SSD 510 compatibility problems with Macbook Pro

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Hello,

it seems there is a compatibility problem between the Intel 510 Solid State Disks and the new (early 2011) Macbook Pro. A lot of people (including me) are experiencing problems with this SSD in their new Macbook Pros. See for example

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=12192122# post12192122 http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=12192122# post12192122

http://www.macuser.de/forum/f10/welche-ssd-fuer-425659/index107.html http://www.macuser.de/forum/f10/welche-ssd-fuer-425659/index107.html (German)

To be fair, there seem to be similar problems with Crucials C300

http://forum.hardmac.com/index.php?s=0c6a8e832764fd8a9497e34b57df7b68&showtopic=9921&pid=17870&st=0&... entry17870

The problem may be related to the SATA 3 mode utilized between the mentioned SSDs and the Intel Sandy Bridge SATA-Controller. I don't know and can't tell if Apple or Intel are responsible for these problems, but I think it is in the uttermost interest of Intel to resolve them (or make Apple resolve them). Otherwise Intel will have a hard time selling new SSDs to Apple owners...

The http://www.intel.com/support/ssdc/hpssd/sb/CS-029623.htm# 4 Intel SSD FAQ states:

All Intel Mainstream Solid-State Drives are tested and validated on the latest Intel-based notebook and desktop platforms.

I bought Intel for getting a reliable SSD for use in my Intel based notebook. Now it isn't working properly at all. I'm very disappointed.

regards,

Markus

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I have an MacBook Pro 2011 i5 and the Intel 510 SSD does not work

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Hi guys, I have informed Intel of your issues.

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Just want to add myself to the list of people with the same problem, 510 250gb and mbp 2011 17..

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Hello,

I am having the same problem as many users are experiencing with the new SSDSC2MH250A2K5 250 Gig Intel SSD. I have a new 2011 17" MacBook Pro and when I install the Intel SSD my MacBook becomes unusable. It seems to boot fine (although slow) but then hangs when trying to do anything. Is there a firmware update that I can get to resolve the problem? Please help as my drive is unusable. I have a Corsair F240 SSD and when I run my MacBook Pro with it – it runs fine, but I cannot get my Intel 510 250 Gig drive to work without extreme slowness issues. Thank You.

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I've solved mine, check details here:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=12213865&postcount=122 http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=12213865&postcount=122