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You can use the Apple Hardware Test (AHT) application
to help determine if there’s a problem with one of the
computer’s components, such as the memory or processor.
To use Apple Hardware Test: Disconnect all external devices
from your computer except the power adapter. Restart your
computer and hold down the D key as it starts up.When the
AHT chooser screen appears, select the language for your
location. Press the Return key or click the right arrow button.
When the AHT main screen appears (after about 45 seconds),
follow the onscreen instructions. If AHT detects a problem, it
displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before
pursuing support options. If AHT doesn’t detect a hardware
AppleCare Service and Support
Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of technical support
and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an
Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such
as an Apple Authorized Service Provider.You can extend
your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan.
For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products
or visit the website address for your country listed later in
If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support
representatives can help you with installing and opening
applications, and troubleshooting. Call the support center
number nearest you (the rst 90 days are complimentary).
Have the purchase date and your MacBook Pro serial number
Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on
United States: 1-800-275-2273
Australia: (61) 1-300-321-456
Canada: 1-800-263-3394
(French) www.apple.com/ca/fr/support
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Telephone numbers are subject to change, and local and
national telephone rates may apply. A complete list is
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You might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and
hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes
it impossible to rest your feet at on the oor, you can use
a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any
gap between the oor and your feet. Or you can lower the
desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option
is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the
Built-In Display
Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and
reections from overhead lights and windows. Do not force
the display if you meet resistance. The display is not designed
You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take
the computer from one work location to another, or if the
More information about ergonomics is available on the web:
Apple and the Environment
Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the
environmental impacts of its operations and products.
www.apple.com/environment
Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts,
except the hard drive and memory. If you need service,
contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro to an Apple
Authorized Service Provider.You can nd more information
about your MacBook Pro through Help Center, online
resources, System Information, and Apple Hardware Test.
You can often nd answers to your questions, as well as
instructions and troubleshooting information, in Help Center
on your Mac. Choose Help > Help Center from the menu bar.
For online service and support information, go to
www.apple.com/support and choose your country from the
pop-up menu.You can search the AppleCare Knowledge
Base, check for software updates, or get help from Apple’s
System Information
To get information about your MacBook Pro, use System
Information. It shows you what hardware and software is
installed, the serial number and operating system version,
how much memory is installed, and more.To open System
Information, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the

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Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch 'Core i7' 2.9 Mid-2012 Specs

Identifiers: Mid-2012 13' - MD102LL/A - MacBookPro9,2 - A1278 - 2554*

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The MacBook Pro 'Core i7' 2.9 13-Inch (Mid-2012/USB 3.0) features a 22 nm 'Ivy Bridge' 2.9 GHz Intel 'Core i7' processor (3520M), with two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) installed in pairs (two 4 GB modules), a 750 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive, an 8X DL 'SuperDrive', an 'integrated' Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares system memory, an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, and an LED-backlit 13.3' widescreen TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display (1280x800 native resolution).
Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, a Firewire '800' port, two USB 3.0 ports, a 'Thunderbolt' port, audio in/out, and an SDXC card slot.
This model uses a 'Unibody' aluminum case design -- milled from a single piece of aluminum -- and has a backlit keyboard, a 'no button' glass 'inertial' multi-touch trackpad, and a non-swappable battery design that provides an Apple estimated 7 hours of battery life.
Compared to its predecessor, this model essentially is identical externally with the exception of the aforementioned USB 3.0 ports. Internally, however, it has a faster processor, architecture, graphics, and RAM.
Also see:

  • What are the differences between the 'Mid-2012' 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models?
  • What are the differences between the 'Mid-2012' MacBook Pro models and the 'Late 2011' MacBook Pro models that they replaced?

