In today's video, we will restore an old 2012 MacBook Pro 15" that had some problems and upgrade it with a fresh new battery, 512GB SSD, and OCLP MacOS Sonoma to catch up with 2024!!!

PARTS USED (Amazon Affiliated):
INLAND 512GB SSD: https://amzn.to/3TVY7qu
16GB DDR3L MEMORY: https://amzn.to/3VzPFy8
3RD PARTY BATTERY REPLACEMENT: https://amzn.to/3TzOaNV
TRACKPAD REPLACEMENT: https://amzn.to/4cyqQc4
THERMAL PASTE ARTIC MX4: https://amzn.to/4abJ3uq

TOOLS I USE (Amazon Affiliated):
SMALL IFIXIT TOOL KIT: https://amzn.to/3TVfM1r
BIGGER IFIX IT TOOL KIT: https://amzn.to/3TAILWQ
IFIXIT PRYING TOOL KIT: https://amzn.to/43Lv24b

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0:00 Unboxing and Introduction of 2012 15" MacBook Pro
2:34 First StartUp of the 2012 MacBook Pro 15"
3:41 Disassembling the MacBook Pro 2012 15"
4:15 First look at the previous owner's DIY Damage
4:33 Unscrewing and removing logic board cables
5:03 More Damage done by the previous owner
5:20 Removing more parts to move to the new top case
8:27 First Startup after repair
9:41 UPGRADE TIME!!! NEW BATTERY AND SSD!!!
11:38 UPGRADING TO OCLP MACOS SONOMA
11:53 First time using the MacBook
12:10 BENCHMARKS
15:04 Web browsing on the 2012 MacBook Pro in 2024
15:52 Conclusion