2011 MacBook Pro with SSD experiencing sluggish speed

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DerpyPig9
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12-25-2016, 04:54 AM

In early 2011, the 15" MacBook Pro ran with a 2.3GHz quad-core i7 (with hyperthreading), 8GB RAM, and an 860 EVO. After installing the latest high Sierra OS, I experienced significant slowness—app installs took nearly two hours for a 2GB file, and the mouse lagged during the process. A similar model with 16GB RAM performed much better. The machine functioned adequately on an HDD, but I attempted to improve performance by enabling TrimForce via USB from a dock. Any other tips?

DerpyPig9

12-25-2016, 04:54 AM #1

Dariagua
Junior Member

12-25-2016, 06:50 AM

It seems like the device might be covered in dust. The specifications appear to match what was expected for 2011, which should be okay. Consider cleaning it if you're sure you can do it.

Dariagua

12-25-2016, 06:50 AM #2

It seems like the device might be covered in dust. The specifications appear to match what was expected for 2011, which should be okay. Consider cleaning it if you're sure you can do it.

Rubadao
Junior Member

12-25-2016, 08:13 AM

It's visible right in front of me. The area seems quite tidy, which is unexpected.

Rubadao

12-25-2016, 08:13 AM #3

It's visible right in front of me. The area seems quite tidy, which is unexpected.

MrBukkit
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215

12-25-2016, 08:54 AM

Discussing using this SSD in Windows and checking its SMART status are both important steps.

MrBukkit

12-25-2016, 08:54 AM #4

Discussing using this SSD in Windows and checking its SMART status are both important steps.

alexTNT377
Junior Member

12-27-2016, 09:41 AM

It might actually be your CPU that's malfunctioning.

alexTNT377

12-27-2016, 09:41 AM #5

It might actually be your CPU that's malfunctioning.

rubixgirl
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12-30-2016, 09:19 PM

Noted a non-functional CPU might appear through different signs—no startup, unpredictable actions. The SSD is under a year and has only been used minimally. I’ll investigate further.

rubixgirl

12-30-2016, 09:19 PM #6

Noted a non-functional CPU might appear through different signs—no startup, unpredictable actions. The SSD is under a year and has only been used minimally. I’ll investigate further.

PheonixMMC
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174

12-31-2016, 02:43 AM

Monitor indicates the system is locked in "system" state during idle. Noted "kernel_task" is active, consuming 1400% of CPU capacity. Storage health confirmed via SMART checks are normal.

PheonixMMC

12-31-2016, 02:43 AM #7

Monitor indicates the system is locked in "system" state during idle. Noted "kernel_task" is active, consuming 1400% of CPU capacity. Storage health confirmed via SMART checks are normal.

Summerbirth
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142

01-01-2017, 01:01 PM

It seems like you're sharing some random thoughts. You might want to check Crystal Disk Mark or perform a test on your SSD to see if there are any issues. They can help determine if the problem is related to their lifespan.

Summerbirth

01-01-2017, 01:01 PM #8

pie_iz_goo
Member

01-09-2017, 12:08 AM

Were there problems at first with Macbooks because their HDD had an unusual temperature sensor? If you swapped it for a regular SSD, the sensor would disappear and performance would drop significantly as a protective measure. I think I recall some companies offering special SSDs for compatibility, but I’m not sure if that was common for the 2011 models.

pie_iz_goo

01-09-2017, 12:08 AM #9

lurado04
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01-09-2017, 08:00 PM

#10

Drive is fine, look up, system task is holding up the cpu. Kernel_task, to be specific

lurado04

01-09-2017, 08:00 PM #10

Drive is fine, look up, system task is holding up the cpu. Kernel_task, to be specific

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