Upgrading Graphics & Video card for 13' MacbookPro of late 2011

Hi there,

Does anyone know if I can upgrade the graphics & video card of 13" MacbookPro of late 2011 from Intel HD Graphics 3000 to a new card that supports Metal in order that I can install macOS Mojave ?

If it's applicable, any recommendation to new card to install ?

Posted on Jan 2, 2019 4:51 AM

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5 replies

dwb

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Jan 2, 2019 5:18 AM in response to Sherif_Eltoukhi

The computer’s video cannot be upgraded.

Jan 3, 2019 3:17 AM in response to dwb

OK, Then is there an available slot to install new card ?

Jan 3, 2019 3:20 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

OK, Then is there an available slot to install new card ?

dwb

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Jan 3, 2019 4:08 AM in response to Sherif_Eltoukhi

if you must run Mojave you’ll need a newer computer. The 2011 MBA video cannot be upgraded, there is no slot for another video card, it cannot use an external video card.

Jan 2, 2019 5:48 AM in response to Sherif_Eltoukhi

No graphics upgrades.

The Intel integrated graphics is part of the processor, soldered in place using Surface-mount technology.

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Upgrading Graphics & Video card for 13' MacbookPro of late 2011