I have the model listed in the title and i want to replace the hdd with an ssd and do a clean install of a new macOS but i seen to strugle finding the appropriate one for this model. Im also new to mac so it is a bit challenging. Can anyone help?
MacBook
Hi,
You can replace ordinal 2.5inch SATA SSD, also upgrade RAM till 16GB(two PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066MHz 8GB RAM).
And install macOS with Recovery mode. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904
You can get memory & SSD from either Crucial or OWC. Make sure to use the tools on their respective websites to properly identify the exact part numbers needed for the memory since Macs are very picky about the memory used in them. You also need to be careful with the SSD you choose for an older computer like this since some SSDs have compatibility issues auto-negotiating the SATA link speed. OWC makes a Mercury Electra 3G model which eliminates this potential compatibility issue. While I have not installed too many SSDs in the 2009/2010 unibody Macbooks I have used the Crucial MX500 SSD in a couple without issue.
krishay164 wrote:
Also if you have data on your hdd that you want to keep, you should clone your hdd to ssd which saves time (it takes 45 mins to 1 hour to clone your hdd to your ssd)
Here is the link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfJrAcnHN2g
I works for any MacBook that has macOs recovery (Command R)
I did this with the mid 2010 unibody white MacBook and it works extremely well.
While this should work in theory, I've had trouble using Disk Utility to clone a bootable drive more than once so I've stopped using Disk Utility in this way. Also Disk Utility may not clone the hidden recovery partition which is necessary for using Filevault. Perhaps this has changed over the years.
If a user wants to clone their drive, a much better and more reliable option is to use Carbon Copy Cloner which will automatically clone the hidden recovery partition. I've never had an issue using Carbon Copy Cloner, plus the app includes lots of other features as well. I've used this app for years (about 15 years) and it has never let me down.
Thanks for confirming the memory limits. Crucial & OWC provide tools on their website to identify the compatible memory for a Mac including the maximum amount of memory the Mac can handle (although I've found Crucial once in a while doesn't list the maximum unofficially supported amount which is known to work).
Also if you have data on your hdd that you want to keep, you should clone your hdd to ssd which saves time (it takes 45 mins to 1 hour to clone your hdd to your ssd)
Here is the link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfJrAcnHN2g
I works for any MacBook that has macOs recovery (Command R)
I did this with the mid 2010 unibody white MacBook and it works extremely well.
Guys im not asking about an ssd, i already know what to get. My question is about the macOS. What is the best one for this laptop so far. I ended up installing catalina in a usb stick and now im waiting for my ssd to come so i cant start working.
For the late 2009 MacBook unibody white, you can only install 8gb of DDR3 Ram whereas on the mid 2010 MacBook unibody white, you can install 16gb of DDR3 Ram
I guess we all thought you were asking about SSD recommendations.
You will want to either clone your original drive using Carbon Copy Cloner or create a bootable macOS 10.11 El Capitan USB drive using the instructions in this Apple article:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372
late 2009 macbook unibody white
