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Q: Mac Slow

My mac is running unbelievably slow, I think it might have to do with my battery as it has had a Service Battery at the top for a while now. This happened only recently that it became slow and i tried to restart but it was even worse. For instance, when i try to open google or something, it takes total of about 3 minutes just to be able to search something. Also apps and just the desktop of the mac is slow. Please help

 

 

 

Macbook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)

2.5 GHz Intel Core i5

4 GB Memory (mac peasant)

Version 10.10.5

Posted on Sep 5, 2016 3:25 AM

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  • by Baczzz,

    Baczzz Baczzz Sep 5, 2016 3:37 AM in response to ColesInsurance
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    Sep 5, 2016 3:37 AM in response to ColesInsurance

    how much storage do you have?

    to check go to apple>about this mac>storageScreen Shot 2016-09-05 at 8.36.42 PM.png

  • by dominic23,

    dominic23 dominic23 Sep 5, 2016 4:25 AM in response to ColesInsurance
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    Sep 5, 2016 4:25 AM in response to ColesInsurance

          Reset SMC. Choose the method for “If the battery is nonremovable”.

          https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

     

          If this doesn’t help, please contact Apple and replace battery.

          Click “Contact Support”  at the top right corner on this page.

  • by tygb ,

    tygb Sep 5, 2016 7:13 AM in response to ColesInsurance
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    Mac OS X
    Sep 5, 2016 7:13 AM in response to ColesInsurance

    Hello !

                As per in your post you pressed option key + battery icon on top menu bar what did it stated ? it should be normal if it is expiring must be changed by submitting the system to authorized apple service centre .

     

    To determine , battery cycle count suggested article : Determining battery cycle count for Mac notebooks - Apple Support

    if mac is slow keep extensions off , then click on go to go folder type ~/Library  and find folders caches , cookies , saved application state select the contents ( command + A ) , delete them ( command + delete ) into trash .

     

    Also select folder safari ( select the contents except book marks as you might be using ) and delete the contents in trash .

     

    Restart & empty the trash .

     

    Thanks !

  • by alex7375,

    alex7375 alex7375 Sep 5, 2016 12:36 PM in response to ColesInsurance
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    Sep 5, 2016 12:36 PM in response to ColesInsurance

    Do an Upgrade of RAM and SSD for Best performance.

     

     

    I have the same Macbook Pro (MBP) Mid-2012 13-inch, Non-retina. I did an SSD and Ram( Memory ) upgrade.

    Since you have the MBP open you might as well upgrade booth SSD and RAM.

     

    I suggest a 500gb. SSD and 16gb of ram. Just max out your MBP for best performance it will costs you about $200

    However if you want to do a minimal cost upgrade I suggest a 240gb. SSD and 8gb of ram, It will cost about $100

    I used a 500gb. SSD beacuse I used bootcamp app and created two 250gb partitions for dual boot of OS-X and MS-Windows-10.

     

    You will be very happy after the upgrades, I promise. My MBP just flies threw any task I have it perform. It works great.

    This is how the MBP should have came NEW from Apple.

     

    For best performance SSD is more important than Memory

     

    El Capitan and apps requires a minimum of 8gb. ram for good performace. 16gb. is better

     

    Here is a list of parts

     

    SSD - OCZ trion-150-series SSD

    https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-OCZ-Trion-Internal-TRN150-25SAT3-240G/dp/B01B4NUK MY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470689650&sr=8-1&keywords=ocz+trion+150

     

     

    Or Samsung Evo 850-series SSD

    https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-75E250B/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_ 1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1470691960&sr=1-1&keywords=samsung+evo+850

     

     

    Or OWC SSD

    https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-pro/2012

     

    MBP Mid-2012 RAM ( Memory )

     

    8gb.

    https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12800-204-Pin-CT2K4G3S160BM-CT2C4G3S160BM/dp/ B008LTBITY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470689595&sr=8-1&keywords=8gb+mac+memory

     

    16gb.

    https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3L-12800-SODIMM-204-Pin-Memory/dp/B007B5S52C/re f=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470689595&sr=8-3&kÖ

     

    Here are some how to video for do-it-yourselfers

    https://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbookpro_13_unibody_mid12/

     

    To clone your hard-drive to SSD I used "carbon copy cloner app" ( Just down load and install, run as trial for FREE use ).

    https://bombich.com/

     

    You will also need a USB to Sata adapter

    https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-SATA-Drive-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00HJZJI84/ref=sr_1_ 3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470690166&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+to+sata+adapter

     

    And a torx-6 screw drive, small phillips and flat head screw driver

    https://www.amazon.com/JACKLY-Professional-Screwdriver-Extension-Maintenance/dp/ B005JRTAYG/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1470690234&sr=1-4&keywords=torx+screwdri v er+set

     

    After you clone your drive to SSD and get it installed you will need to enable "trim" support for your NON OWC SSD

    Open "terminal app" and enter this command "sudo trimforce enable" Select YES, YES and reboot when complete.

     

    Also remember to reset SMC,PRAM, and NVRAM on your MBP

    http://www.macworld.com/article/2881177/how-to-reset-your-macs-nvram-pram-and-sm c.html

     

     

    How to reset NVRAM (or PRAM)

    If your Mac is not booting correctly or one of the functions listed in the previous section is acting strangely, you can perform a simple reset of your Macís NVRAM or PRAM. Resetting your Macís NVRAM or PRAM will reset the data stored to its default setting. (Note: As always, we strongly recommend having a complete backup of your important data before troubleshooting your Mac.)

     

     

    The process for resetting PRAM and NVRAM is exactly the same. Simply follow these steps:

     

     

    1) Turn your Mac off.

    2) Turn on your Mac and when you hear the startup chime, immediately press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. (Note: You may need a wired keyboard for the reset).

    3) Hold the keys until the Mac restarts and you hear the startup chime for a second time and then let go of the keys.

     

     

    After resetting NVRAM or PRAM you may need to reconfigure some of your Macís settings. If you are still having issues with your Mac, you might want to consider resetting its SMC.

     

     

    What is SMC?

    On Intel-based Macs, SMC stands for System Management Controller. The SMC chip controls your Macís sleep function, power, various lights and indicators, fan speed, and keyboard backlights among other things. So if your Macís fan is out of whack, indicator lights are misbehaving, it wonít respond properly when closing the lid, or the Mac wonít turn on at all, you might want to reset the SMC. (Note: Again, be sure to have a complete backup of your important data before resetting the SMC)

     

     

    How to reset SMC in a MacBook with a non-removable battery

    1) Shut down the Mac.

    2) Connect your power adapter to your Mac and to a power source.

    3) With the Mac powered off, press Shift-Control-Option and press the power button at the same time.

    4) Release all keys and turn on your Mac.

     

     

     

    Your total cost might be under $200 however it will be well worth it. Your MBP will perform like a NEW $2000 MBP

    You will be very happy. It might take you about 1 hour to perform this upgrade. Mainly because the cloning process takes a long time. The actual hardware upgrade will only take you about 15 minutes to complete.

  • by Allan Eckert,

    Allan Eckert Allan Eckert Sep 5, 2016 12:38 PM in response to ColesInsurance
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    Sep 5, 2016 12:38 PM in response to ColesInsurance

    Please download and install EtreCheck from http://etrecheck.com/

     

    Run it and post the report here.