Mid 2010 MacBook (polycarbonate) Complete Upgrade (Ram, SSD, Battery) for 2023

In this video, I show you step by step how to upgrade a Mid 2010 MacBook (unibody polycarbonate model). Included are instructions for installing a new batter, new RAM, and a 2.5" SSD. You can also find out how to install macOS High Sierra once you're done with the upgrade.

Parts Used:
TIMETEC 1TB 2.5" SSD : https://amzn.to/3rrYb5G
TIMETEC 16gb (2x8gb) DDR3 : https://amzn.to/3taC5oU
New Battery for Mid 2010 MacBook: https://amzn.to/3Pw6Wnf

Here's my favorite Screwdriver Kit for Upgrading/Repairing MacBooks:
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:39 What we're starting with
03:36 Parts List
04:48 Removing the bottom cover
06:25 Removing the battery
09:16 Removing the hard drive
12:54 Upgrading the RAM
14:09 Installing the SSD
15:51 Installing the new battery
17:58 New macOS Options
20:19 Installing High Sierra
23:24 Checking out the results
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