Upgrading a 2010 MacBook Pro - Can I make it better than new? (RAM + SSD)

In this video, we upgrade the Hard Drive and RAM in a 2010 Macbook Pro (15").  We polled the audience, and the majority agreed: Upgrade it!  Make it Better!

Parts Used:
8GB (2x4GB) PC8500 DDR3 RAM
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Inland Professional 2.5" SSD Drive:
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MacBook Pro 15" 2010 Battery (Discussed in the video, but not demonstrated)
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The best (and cheapest) tool kit I've used for working with MacBooks
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How to Install macOS from a thumb drive:
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How to install a fresh installation of macOS after upgrading your hard drive:
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Or for a more comprehensive list of upgrade options, check out our list at this link:
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How to enable TRIM after upgrading your SSD:
How to enable TRIM on a MacBook Pro, ...

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