Hi All, My MacBook Pro is behaving erratically, I've run Apple diagagnostics and it says no problems! I recently upgraded SSD to 1T 3rd party drive from a reputable supplier in Sydney. OS version 12.7.6. Monterey. TIA.
Terry.
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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7
What is the exact model of this laptop? You can get this information by clicking the Apple menu and selecting "About This Mac".
What is the exact make & model of the third party SSD?
If that is an M.2 SSD, then what adapter is being used?
FYI, not all SSDs are compatible with all devices. Plus if an M.2 SSD was installed, then the SSD Adapter is also critical with the Sintech SSD Adapter being the one that appears to be the most reliable & compatible.
Unfortunately even reputable SSD manufacturers are known to put out junk SSDs as well as some good models, but there are more junk SSDs out there than there are good ones these days. Even professional SSD reviews can no longer be trusted regarding the quality & performance of any specific model SSD because the SSD manufacturers are no longer using the same components within a specific product model. Even "reputable" SSD manufacturers are now changing the internal chips used in their SSDs without showing a similar change in the model number or revision number. And contrary to what the SSD manufacturers say, not all of their SSDs meet their listed performance & behavior noted on the product page & data sheets due to these unlisted changes.
And did you enable TRIM support on the SSD? This must be done manually when using a third party SSD.
HWTech wrote:
…because the SSD manufacturers are no longer using the same components within a specific product model. Even "reputable" SSD manufacturers are now changing the internal chips used in their SSDs without showing a similar change in the model number or revision number…
Alas, silent-hardware-change messes at even reputable vendors have been increasingly common since ~Y2K, and have arisen earlier.
"MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2015 erratic behaviour: Hi All, My MacBook Pro is behaving erratically, I've run Apple diagagnostics and it says no problems! I recently upgraded SSD to 1T 3rd party drive from a reputable supplier in Sydney. OS version 12.7.6. Monterey. TIA. Terry."
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OK. So, what erratic behaviors are occurring?
"MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2015 erratic behaviour:“
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Troubleshooting Macs:
Printer Issues:
Q1. “1)computer won't talk to Printer.(Now resolved)”
A1. What is the model of the printer? What was the issue? And was is the solution? Providing that may help many, for certain.
Partially-Dulled eMailed Videos:
Q2. “2)When viewing emailed Videos, there is a black band (Transparent)on the lower half of screen.”
A2. Are they from all senders? Or are they from specific senders? Do you get this when playing it in other players (i.e. QuickTime Player)?
Lagging Mac:
Q3. “3)computer is very slow at times”
A3. Opening Disk Utility, what do you see for remaining available storage? If it is practically almost swollen up (little fee space remaining), then the computer will lag. So, keep at least 40% free space.
A1) Epson Eco Tank ET2700. When I Pressed Command P and Enter an error message appeared but immediately disappeared so fast that I couldn't read it and the printer didn't print.
Remedy.- I contacted Epson Aust and downloaded the current Drivers and Then I went to the Apple logo(Top Left of screen)>System Preferences>Printer/scanner>utilities>Options/supplies and verified the details were up to date and printed a test sheet. everything worked!!
P.S. A Very close friend passed away on Saturday and I haven't and won't be at the computer until after Her funeral this Friday. I am really impressed with you and will keep in touch.
cheers
Terry B.
“[…]I contacted Epson Aust and downloaded the current Drivers and Then I went to the Apple logo(Top Left of screen)>System Preferences>Printer/scanner>utilities>Options/supplies and verified the details were up to date and printed a test sheet. everything worked!![…]”
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Excellent job troubleshooting this!
1)computer won't talk to Printer.(Now resolved)
2)When viewing emailed Videos, there is a black band (Transparent)on the lower half of screen.
3)computer is very slow at times
Bluiiis wrote:
I recently upgraded SSD to 1T 3rd party drive from a reputable supplier in Sydney.
I reputable supplier wouldn't have done that to your computer.
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