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2012 13in MacBook Pro (Retina) upgrade possibilities?

Hi all,


I may be able to get hold of a late 2012 retina MacBook Pro:


13" 2.5GHz Intel core i5

8gb 1600 MHz DDR3

Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB


I understand these ones can be upgraded to 16gb RAM and an SSD drive.


Is it also possible to upgrade the CPU?



MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Jun 17, 2020 12:49 PM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2020 1:09 PM

RAM cannot be upgraded in any Retina MBP, not even by Apple. It is integral with the logic board.


You can install a larger SSD in a Retina 2012 however:


https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-pro-retina-display/2012-2013


I understand these ones can be upgraded to 16gb RAM...


That only applies to the non-Retina 2012 MBP.

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Jun 17, 2020 1:09 PM in response to Insaneheretical

RAM cannot be upgraded in any Retina MBP, not even by Apple. It is integral with the logic board.


You can install a larger SSD in a Retina 2012 however:


https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-pro-retina-display/2012-2013


I understand these ones can be upgraded to 16gb RAM...


That only applies to the non-Retina 2012 MBP.

2012 13in MacBook Pro (Retina) upgrade possibilities?

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