Factory reset is the latest means to fix a MacBook Pro before giving it up completely. Part 2: Preparation before factory reset MacBook Pro. As said before, factory reset MacBook Pro is a little complicated than other devices, partly because there are more work about preparation, including backup, sign out iTunes, iCloud and other accounts. Mac Pro (Mid 2012) Mac Pro 1 x 3.2GHz Quad Core Xeon W3565 (Nehalem) Processor (4 cores) (Mid 2012) MD770LL/A: PDF Manual. Original Specs: Mac Pro 1 x 3.33GHZ 6-Core Xeon W3680 (Westmere) Processor (6 cores) (Mid 2012). This is an official Powerbookmedic.com repair guide for the Mid 2012 MacBook Pro 15'.
Upgrading the Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) is very easy. You can add some RAM, replace a faulty Hard Drive or just get a new one with a higher capacity. You can add a second Hard Drive by removing the optical drive, replace a dead battery. All You'll need is some simple tools, and the correct parts. We then urge you to follow the videos or the Apple manual provided on the links below.
Please see our Apple RAM Memory for Macbook Pro page to locate your Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your Mac, and we'll ship it fast from our warehouse in Victoria.
Please see our Hard Drive for Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) page to locate your Apple compatible Hard Drive upgrades for your Mac
Please see our MacBook Pro Battery Replacement for Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) page to locate your Replacement Battery for your Mac
Apple User Guides for the Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory Learn how to remove or install memory in your MacBook Pro notebook computer on the Apple support page.
OWC Video Installation Guide for Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012):
Memory Install Video
Recommended Tools for the RAM upgrade:
- #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Add a second hard drive or SSD easily with the OWC Data Doubler. Here's an instructional video from OWC:
OWC Data Doubler Install Video
Recommended Tools for the install Data Doubler:
- #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Here is how to fix or upgrade the main Hard Drive:
Hard Drive Install Video
Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:
- Macfixit 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
- External Hard Drive Enclosure - Convert your existing drive into an external one
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
And this is the installation video for a battery replacement: Linux on razer blade stealth.
Battery Install Video
Recommended Tools for the battery replacement:
- #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
- Tri-Wing Screwdriver (Tri-Point)
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Here is some detailed specifications as well as direct link to available upgrades:
| Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) | |
| OVERVIEW | |
| Introduced | June 2012 |
| Discontinued | |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro9,2 |
| Model Number | A1278 |
| EMC | 2554 |
| Order Number | MD101LL/A (2.5 GHz), MD102LL/A (2.9 GHz) |
| PROCESSOR | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (3210M, 3520M) ('Ivy Bridge') |
| Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz (Core i5) or 2.9 GHz (Core i7) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| Cache | 3 MB (2.5 GHz) 4 MB (2.9 GHz) L3 |
| System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s |
| STORAGE AND MEDIA | |
| Standard Storage | 500 GB, 750 GB, or 1 TB (5400-rpm SATA) or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD) |
| Link to upgrade tool & kits | Tools for HDD and RAM installation |
| Link to internal HDD | Upgrade to a new 2.5” HDD |
| Link to internal SSD | Upgrade to a new 2.5” SSD |
| Media | 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
| Link to external optical drive | Get an external burner here |
| KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD | |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
| Keyboard | Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys |
| RAM | |
| Built-in Memory | |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple) |
| Memory Slots | 2 - 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
| Link to RAM upgrade | Upgrade your RAM here |
| DISPLAY | |
| Built-in Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen |
| Resolutions | 1280 by 800 |
| GRAPHICS | |
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Graphics Memory | Up to 1 GB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory |
| Display Connection | Thunderbolt digital video output |
| Display Support | Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| CONNECTIONS | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | |
| USB | 2 - up to 5 Gbps |
| FireWire | 1 - 800 MBit/s |
| Thunderbolt | 1 - up to 10 Gbps |
| Display | Thunderbolt digital video output |
| Infrared | 1 - For Apple Remote only |
| Audio In | 1 - Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 - Combined optical digital output/headphone out, 2 - Built-in speakers |
| EXPANSION | |
| Slots | 1 - Secure Digital (SDXC) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Optical Drive Interface | 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| POWER | |
| System Battery | Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours wireless web |
| Standby Time | |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Power Adapter | 60W MagSafe Power Adapter |
| Link ot replacement battery | Get a replacement battery here |
| Link to replacement charger | Get a replacement MagSafe here |
Upgrading the Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) is very easy. You can add some RAM, replace a faulty Hard Drive or just get a new one with a higher capacity. You can add a second Hard Drive by removing the optical drive, replace a dead battery. All You'll need is some simple tools, and the correct parts. We then urge you to follow the videos or the Apple manual provided on the links below.