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Introduction Date:June 11, 2012 Discontinued Date:October 22, 2013*
Details:The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*On October 22, 2013, Apple discontinued this model as a standard configuration, but it remained available as a custom configuration of the MacBook Pro 'Core i5' 2.5 13' Mid-2012 (MD101LL/A).
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2012.
Details:Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.
Details:Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
Details:These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
Details:These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
Details:These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
Details:These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
Processor Speed:2.9 GHz Processor Type:Core i7 (I7-3520M)
Details:This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i7 'Ivy Bridge' (I7-3520M) processor which includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 4 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel).
This system also supports 'Turbo Boost 2.0' -- which 'automatically increases the speed of the active cores' to improve performance when needed (up to 3.6 GHz for this model) -- and 'Hyper Threading' -- which allows the system to recognize four total 'cores' or 'threads' (two real and two virtual).
Also see: How fast are the 'Mid-2012' 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models each replaced?
Details:N/A
Details:Also see: Can you upgrade the processor in the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models?
System Bus Speed:5 GT/s*Cache Bus Speed:2.9 GHz (Built-in)
Details:*This system has a 'Direct Media Interface' (DMI) that 'connects between the processor and chipset' in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s.
Details:N/A
Details:Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 4 MB of shared level 3 cache.
Details:Supports 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMMs (204-pin).
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the 'Mid-2012' 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models? How much RAM of what type do they support?
Details:8 GB of RAM is installed as two 4 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 8 GB of RAM, but third-parties have determined that this model actually is capable of using up to 16 GB of RAM with two 8 GB memory modules.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook Pro.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
Details:N/A
Details:This model has an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models? Is it upgradable? Which models have 'dedicated' and 'integrated' video memory?
Details:*Apple and Intel do not report the minimum memory usage for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor. However, with 4 GB of RAM installed, the graphics processor uses 512 MB of RAM for video function. With 8 GB of RAM, 768 MB is reserved for video function and with 16 GB of RAM, 1 GB is reserved for video function.
Built-in Display:13.3' WidescreenNative Resolution:1280x800
Details:13.3' color widescreen LED-backlit TFT active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution.
Apple reports that this system also supports '1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched.'
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2nd Display Support:Dual/Mirroring2nd Max. Resolution:2560x1600
Details:The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600.
Also see: Are there any adapters or 'hacks' that make it possible to connect a second external display to a MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air model?
Standard Storage:750 GB HDDStd. Storage Speed:5400 RPM
Details:By custom configuration, this model could be equipped with a 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive for an additional US$100. It also can be configured with a 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB SSD for an additional US$100, US$400, or US$900, respectively.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive or SSD in the 'Mid-2012' 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pro models? What type of storage do these models support?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro.
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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
Storage Dimensions:2.5' (9.5 mm)Storage Interface:Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)
Details:This model supports a single SATA III (6 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick.
Standard Optical:8X DL 'SuperDrive'Standard Disk:None
Details:Apple reports that this slot-loading 'SuperDrive' (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) has a maxium write speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW' and a maximum read speed of '8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD'.
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Standard Modem:NoneStandard Ethernet:10/100/1000Base-T
Standard AirPort:802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit*)Standard Bluetooth:4.0
Details:AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. *This model unofficially supports 450 Mbit/sec 802.11n Wi-Fi using MIMO.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?
Details:Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), one Firewire '800' (up to 800 Mbps) port.
Details:This model has an SDXC card slot. No expansion bays are provided.
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Also see: Which SD Card storage solution is best for the Retina Display MacBook Pro? Which models are compatible? Is this type of storage safe?
Incl. Keyboard:Full-sizeIncl. Input:Trackpad (Inertial)
Details:Apple reports that the backlit integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement).'
The glass multi-touch trackpad supports 'inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities'.
Details:This MacBook Pro uses a black and silver 'unibody' case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a 'catchless' magnetic latch.
Apple Order No:MD102LL/AApple Subfamily:Mid-2012 13'
Details:The Apple order number should be unique to this system.
Apple Model No:A1278 (EMC 2554*)Model ID:MacBookPro9,2
Details:*Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the notebook so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All Macs with the A1278 Model Number, the 2554* EMC Number, and the MacBookPro9,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
Details:Apple reports that this model has a '63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery' that provides 'up to 7 hours of wireless web' use.
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Pre-Installed MacOS:X 10.7.3 (11D2515)Maximum MacOS:X 10.15.x*
Details:*This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion.' OS X 10.9 'Mavericks', and OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' as well as OS X 10.11 'El Capitan' with the exception of the 'Power Nap' feature. It is capable of running macOS Sierra (10.12) as well, although it does not support the Auto Unlock feature. This model is capable of running macOS High Sierra (10.13), and it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC.
This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14) and the final version of macOS Catalina (10.15), as well. It does not support macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) or later versions of the macOS.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Catalina (10.15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Has anything been removed from previous versions of the macOS?
Minimum Windows:7 (32-Bit)*Maximum Windows:10 (64-Bit)*
Details:*Apple's Boot Camp 4 supports the 32-bit of Windows 7, Boot Camp 5 supports the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8, and Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported.
MacOS 9 Support:NoneWindows Support:Boot/Virtualization
Details:Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications.
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.
Dimensions:0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94Avg. Weight:4.5 lbs (2.06 kg)
Details:In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.41 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm).
Original Price (US):US$1499Est. Current Retail:US$400-US$650
Details:Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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Video (Monitor): 1 (Thunderbolt) Floppy (Ext.): None
Details:Thunderbolt is backwards-compatible with Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays as well as adapters that are compatible with Mini DisplayPort (DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI). It also can support other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt standard, which provides a maximum theoretical 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions.
Details:N/A
Details:N/A
Details:Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), one Firewire '800' (up to 800 Mbps) port.
Details:No internal modem. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard.
Details:N/A
Details:Internal omnidirectional microphone. Has a single 'audio in/out' port.
Details:Has a single 'audio in/out' port.
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Details:N/A
Details:100V-240V AC, 60W 'MagSafe' power adapter. Also see: What is the 'Magsafe' power connector? How does it work? How was it designed to not cause data loss?

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro 13-Inch 'Core i7' 2.9 Mid-2012 in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

Mexico:MXN $25,999 United States:US$1499

Original Prices - Europe

Denmark:DKK 12,099Finland:€1599
Ireland:€1599Italy:€1579
Norway:NOK 12.490 Portugal:€1599
Switzerland:CHF 1'699 United Kingdom:£1249

Original Prices - Asia

India:Rs 99,900 Indonesia:Rp 14,999,000
Malaysia:RM 4,599The Philippines:PHP 72,990
Thailand:THB 49,900Vietnam:VND 34,499,000

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