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 tried replacing my SATA cable with one from an early 2008 17" unibody macbook pro and it did not solve my problem. Waiting for an OWC Mercury hard drive to arrive today. Will put the less reliable Intel 510 in an Opti-bay tray. The SATA II Mercury drive is proven to work on the primary SATA channel.

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Hello,

Same problem here. Macbook pro 2011 13" with intel 510 (120Go), big freeze et worse sometimes.

Tried to reset all sort of things, reinstall etc.

Please help us :s

Thanks 🙂

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I can confirm the problem does not appear to be with the drive. My OWC Mercury SSD arrived today with the Data Doubler. I installed the OWC SSD into the primary SATA channel and the Intel 510 SSD into the Data Doubler. All works well now. Intel 510 is running at SATA II speeds but boots no longer hand, boots are very fast and drive performance is fantastic. Currently using the Intel 510 in the Data Doubler as the boot disk so I don't have to reinstall and copy all data over to the OWC drive and all is working well.

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Me too. Same machine (Early 2011) Macbook Pro 17". Intel 510 250GB SSD

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I'm also having these difficulties, except for now mine won't even power on.