Upgrade of HDD to SSD MacBook 7.1 Mid 2010 And Savage ShSS37A/240G

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I have MacBook Pro 7,1 mid 2010. I replaced HDD with brand new SSD SAVAGE HyperX SHSS37A/240G.

I formatted SSD and created Sierra bootable external USB drive and installed Sierra into this, which was working fine.

I tried to install Sierra to SSD and it seems that SSD does not work, I waited 14 hours to finish operation without success.

When I trying to copy files to SSD it is practically indefinite time to finish for big files.

I replaced HDD back and it is working fine, so issue must be in compatibility in between MacBook and SSD.

SystemInfo shows negotiated speed 3Mb, so it should work in SATA II.

Questions are:

1. My SSD is working strange, how can I do some diagnostic, to find what is wrong? May be it is just some drivers?

2. Is there any chance for me to find if my SSD is compatible with my MacBook?

3. What SSD I should ask for replacement for my MacBook Mid 2010 7,1?

or may be you know what is wrong and what should I do?

VIN, MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), macOS Sierra (10.12.3), 7,1 A127B MC374xx/A

Posted on Feb 26, 2017 11:43 AM

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Answer 1

Level 2

197 points

You might have compatibility issues with your new SSD.

I've used Kingston before with no issues on my MacBook and MacBook Pro (V300/HyperX/V100).

Try a different model - maybe the one you bought could either be defective or isn't compatible with your 2010.

If you can return it - go with Crucial SSD - you can't go wrong with that brand or with OWC SSD.

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