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SOLD: 2012 13" MacBook Pro i7 / 2.9 GHz - clay - 01-27-2020
The (potentially) bad:
Just got this machine from a client that upgraded. They reported that they have been having intermittent issues where it will give the 3-beep sound when trying to boot (usually indicating an issue with RAM). Upon first inspection, I’m getting similar behavior. But after reseating the RAM, and having temporary success with booting, the beeping behavior will return after several reboots. I’ve discovered that it will boot and run reliably with a single stick of RAM in either slot. Put both sticks back in and it’s back to the 3-beep sound. Remove one, beeps are gone. I have tested this several times right in a row, letting it sit overnight several times, etc. It works as expected with a single stick of RAM in either slot. RAM is brand new Crucial brand, FWIW.
The good:
Very nice machine. Works well once it has booted (which is now does reliably with 1 stick of RAM). 2.9 GHz i7 CPU, 4gb RAM, 500 GB Samsung SSD. Original Apple battery showing 756 charge cycles and “Normal” health. Includes Apple original charger and the extension charging cord (no duck adapter). Machine is quite nice overall, with a few dings. 2 small scratch/indents on bottom case cover. Top left corner of lid shows evidence of small bump damage at the corner. Screen is bright and clear. Keyboard has all letters clearly seen. Hinge has a little play, but does stay in place securely when opened to various extents.
$250 shipped for machine as described above, or best offer. I’d remove the drive (-$40), RAM (-$10) and charger (-$15) if you’d like to save a little.
PM to express interest
Re: FOR SALE: 2012 13" MacBook Pro i7 / 2.9 GHz - anonymouse1 - 01-29-2020
Random Q: matching sticks in both slots?
Re: FOR SALE: 2012 13" MacBook Pro i7 / 2.9 GHz - clay - 01-30-2020
yeah, my client had replaced the RAM recently with a matched pair of Crucial sticks.