https://peertube.lagbag.com/videos/watch/4eb7e091-13a3-47b6-b0a3-28204d72ff4f Here is a 2020 update on this MacBook Pro https://youtu.be/Q_k5TQFrh9E If you would like to buy me a coffee click here: https://sendatip.to/leezavitz/ 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 2011-2012 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!2017 update on how to do Raid0 in macOS Sierra: https://youtu.be/PeP98UTObaY How to Create a OSX Usb Installer: https://youtu.be/ZeXl3Ty8Nd4 How to Enable Trim: https://youtu.be/1hh3g9Jh05w If you are looking for a 2012 MacBook Pro check here: https://ebay.to/3b9DO0u 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/KHbuReplacing 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 2011-2012 macbook pro. (Non- Retina) Disclaimer. I'm not liable for any damage you do to your computer. Do this at your own risk If you are looking to pick up anything used to make this video check the links at Amazon or B&H below! My Main Camera & Lens: A7iii - https://geni.us/VJui Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM - https://geni.us/3MiLhiA Gear used for talking head: Sony a6100- https://geni.us/KMAc Sony 28mmf2- https://geni.us/fF9wJba Padcaster- https://geni.us/ARD7 Mics: Deity D3 Pro- https://geni.us/BhSQch Rode Pod Mic- https://bhpho.to/2SCHkZf Rode Wireless Go- https://geni.us/7UeS Rode Link Lav-https://geni.us/RO1B313 Rode NTG4+ -https://geni.us/A51W Recorder / Monitor: Atomos Ninja V: https://geni.us/m0lOFe1 The lighting used: FalconEyes RX818- https://geni.us/alI0wFc Aputure 120D- https://geni.us/YSJH Aputure LightDome- https://geni.us/edavK Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:21:11 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.lagbag.com https://peertube.lagbag.com/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://peertube.lagbag.com/videos/watch/4eb7e091-13a3-47b6-b0a3-28204d72ff4f All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.lagbag.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.