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What is the best SSD and size to upgrade the HDD in a mid 2012 MacBook Pro?
MacBook Pro, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)
Hi,
Samsung 860 Pro 512GB, best of the best (and best price-quality ratio, in addition...)
See if this guide matches to your Mac type/model:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+Hard+Drive+Rep lacement/10378
Buy all the necessary tools and wear an antistatic wristband (contrary to the lady, there...)
Regards.
Samsung had the top billing for a long time but we are seeing more problem reports here. Also their support is well below expectations. My son, a computer engineer with a major component manufacturer, needed support for a consumer-grade Samsung drive and newer got timely response or a satisfactory answer. He figured it out for himself.
My 2012 13-inch MBP has this Kit:
OWC DIY KIT: Express USB 3.0/2.0 2.5" Enclosure +... at MacSales.com
I could not be happier with the outcome. The included external drive made the transfer of data very easy. If you have the 13-inch model BE SURE to replace the hard drive cable at the same time you change out the drive. The cable has a habit of showing wear due to the normal vibration of use and transport after 3-5 yeas and the symptoms of this mimic a failing hard drive. OWC also sells the cable:
Apple Hard Drive / SSD Cable For 13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) main drive bay
I ran a Crucial M500 960GB 2.5" SSD for years in my Mid 2012 13" ...a wise investment IMHO
CT960M500SSD1
SSD in Macbook Pro MID 2012
