MacBook Pro compatibility with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD

Apple released two 13" MacBook Pros in 2012. Which do you have? The non-Retina model or the Retina one?

The Retina one has 8 GB of soldered-in RAM. You cannot add more. It has no drive bays, but you can purchase compatible SSD "circuit board" upgrades from Other World Computing.

See: Other World Computing – OWC Solid State Drives For MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2012 - Early 2013)

The non-Retina one has two SO-DIMM slots. The official limit is 8 GB of RAM (2 x 4 GB), but it can actually take 16 GB (2 x 8 GB). It has internal drive bays, but no internal SSD "circuit board" slots.

See: Other World Computing – OWC Solid State Drives For MacBook Pro Non-Retina (Mid 2012 - Late 2016) and Other World Computing – OWC Memory Upgrades For MacBook Pro (2012 - Late 2016) Non-Retina ; also MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory - Apple Support .

In short: yes (16Gb = 8+8 Gb is the max memory allowed) and yes (SATA-6 Drive - SSD preferred).

OWC carries compatible parts - make sure you choose the correct specs parts.

Here comes a tough reality -- since the device is obsolete, I would not recommend to invest $$ on it - the MacOS can only run up to Catalina.

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Shuttle242 Said:

"MacBook Pro compatibility with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD: Good Night Everyone, I wanted to know if a 16gb of ram and a 1tb ssd could fit in a 2012 13inch MacBook Pro."

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Upgrading Mac Hareware:

More recent Macs' internal hardware cannot be upgraded. It is all soldered into the Mac, allowing it to operate as one device. As for a 2012 model, it may or may not be an option, depending on its maximum capability. So, what's the model number? You'll have to research the specs of the Mac, seeing what it is cable of being upgraded to. So, find the model number, and do a bit of research.