I have a mid-2010 MacBook Pro that had a hard drive that stopped working. I ordered (and made certain that it was compatible) a SSD. The SSD was only recognizable through Disk Utilities when it was connected externally via USB. I ordered a sata cable which did not repair the problem. Any clue as to what it may be? Logic Board?
MacBook Pro mid-2010 Internal Drive Not Recognized
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I guess it could be the port on the logic board, but I would doubt it.
When it is connected internally, you will need to boot from another drive to format it using Disk Utility (DU). Do you have a bootable USB installer for Mac OS X/OS X, or the discs that came with your MBP?
When it is connected internally, you will need to boot from another drive to format it using Disk Utility (DU). Do you have a bootable USB installer for Mac OS X/OS X, or the discs that came with your MBP?
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I suspect that the SSD you ordered may not be compatible despite your assurances to the contrary. May I ask from where you purchased the SSD?
Crucial and OWC offer Mac specific SSDs and assorted cables etc; with accompanying videos.
No reason to believe the Logic Board is faulty if all was well till your HD failed.
My senior colleagues may have other suggestions.
Ian
I suspect that the SSD you ordered may not be compatible despite your assurances to the contrary. May I ask from where you purchased the SSD?
Crucial and OWC offer Mac specific SSDs and assorted cables etc; with accompanying videos.
No reason to believe the Logic Board is faulty if all was well till your HD failed.
My senior colleagues may have other suggestions.
Ian
I booted into Disk Utility fine when it was connected internally. The disk doesn't show up. When I connected the drive externally and went to Disk Utility, the drive shows up.
I ordered from OWC. I've had awesome experience with OWC and have ordered other drives and had success before. I actually worked with their Tech Department and that is why they "thought" it was the sata cable. I worked with them after I replaced both the SSD and the Sata.
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In DU, make sure you have the option under the View menu item, for "Show all devices" selected.
With the drive connected externally. format the drive from there. Then try it again internally.
With the drive connected externally. format the drive from there. Then try it again internally.
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I would suggest working with OWC again. They are really good about getting things working on Macs. Or have you already tried that?
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You replaced the SATA cable. He was talking about the Port or SATA controller chip on the board.
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The SATA cable adapter/port on the logic board?
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Hmmm…??? Are we possibly getting jagged around and some leg pulling going on here???
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