trkrck wrote:
My MacBookPro is running slow. Applications are slow to open, or won't open at all. Webpages load slow. I often get the spinning wheel. I have an EtreCheck report. I have removed Adobe Flash Player. Can can anyone help? Thanks!
<EtreCheck report.log>
Etrecheck
You expect a run time of ~3 minutes
<Runtime: 21:09>
<Failing hard drive - This computer has a hard drive that appears to be failing.>
<APPLE HDD ST500LM012 500.11 GB (Mechanical - 5400 RPM) >
This appears to be OEM mechcanical HD that shipped with the Mac when new. Typically you can expect a 3-5 yr life
< MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) >
The good news your storage is user up-gradable—recommend you change the SATA cable at the same time as a SSD.
OWC SSD Upgrade Kits For MacBook Pro 2012
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-pro/2012
SATA replacement 13"MBP mid 2012
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/8211480/%20%2013%22%20MacBook%20Pro%20SATA
You also can upgrade RAM to 16 GB
RAM from third party source like:
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade