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I bought this to replace the original hard drive in a 2012 Macbook Pro. After I successfully installed it, works like a dream.
Some points to know beforehand though - I was under the assumption that it was as simple as swapping out one drive for another. It isn't. You need to format the new drive first (instructions for which are on Crucial's website) and you need a special tool to remove and reattach specific screws holding the original hard drive in place. Make sure you have that tool and you format the drive before opening up your laptop. It'll save you time from doing trial and error.
| Brand | Crucial |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crucial |
| Series | MX500 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD |
| Colour | Blue/Gray |
| Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Item Height | 7 centimetres |
| Item Width | 0.71 centimetres |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| RAM | 500 GB |
| Hard Disk Description | SATA |
| Hard Drive Interface | SATA 6 GB/s |
| Wattage | 60 |
| Hardware Platform | PC; Mac |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Department | Unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Crucial |
| Item model number | CT500MX500SSD1 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.3 x 0.71 x 7 cm; 100 Grams |
| ASIN | B0786QNS9B |
