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I've been fixing and upgrading mac computers for many years. I decided I would share some of my knowledge and create this step by step guide on how to Install an SSD into your aging 20112012 Macbook pro and give it some Speed! It is also a guide on how to add more Ram to your system. But, I didn't stop there. I also remove the Optical drive and add a second SSD and set the system up for RAID0. This is fast!

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You can find all the parts here at these Amazon Links:

Samsung 860 EVO 500gb SSD https://geni.us/LBJTB
Optical Drive Caddy https://geni.us/smAL1F
Corsair 16gb Ram https://geni.us/WZKERk
Screw driver set https://geni.us/5mfC
8gb Usb Drive http://geni.us/KHbu

Replacing the SSD is the same on all 13" & 15" Unibody Macbook Pro's. Similar steps are also taken to replace the Ram. There are a few variances to replacing the Optical drive but this will be the same for any 20112012 macbook pro. (Non Retina)

Disclaimer. I'm not liable for any damage you do to your computer. Do this at your own risk
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A7iii https://geni.us/VJui
Sony 2470mm f2.8 GM https://geni.us/3MiLhiA

Gear used for talking head:
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Sony 28mmf2 https://geni.us/fF9wJba
Padcaster https://geni.us/ARD7

Mics:
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Rode Link Lavhttps://geni.us/RO1B313
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Recorder / Monitor: Atomos Ninja V:
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The lighting used:
FalconEyes RX818 https://geni.us/alI0wFc
Aputure 120D https://geni.us/YSJH
Aputure LightDome https://geni.us/edavK
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