update MacBook pro2010

Please help us help you. Update the hardware (ex., RAM; storage) or update the macOS version?

If the macOS version, please tell us what version you are currently running., from "About this Mac.."

A 2010 Macbook Pro can run no higher macOS than 10.13 "High Sierra."

If you want to update hardware, please tell us how much RAM is installed now.

To what version MacOS are you hoping to update to? The maximum version a Mid 2010 MacBook Pro can run is MacOS 10.13.6 - High Sierra.