Refurbish mid-2010 MacBook Pro?

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I love keeping old Macs in service but even I question those level for repairs and upgrades for one that can run no higher than macOS 10.13.X and whose hard drive bus is 1/2 the speed of the 2011 models, cutting SSD performance gain in half compared to the 2011 and 2012 MBP 13-inch models.

Also concerning is the battery. If it cracked the trackpad, it likely bent the entire deck, an expensive replacement, and potentially compromised other internal parts and structures.

If money is not an issue and you want to do this for a learning experiences—knowing it may still have issues after all that work and expense—you have my blessing. That is how I learned. Otherwise, it is probably best to put the money you will have spent to a new computer.

Jenn4Roux wrote:

I have a MacBook Pro that I got in December 2010. It worked great for many years (7+ years) before slowing down tremendously. The only problems with it currently are an expanded battery (which I intend to replace myself), and I’m going to replace the trackpad as well because it was pushed out when the battery expanded, although it is still operational. While I’m at it, I was going to upgrade my hard drive to a SSD. I only use it for web surfing or running my craft machine programs. Is it worth spending the money on the battery and hard drive?

What is the alternative?

Jenn4Roux Said:

"Refurbish mid-2010 MacBook Pro?: [...]Is it worth spending the money on the battery and hard drive?“

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Time to Upgrade:

I see this as a good reason to upgrade. Your Mac is obsolete. So, the most recent fixes are not offered, thereby making your Mac more prone to failures. Considering getting a new Mac

seems the best way to go from here.

FWIW, I would not spend any money on such an old obsolete computer.