If the Mac is no longer functional, or if it's too old, you can recycle it. Apple's recycling program will take any of your devices and recycle them. They may even give you a gift card if the computer still has some value. You won't get a lot, and lately Apple's prices for Mac trade-ins have been very low.
What can I do with my old MacBook Pro 2009?
- Install Linux on your old Mac.
- Make your old Apple laptop a Chromebook.
- Make a network-attached system out of your old Mac.
- Create an emergency Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Sell or recycle your old Mac.
Is an old Mac Pro still good?
Simple answer: yes. Long answer: It's better to buy older models because you get upgradability, traditional ports, and traditional keyboard. I own an early 2011 MacBook Pro 13″ and oh boy, it's super easy to upgrade.
CAN 2009 Mac Pro run Catalina?
Catalina works great on 2009, 2010 and 2011 Macs (MacBooks, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini) (as well as on 2012 and newer Macs), if you install an SSD you will notice that it actually runs noticeably faster than when it was new which makes it a great upgrade.
Can a 2009 Mac Pro run Sierra?
Mac Hardware Requirements These Mac models are compatible with macOS Sierra: MacBook (Late 2009 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer) MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
Can a 2009 Mac Pro run Mojave?
Yes, per the specifications macOS Mojave runs on a Mac Pro 2010 with a Metal-capable GPU. The software is unaware that your machine is really a 2009, as it only checks the board ID which matches a 5,1 machine.
Is it worth buying a used Mac Pro?
PRO: You save a lot of money Even with fluctuating prices, you can save anything between 10%-50% while buying a refurbished Macbook Pro. If you're in a cash crunch or just don't want to spend a lot of money, then buying a certified pre-owned one is the right choice for you—point blank period.
What can I do with a 2009 Mac Pro?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSsjath--eo
How much RAM can you put in a 2009 Mac Pro?
The "Mid-2009" and "Mid-2010" MacBook Pro models support 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs and officially and unofficially support a maximum of 8 GB of RAM with one odd exception.