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Hey i have a few questions about an ssd upgrade for my mid 2010 mac pro. Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board. I know apple is doing the 2012 battery replacement but do i have any chance of taking advantage of that with my higher end 2010 uni body macbook pro. Ive upgraded my ram a couple years back and its already an 8gb ram.
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