High Performance DDR3 and DDR4 Memory, USB Flash Drives, Solid State Drives (SSD), Pro-Gaming Headsets, and Mousepads. It’s the perfect choice for gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. HyperX confirms that this particular keyboard is not compatible with Mac and is only compatible with Windows, but then that's the case with almost every Gaming keyboard out there, and again, even Linux support is not advertised but this keyboard works perfectly with Linux (incl.
How to: MacBook Pro Retina M.2 SSD Storage Replacement and Upgrade A MacBook Pro Retina SSD is easily exchangeable for a bigger and faster model. There are currently two options that make sense: NVMe: Cheap, high speed, a little risk Transcend, OWC: fully compatible, a bit more expensive, easy to install You can use a normal NVMe SSD with an adapter or a third party SSD from Transcend or OWC which are especially designed for your MacBook. NVMe SSDs are a lot faster, but may need some troubleshooting and configuration to make them run in your MacBook. Transcend and OWC SSDs therefore run immediately without any fuss but are slower and a bit more expensive. First Boot, Formatting the new SSD Not is the time to boot your MacBook for the first time and format the new drive (unless you have cloned the data before, see above). So you start the machine and while the chime sounds, you press alt + cmd + R for Internet Recovery or just alt if you have prepared a bootable drive to start from. In any case, you will find yourself in the menu for the OS X/macOS Utilities.
The fist option to choose is the Disk Utiliy: There you can find the new drive. Click on it on the left side and then choose “Erase”.
If you have an older Mac it looks like this: Newer machines do show the following design: For a name you can use the classic “Macintosh HD”. Filesystem must be “macOS Extended (Journaled) and scheme should be “GUID Partition Map”.
After a short period of time, the formatting should be done. Now the new drive is usable.
Close Disk Utility and begin installation of OS X or macOS or recover your data via a Time Machine backup.
Use the tables below to confirm the memory you're installing is compatible with your MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid 2012) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format - 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM Additional notes For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot. MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) and MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format - 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 MHz type RAM Additional notes For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot. MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) and MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format -30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM Additional notes For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot. Shut down your MacBook Pro.
Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any other cables connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Turn over your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that secure the bottom case. Because the screws are different lengths, note the screw lengths and locations so you can replace the screws correctly. Put them aside in a safe place. Lift off the case and place it to the side. Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot.
Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Use two fingers with firm, even pressure to push down on the memory module. There should be a click when you insert the memory correctly. Repeat this procedure to install an additional memory module in the top slot.
Press down on the module to make sure it is level. Note: Make sure you install the memory according to this illustration, with the gold contacts inserted almost completely into the connector.
Please use the tables below to confirm the memory being installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format - 30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM Additional notes For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot. MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format - 30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 MHz type RAM Additional notes For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot. MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format - 30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM Additional notes For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot. Shut down your MacBook Pro.
Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any other cables connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Turn over your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that secure the bottom case. Because the screws are different lengths, note the screw lengths and locations so you can replace the screws correctly. Put them aside in a safe place.
Lift off the case and place it to the side. Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot. Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Use two fingers with firm, even pressure to push down on the memory module. There should be a click when you insert the memory correctly. Repeat this procedure to install an additional memory module in the top slot.
Press down on the module to make sure it is level. Note: Make sure you install the memory according to this illustration, with the gold contacts inserted almost completely into the connector.
Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot. Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Use two fingers with firm, even pressure to push down on the memory module. There should be a click when you insert the memory correctly. Repeat, if necessary, to install an additional memory module in the top slot. Press down on the module to make sure it is level.
Note: Make sure you install the memory according to the illustration below, with the gold contacts inserted almost completely into the connector. Use the tables below to confirm the memory being installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) and MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format - 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 MHz type RAM Additional notes You can add two 4 GB memory modules for a maximum of 8 GB of memory. For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in each slot. MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009), and MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Number of memory slots 2 Base memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Memory card specifications - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format - 30mm (1.18 inch) - 2 GB or 4 GB - 204-pin - PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM Additional notes You can add two 4 GB memory modules for a maximum of 8 GB of memory.
For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in each slot. Shut down your MacBook Pro. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any other cables connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Turn over your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that secure the bottom case. Because the screws are different lengths, note the screw lengths and locations so you can replace the screws correctly. Put them aside in a safe place.
Lift off the case and place it to the side. Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot. Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Use two fingers with firm, even pressure to push down on the memory module.
There should be a click when you insert the memory correctly. Repeat this procedure to install an additional memory module in the top slot. Press down on the module to make sure it is level. Note: Make sure your memory is installed according to the illustration below, with the gold contacts inserted almost completely into the connector. Please use the tables below to confirm the memory being installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro.
Insert the new memory card at a 25-degree angle. Line up the notch in the card with the small tab in the memory slot and slide the card into the slot until the gold edge is almost invisible. Firmly press the memory card into the memory slot. You might feel some resistance. Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two tabs on either side of the card lock into place.
Insert any additional memory into the second slot. Note: Make sure you install the memory according to the illustration below, with the gold contacts inserted almost completely into the connector. Checking that your computer recognizes the new memory After installing additional memory, you should confirm that the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer’s memory:. Start up your computer. When you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar, then choose About This Mac. The total memory includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added, or if all the memory has been replaced, the new total for that memory.
For detailed information about the amount of memory installed in your computer, open System Profiler by choosing Apple () and then About This Mac. Then, click More Info and then Memory from the Hardware section that appears in System Profiler. If your computer doesn’t recognize the memory or doesn’t start up correctly, confirm that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro and that it is installed correctly by reseating the memory.