Macbook Pro Mid 2012 Specs
Please see our Apple RAM Memory for Macbook Pro page to locate your Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your Mac, and we'll ship it fast from our warehouse in Victoria.
Please see our Hard Drive for Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) page to locate your Apple compatible Hard Drive upgrades for your Mac
Please see our MacBook Pro Battery Replacement for Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) page to locate your Replacement Battery for your Mac
Apple User Guides for the Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory Learn how to remove or install memory in your MacBook Pro notebook computer on the Apple support page.
OWC Video Installation Guide for Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012):
Memory Install Video
Recommended Tools for the RAM upgrade:
- #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Add a second hard drive or SSD easily with the OWC Data Doubler. Here's an instructional video from OWC:
OWC Data Doubler Install Video
Recommended Tools for the install Data Doubler:
- #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Here is how to fix or upgrade the main Hard Drive:
Hard Drive Install Video
Mid 2012 Macbook Pro 13
Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:
- Macfixit 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
- External Hard Drive Enclosure - Convert your existing drive into an external one
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
And this is the installation video for a battery replacement:
Battery Install Video
Macbook Pro Mid 2012
Recommended Tools for the battery replacement:
Apple Macbook Pro Mid 2012
- #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
- Tri-Wing Screwdriver (Tri-Point)
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Here is some detailed specifications as well as direct link to available upgrades:
| Apple 13' MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) | |
| OVERVIEW | |
| Introduced | June 2012 |
| Discontinued | |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro9,2 |
| Model Number | A1278 |
| EMC | 2554 |
| Order Number | MD101LL/A (2.5 GHz), MD102LL/A (2.9 GHz) |
| PROCESSOR | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (3210M, 3520M) ('Ivy Bridge') |
| Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz (Core i5) or 2.9 GHz (Core i7) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| Cache | 3 MB (2.5 GHz) 4 MB (2.9 GHz) L3 |
| System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s |
| STORAGE AND MEDIA | |
| Standard Storage | 500 GB, 750 GB, or 1 TB (5400-rpm SATA) or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD) |
| Link to upgrade tool & kits | Tools for HDD and RAM installation |
| Link to internal HDD | Upgrade to a new 2.5” HDD |
| Link to internal SSD | Upgrade to a new 2.5” SSD |
| Media | 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
| Link to external optical drive | Get an external burner here |
| KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD | |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
| Keyboard | Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys |
| RAM | |
| Built-in Memory | |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple) |
| Memory Slots | 2 - 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
| Link to RAM upgrade | Upgrade your RAM here |
| DISPLAY | |
| Built-in Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen |
| Resolutions | 1280 by 800 |
| GRAPHICS | |
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Graphics Memory | Up to 1 GB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory |
| Display Connection | Thunderbolt digital video output |
| Display Support | Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| CONNECTIONS | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | |
| USB | 2 - up to 5 Gbps |
| FireWire | 1 - 800 MBit/s |
| Thunderbolt | 1 - up to 10 Gbps |
| Display | Thunderbolt digital video output |
| Infrared | 1 - For Apple Remote only |
| Audio In | 1 - Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 - Combined optical digital output/headphone out, 2 - Built-in speakers |
| EXPANSION | |
| Slots | 1 - Secure Digital (SDXC) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Optical Drive Interface | 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| POWER | |
| System Battery | Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours wireless web |
| Standby Time | |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Power Adapter | 60W MagSafe Power Adapter |
| Link ot replacement battery | Get a replacement battery here |
| Link to replacement charger | Get a replacement MagSafe here |