In order to create an external os x recovery using the os x recovery assistant, your mac must have an existing recovery hd, which in your case it most likely already does. Refurbished macbook pro 15 mid2010 core i5 ram 4gb. Buy certified refurbished apple macbook pro 15 i7 2010 2. Oct 24, 2019 mac pro introduced in early 2008 or later xserve models introduced in early 2009. Macbook pro mid 2010 or newer macbook air late 2010 or newer. Actually all 2010 core 2 duo macbooks white and macbook pros can run 16gb 1066 ram. I have run it on both of them with no problem actually i have installed and run 16gb on over 25 different 2010 macbooks and macbook pros.
Mac computers with metalcapable graphics processors. Under base system info it shows file system mac os extended file system uuid. Requires microsoft office 365, exchange 2016, exchange 20, or exchange server 2010. How to calibrate a mac laptops power system newertech. You can also use this power system recalibration guide with the stock battery that came with your apple laptop. Jan 23, 2012 the new macbook pro efi firmware update 2. If you try to use an incompatible macos, your mac might not finish starting up, or it might behave unexpectedly. The new macbook pro 15inch models set allnew benchmarks for mac notebooks. I already had a chat with the support and they said that they cant give me any help, not even paid, because the macbook is listed as vintage and to try the online recovery, i. I upgraded the ram 16gb,hardrive500gb ssd and the battery for a new one. How to reinstall os x on a wiped macbook pro mid 2010. Macbook pro case 2012 2011 2010 2009 release a1278 hard case shell cover and keyboard skin cover for apple macbook pro inch with cdrom grey.
According to dosdude, the macos catalina patcher will work to install macos catalina on the following list of otherwise unsupported macs. I recently purchased a used macbook pro, mid 2010, with 4 gb of ram and a 500. I cant really prove it, i my self, am a guy that needs hard proof, but this isnt a coincidence. Apple today released macbook pro smc firmware update 1. How to wipe your macbook before selling or giving it away. Macbook pro 2010 osx free download full details on the update can be found here and information on the security content of this update can be found. Money back guarantee minimum 1year warranty 2 day shipping secure payments back market is rated 4. The 15inch macbook pro feature intel core i5 processors, which boost performance up to 50 percent1 and reach turbo boost speeds up to 3. Efi firmware update brings lion internet recovery to mid.
For more on the kernal panic that results from the os using the nvidia card see this. As there is the possibility of confusion here, lets elaborate on those requirements. Versions of the operating system earlier than the one that shipped with a particular mac are not compatible macbook pro models running mac os x 10. Dont install lion and yosemite, both are bad performing os on 2010 macbook pro. Basically resetting macbook pro to factory settings or simply reinstalling os x. So i got a 15 macbook pro from mid 2010 that still runs snow. Installing the latest service packs is recommended. When you upgrade to macos catalina, you get more of everything you love about mac. How to factory restore macbook pro mid 2010 mac os. This is a good answer and its true that the cap for ram on most of apples machines is usually twice what they say the maximum is. Apple boot camp support software for mac free download. Apple macbook pro 15inch mid 2010 a1286 core i7, 2. See if your mac is ready for macos catalina, the latest version of macos.
I wasnt having the problem when i was running mountain lion. Install an ssd into the optical drive slot on a macbook pro os x daily says. I tried installing sierra on my mostly stock mid 2010 mbp and the install. Mac pro introduced in early 2008 or later xserve models introduced in early 2009. I reformatted and disc utility now shows os x base system 500. Get the best deals on macbook pro mid 2010 and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Which version of osx is the fastest on older macbook pros. Thats nearly the same as the u30jc and the m11x, both of which scored 44 fps. The macbook pro notched 47 frames per second in far cry 2 with the graphics at optimal and the resolution at 1024 x 768. Efi firmware update brings lion internet recovery to mid2010. Refurbished macbook pro 15 mid2010 core i5 ram 4gb 320. The update applies to mid 2010 and early 2011 models of the 15. Macbook pro mid 2010 factory restoration or re installation os sierra 10.
Doubleclick the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Resetting a mac to factory settings involves erasing the mac hard drive and then. So i wiped the hd on my mid 2010 macbook pro, and trying to reinstall osx via recovery i get this error. Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install.
Apple macbook pro apple macbook pro with touch bar apple. Last week, i upgraded from 4 gb ram to 8 gm ram and from the stock hd to a. Nextgeneration nvidia graphics bring high performance to everything from 3d games to photos and videos. Refurbished macbook pro 15 mid2010 core i5 ram 4gb 500. The tricky bit is, my mate threw away his box which wouldve included some sort of recovery disk i would assume. Refurbished macbook pro 15 mid2010 core i5 ram 4gb 500 gb hdd lowpriced apple macbook pro like new up to 64% cheaper. Sep 09, 2012 basically resetting macbook pro to factory settings or simply reinstalling os x. After installation of the installer is complete, open the applications folder on your mac, then double. Macbook pro 2010 osx free download full details on the update can be found here and information on the security content of this update can be found here. To find your mac model, memory, storage space, and macos version, choose about this mac from the apple menu. We demonstrate the improvement in performance you get just by replacing the stock hard drive in a 2010 macbook pro.
You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an apple store gift card. We were able to get our hands on a few builttoorder laptops. Tradein value will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your tradein device. Apple releases firmware battery fix for 20102011 macbook. Is there any way for me to either make a rescue disk or osx dvd image or something similar within windows 7 pro so i can reinstall osx on his macbook pro. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Oct 24, 2019 doubleclick the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Mac os x, windows, and linux compatibility information for the unibody macbook pro. I also replaced my dead 500 gb sata ata hd with a new one of same. Apr 12, 2010 install an ssd into the optical drive slot on a macbook pro os x daily says. This system also supports turbo boost which automatically boosts the processor speed based on workload up to 3. Its not the laptop macbook pro 17 mid 2010 i5, nvidia 330m.
Performance wise, sierra is a solid operating system, and i recommend it. Unibody macbook pro mac os x and windows compatibility. Used apple macbook pro 15inch mid 2010 a1286 core i7, 2. Introduced in april 2010, the macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 was primarily a speedbump of the the macbook pro 15inch, mid 2009. Hightech macbook pro at the best prices, and including. Macbook pro 2018 or newer imac pro 2017 mac pro 2019 with pro display xdr. I still cannot reinstall the the high sierra that shows. Use the mac operating system that came with your mac, or a. Recommended os for mid 2010 macbook pro 2,4 ghz intel core 2 duo. Experience dedicated apps for music, tv, and podcasts. Best os version for mid2010 macbook pro apple community. This is an old laptop but with some tlc this laptop can do every thing a brand new macbook air2017. The late 2010 macbook air models the stock models of which are the.
Certified refurbished apple macbook pro 15 i7 2010 2. Apple releases firmware battery fix for 20102011 macbook pro. And sidecar, which lets you use ipad as a second mac display. I went from snow leopard at the start of the year to mavericks after reformatting my hard drive. This is the reason you benefit from a minimum 1year warranty with the purchase of a refurbished device at back market. To my amazement the macbook pro started to boot the windows machine. Macbook air preinstalled mac os x and windows support. The macbook air default operating system, how to install software without the optical.
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