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Reddit mentions of OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 Non ECC 1066 MHz 204 pin SO-DIMM Memory Module (OWC8566DDR3S16P), for 2010 MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac Mini, and 2009 iMac
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 Non ECC 1066 MHz 204 pin SO-DIMM Memory Module (OWC8566DDR3S16P), for 2010 MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac Mini, and 2009 iMac. Here are the top ones.
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2 x 8GB (16.0GB) PC8500 DDR3 Non ECC 1066 MHz 204 pin SO-DIMM Memory Module -Individually OWC MaxRAM Memory Certified for 16GB MacBook/MacBook Pro compatibilityCompatible withmid 2010 MacBook Models: Mid 2010 MacBook (Model ID: MacBook7,1) Note: Apple OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memoryCompatible with 2010 MacBook Pro Models: 13-inch MacBook Pro (Model ID: MacBookPro7,1) Note: Apple OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memoryCompatible with 2009 iMac Models: iMac 27-inch Late 2009 (iMac11,1) . Note: Apple OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memoryCompatible with 2010 Mac mini Models: Mid 2010 Mac mini (Model ID: Macmini4,1), Mid 2010 Server Mac mini (Model ID: Macmini4,1) Note: Apple OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory
Specs:
| Color | 2 x 8GB |
| Height | 0.39 Inches |
| Length | 3.98 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 16GB |
| Weight | 0.07 Pounds |
| Width | 3.35 Inches |
Well, first off: OS X 10.11 El Capitan isn't the newest macOS version for your MacBook Pro. Your MacBook pro actually supports macOS 10.13 High Sierra. High Sierra can still be downloaded from the Mac App Store, it is just hidden. Here is the link to it (click this link in Safari only, not in Chrome or Firefox!):
OS X El Capitan went out of support in the fall of 2018, so it has been missing out on security for quite some time. Every major macOS version has 1 year of mainstream support (the time frame between its own initial release and the initial release of its successor one year later) and two years of security support immediately after that. Security support includes Safari updates.
Mainstream support for High Sierra has already ended, but its security support only ends in the fall of 2020. So if you update your MacBook Pro to High Sierra, it is still safe to use.
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You can speed your machine up by adding more RAM and an SSD to it:
Your MacBook Pro supports up to 16 GB RAM (2 x 8 GB RAM modules). A higher amount than that won't work due to a limitation in the logic board.
You need to buy RAM that matches the following specifications:
PC3-8500 1066 MHz DDR3, 204-pin
Those are some examples of RAM that should work:
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As for the SSD, your MacBook Pro supports every SSD that meets the following criteria:
Here are some examples of SSDs that should work:
Before you install the SSD, it is advisable to create a backup of the files you want to keep. Store them on some external drive.
You can then reinstall macOS either via Internet Recovery or a macOS 10.13 High Sierra installer USB-Stick (which is the last OS your MacBook Pro supports).
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As for the battery: The battery is replaceable in MacBook Pros 2010. However, you won't be able to get an OEM battery Apple uses, most likely. Those are sold out by now and no longer available, unless you are extremely lucky. There are third party batteries that work, though, like this one for the 13" version(!):
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> I also heard mixed things about the new butterfly keyboards, but overall it seems once you get used to them they make your typing faster? So that sounds good for me if it's true
The problem is less the feeling of the butterfly keyboard; beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The problem is that the butterfly keys sometimes outright fail if small particles - like dust - intrude under them. I have discussed the problem here (last paragraph):
It went up on price, when I bought it, it cost $100, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BKVQFCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZWF-zb29QWSKH