, MR9U2xx/A, MR9V2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
2017
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro14,3 Part Numbers: MPTR2xx/A, MPTT2xx/A, MPTU2xx/A, MPTV2xx/A, MPTW2xx/A, MPTX2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro14,2 Part Numbers: MPXV2xx/A, MPXW2xx/A, MPXX2xx/A, MPXY2xx/A, MQ002xx/A, MQ012xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro14,1 Part Numbers: MPXQ2xx/A, MPXR2xx/A, MPXT2xx/A, MPXU2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
2016
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro13,3 Part Numbers: MLH32xx/A, MLH42xx/A, MLH52xx/A, MLW72xx/A, MLW82xx/A, MLW92xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro13,2 Part Numbers: MLH12xx/A, MLVP2xx/A, MNQF2xx/A, MNQG2xx/A, MPDK2xx/A, MPDL2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) Colors: Silver, space gray Model Identifier: MacBookPro13,1 Part Numbers: MLL42xx/A, MLUQ2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
2015
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,4 Part Number: MJLQ2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,5 Part Numbers: MJLT2xx/A, MJLU2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
Apple computer keyboard. MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) Model Identifier: MacBookPro12,1 Part Numbers: MF839xx/A, MF840xx/A, MF841xx/A, MF843xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
2014
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,2 Part Number: MGXA2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,3 Part Number: MGXC2xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,1 Part Numbers: MGX72xx/A, MGX82xx/A, MGX92xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
2013
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,2 Part Number: ME293xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,3 Part Number: ME294xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1 Part Numbers: ME664xx/A, ME665xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,1 Part Numbers: ME864xx/A, ME865xx/A, ME866xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,2 Part Numbers: MD212xx/A, ME662xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
2012
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1 Part Numbers: MC975xx/A, MC976xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,1 Part Numbers: MD103xx/A, MD104xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,2 Part Numbers: MD212xx/A, MD213xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,2 Part Numbers: MD101xx/A, MD102xx/A Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
2011
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,3 Part Number: MD311xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011) Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,3 Part Number: MC725xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,2 Part Numbers: MD322xx/A, MD318xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,2 Part Numbers: MC723xx/A, MC721xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)
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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,1 Part Numbers: MD314xx/A, MD313xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,1 Part Numbers: MC724xx/A, MC700xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)
2010
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,1 Part Number: MC024xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2 Part Numbers: MC373xx/A, MC372xx/A, MC371xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) Model Identifier: MacBookPro7,1 Part Numbers: MC375xx/A, MC374xx/A Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) Minecraft skins for macbook pro.
2009
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009) Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,2 Part Number: MC226xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009)
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,2 Part Number: MB604xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,3 Part Numbers: MB985xx/A, MB986xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009) Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,3 Part Number: MC118xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,5 Part Numbers: MB991xx/A, MB990xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009)
2008
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,1 Part Number: MB470xx/A, MB471xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008) Model Identifier: MacBookPro4,1 Part Number: MB166xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008) Model Identifier: MacBookPro4,1 Part Number: MB133xx/A, MB134xx/A Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)