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 MacBook 3,1 White SSD 2007 Upgrade (Sata 3 works?)

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TSmactreouser
post Oct 25 2019, 03:22 PM, updated 5y ago

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Hi,
I have a MacBook 3,1 White (late 2007) in hand. I would like to do some upgrades (if possible). But it seems I can do nothing other than SSD (RAM is now 4GB).

If you could advise:
* 4GB RAM are the Max to go?
* Does SSD Sata 3 compatible? (Speed slow a bit doesn't matter, as long as compatible)

What else could I consider?
Appreciate in advance 😊

This post has been edited by mactreouser: Oct 25 2019, 03:23 PM
wei
post Oct 26 2019, 03:04 PM

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These model of MacBook only has SATA1. If you are getting latest SSD for it. Be sure to double check if it backward compatible. Not all SATA3 drive are able to work in SATA1 port. You should have no issue if with SATA2 drive.

In the end with all the upgrades this model only able to run 10.7.5 max. And many app won’t run on it even browser will have limitation. Hope you’ve considered all these.

This post has been edited by wei: Oct 26 2019, 03:04 PM
TSmactreouser
post Oct 27 2019, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(wei @ Oct 26 2019, 03:04 PM)
These model of MacBook only has SATA1. If you are getting latest SSD for it. Be sure to double check if it backward compatible. Not all SATA3 drive are able to work in SATA1 port. You should have no issue if with SATA2 drive.

In the end with all the upgrades this model only able to run 10.7.5 max. And many app won’t run on it even browser will have limitation. Hope you’ve considered all these.
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Appreciate Wei for all those useful info! Does it mean not worth to proceeding upgrade anymore? What could I do for this monster 😂? Any suggestions?
wei
post Oct 27 2019, 08:20 PM

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We use ours as scrap machine doing download 24/7 & fileserver with old OS and HDD. The rest are collecting dust and display in office.
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post Oct 27 2019, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(wei @ Oct 27 2019, 08:20 PM)
We use ours as scrap machine doing download 24/7 & fileserver with old OS and HDD. The rest are collecting dust and display in office.
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Hahaha. Dust collector 😂
Thanks for advise!

 

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