MacBook Pro (2010) | Can You Still Use It in 2026?

Описание: I got a heavily used Mid 2010 15" MacBook Pro (A1286), and in this video, I try to refurbish it (SSD upgrade, CPU repaste, battery change) and try modern software - various macOS versions and Linux. Unfortunately, during the process I discovered a logic board defect which I couldn't fix, but I still tried to find an use for this machine - daily web browsing, videos, and even gaming.

Back when it was brand new, it was a top-of-the-line powerhouse with an incredible screen and excellent unibody design, but now it's outdated, with the last officially supported macOS version being High Sierra 10.13 (2017). With the use of OpenCore Legacy Patcher, I got a newer macOS version. Read more about OCLP here - https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-L...



📖 TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00:00 Intro
01:34 Part 1: About the Unibody
03:56 Part 2: Fixing the MacBook
11:53 Part 3: Using it in 2026
14:59 Gaming Test
17:34 Final Evaluation
20:28 Conclusion



🔗 REFERENCES & CREDITS (in order of appearance):

PCPartPicker: Memory Price Trends | https://pcpartpicker.com/trends/price...
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PC Gamer: "Micron says memory shortages will persist beyond 2026 but 'more memory is essential' for the 'AI experience'" | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/memo...
AppleArchivesPro on YouTube: Apple Special Event 2008 - Unibody MacBook Pro with Steve Jobs |    • Apple Special Event 2008 - Unibody MacBook...  
Apple: Reset the SMC of your Mac | https://support.apple.com/en-us/102605
Louis Rossmann on YouTube: Restoring PPBUS_G3H on an 820-3330 A1286 |    • Restoring PPBUS_G3H on an 820-3330 A1286 2...  
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