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I have a mid 2010 MBP that has had some issues (dealt with on other threads) http://www.mac-forums.com/apple-notebooks/333954-macbook-pro-screen-goes-black.html?highlight=
but recently has not had the "black screen" problem - hopefully gone for good. Am trying to upgrade OS also.
In order to "update" my MBP, other posts have suggested adding more RAM (up to 8GB) and even replacing the hard drive w a new SSD. I've researched (a little) but I'd like to get some opionions on what would be best.
Just add RAM?
Add RAM and SSD?
Benefits (or problems) if I added SSD? Would the loss of storage be a problem?
Is it worth the extra cost for the SSD?
Am trying to get this laptop up to (better) speed for basic use. No gaming/streaming, etc.
I am by no means tech savvy - a lot of these terms/ideas are somewhat hazy to me. But I've been able to change screens, batteries, fans, charging ports, etc., on several laptops by watching videos, so I don't think I'll have any problems with the physical portion of relacing/adding components. I really just need some advice on the technical aspects of it, and what you might think would work best for the MBP that I have. I've invested a new battery (and case screws!) into it, so I'm willing to lay down some cash, but not so much that it costs near to a new laptop.
Thanks again
Peter
but recently has not had the "black screen" problem - hopefully gone for good. Am trying to upgrade OS also.
In order to "update" my MBP, other posts have suggested adding more RAM (up to 8GB) and even replacing the hard drive w a new SSD. I've researched (a little) but I'd like to get some opionions on what would be best.
Just add RAM?
Add RAM and SSD?
Benefits (or problems) if I added SSD? Would the loss of storage be a problem?
Is it worth the extra cost for the SSD?
Am trying to get this laptop up to (better) speed for basic use. No gaming/streaming, etc.
I am by no means tech savvy - a lot of these terms/ideas are somewhat hazy to me. But I've been able to change screens, batteries, fans, charging ports, etc., on several laptops by watching videos, so I don't think I'll have any problems with the physical portion of relacing/adding components. I really just need some advice on the technical aspects of it, and what you might think would work best for the MBP that I have. I've invested a new battery (and case screws!) into it, so I'm willing to lay down some cash, but not so much that it costs near to a new laptop.
Thanks again
Peter