do I need this if im installing an ssd into my 2010 macbook pro?
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No, you do not. The MacBook (or any laptop computer for that matter) has a 2.5" drive bay as standard. This adapter is only for desktop cases which use 3.5 drive bays.
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I used this on my desktop pc, for a MacBook I do not believe you would need one.
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I beleive this bracket should be included and be part of the cost of the SSD.
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The card is just inserted into one of your PCIe slots with the SSD drive and your all set. No extra cable required. I was not able to bootcamp mine. so i used a different method. I bought an adapter that accepts the SSD and allows it to mount onto the slide of the Mac Pro drive. I did not see any difference in speed. The Mac Pro will then respond much better, especially if you intend to bootcamp for windows. Good luck
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The lasted firmware v1.5 was pre-installed! But you don't mind if you install new OS. If using this SSD for Macbook, you may be need download TRIM Enable software to turn on TRIM function.Good luck for all!
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No. This macBook pro uses IDE type of drive. SATA interfacewill not work.Mike
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First of all this is not an SSD. This is what you would put the SSD in if you don't want it in your SATA port. So you would still need to buy an SSD separately if you buy this. Second: if you are not plugging the SSD into the internal SATA port, you do need cables. This enclosure works for that, but it will limit your speed, so you will see /a lot/ less performance from the SSD. I reccomend for desktops buying another SATA cable and for laptops replacing your internal HDD with the SSD and then putting the HDD in this enclosure because there will be no speed decrease this way.
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you probably need a SATA Cable, and also some brackets to mount the SSD. As the packaging don't come with brackets.
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If this is your only storage device no. This drive is to small as a stand alone. Best if you put your operating system on it and use a normal hard drive as your main storage. You can use the extra on the ssd as virtual memory and this can speed up a system greatly.
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You need SATA data and power connections from this SSD to your computer. Adapters from SATA to USB are available to provide USB connectivity.
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This ssd comes with the sata cable needed, this is, I suppose, an optional upgrade, but this does drastically improve you're overall system responsiveness, it also greatly improves boot times.
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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" "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... » Read More "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" « Show Less
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According to the YouTube videos I watched(and you should, too), yes. Google search "MacBook Pro mid 2012 replace hard drive" to get several videos to show the way. Replacing a spinning drive with this SSD should bring new life to your MacBook.
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While I've never installed one in an older MacBook, I see no reason it shouldn't work. No promises though. And that said, it won't fully take advantage of the speed of the SSD because it will be limited by the 1500mbps SATA bus in the MacBook (this SSD can perform sequential reads of 4000mbps).
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No. My package contained a bracket and nothing else. As such, the computer repair company I brought this bracket to could not install my SSD in my late 2009 iMac.
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Perfectly. All I had to do was to move a kind of protection and remover tab attached to the old HD for the new Samsung SSD. That's all. I know that some Hard Disks doesn't even have it. The size and position of the connectors are in the same place in both.
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There are several version of MACBook Pro. But the interface is SATA @6G/s for the HD. THIS IS NOT a full SSD drive but a hybrid. I have 2 in a RAID (non MAC) and they work fine.That is the deciding factor. The new drives are all SSD. See this article to help with what model you have and whether you feel comfortable with dissecting your MAC. http://www.extremetech.com/computing/58220-upgrade-your-macbook-pros-hard-drive-2
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Not at all. SSD allocates information that you use the most to itself. You don't even have to worry about it.
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I assume you will leave the internal HDD in your Mac Pro. Install the SSD in your Mac Pro. Install an operating system on your newly installed SSD, either via your DVD drive or download from Apple. Now reboot from the SSD (first choose it in your System Preferences, Startup Disk), then go through the install sequence (choose language, etc.), then run Migration Assistant to move everything from the HDD.