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Apr 30, 2018 replace the macbook cover and screw in the ten tiny screws. How do you upgrade the hard drives in the mac pro to ssds. I mainly use it for photos, with occasional videos and games. Upgrade the ssd yourself, and convert your old ssd into portable usb storage. Owners of the very latest macbook and macbook pro models.
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