replace HDD with SDD in 2012 macbook pro

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install a new SSD without OS in macbook pro 2012

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Jan 29, 2023 09:21 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023 10:08 AM

You open the Mac up, remove the existing HDD, and plug in the new SSD in its place.

With that done, close the Mac up, turn it on, and hold down the option + r keys to enter Recovery. From there you can install the OS onto the new hard drive.

click here ➡️ How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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Jan 29, 2023 10:08 AM in response to michaelfromlapeer

You open the Mac up, remove the existing HDD, and plug in the new SSD in its place.

With that done, close the Mac up, turn it on, and hold down the option + r keys to enter Recovery. From there you can install the OS onto the new hard drive.

click here ➡️ How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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