upgrade macbook pro hard drive early 2011

Upgrade macbook pro hard drive early 2011 serial number#
Upgrade macbook pro hard drive early 2011 upgrade#

Although this 2.9 GHz i7 is 'only' dual-core, it is a still a fast and capable processor, even by 2015 standards. Of course, the original WiFi card would have still worked fine, but the newer card provides Bluetooth 4.0.įurther, EVERY connector, case opening and mounting hole matches without modification.

Upgrade macbook pro hard drive early 2011 serial number#

When I'd isolated the issues to the motherboard by resetting SMC, PRAM, replacing RAM and replacing DC power jack board, decided to replace the motherboard with a mid-2012 version, getting a faster processor, better Intel graphics (4000 vs 3000), and USB 3.0 in the effort.ġ) Bought a used mid-2012 2.9 GHz i7 661-6589 / 820-3115-B motherboard from eBay seller for $368.58, shipped.Ģ) Bought a matching mid-2012 heat sink from eBay seller for $9.48, shipped.ģ) Bought a mid-2012 WiFi-Bluetooth card BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX from eBay seller for $43, shipped.Īfter some research, and successful transplant, can confirm that these three parts are the only parts required to transform the 'early 2011' to an essentially identical in all aspects except the serial number on the bottom plate 'mid-2012' MacBook Pro.

Upgrade macbook pro hard drive early 2011 upgrade#

( This 13' MBP doesn't have a discrete GPU, so isn't included in Apple's MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video problems.) 'Early 2011 13' MacBook Pro Upgrade to Mid-2012 MacBook Proĭid not find this particular 'upgrade' covered earlier, so here is my experience:īought a bargain 'Early 2011' 13' MacBook Pro for my grandson on eBay, with known power problems. Recent Updates | Mac Upgrades/Repairs | Storage | Video | Audio/HT | Apps/OS/Network | HomeĮarly 2011 13' MacBook Pro Upgrade to Mid-2012 (Motherboard, WiFi/BT) Early 2011 13' MacBook Pro to Mid-2012 motherboard and wifi upgrade