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SSD free space is not seen by MacBook Pro

Hi,

I've installed a 500GB SSD on late 2011 13" MacBook pro. There is 395GB free but when I want to install something, it says disk is full. Can't open Photos or photo booth. Lots of things are strange acting now. I've run First Aid. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Lois

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Mar 14, 2018 10:08 AM

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