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Model A1286. Released February 2011 / 2.0, 2.2, or 2.3 GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 Processor

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Slow system response time

How can I speed up the response time

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If your system is healthy, swapping out the HDD for a SSD is a good start!

You will need to upgrade the HDD SATA cable as this series first came out with a SATA II (3.0Gb/s) cable and the later 2011 offered a SATA III (6.0Gb/s) cable. Here's the needed part MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2009-Late 2011) Hard Drive Cable and the guide to replace the drive MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 Hard Drive Replacement

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2009-Late 2011) Hard Drive Cable

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