MacBook Pro16 - Should it be Samsung RAM or Hynix?

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MacBook Pro16 - Should it be Samsung RAM or Hynix?

I just got an open-box 16 inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. The only thing that was odd was the Manufacturer listed for the RAM as Hynix on this particular device where as my New 14 inch MacBook Pro has the Samsung listed as the manufacturer? I also checked one of the display units at BestBuy and it was the exact same configuration as mine and that one was listed as Samsung as well.

Just trying to figure out if the previous owner might have tampered with this although I'm aware that it's very difficult to change RAM on these since they are all so well soldered and what not. But if anyone owns a similar device can you please comment on this? Just tryna get some peace of mind.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Dec 12, 2022 2:59 PM

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Dec 12, 2022 3:23 PM in response to AkshayN_UNO

There is no way to change what maker or how much RAM on a 2019 model, or any since late 2012.

What the factory soldered in place is what you get for the life of the product. Since then, all MacBook Pro models have their RAM chips soldered to the main board for maximum reliability.

The machine to heat up the board enough to remove those chips costs over US$2000 and you need additional special equipment to install new chips. It is exceedingly unlikely that someone substituted parts, and there is no fraudulent reason for doing so.

Apple uses components from a variety of manufacturers, and reserves the right to substitute different maker's parts at any time. Their promise to you is that all Macs will operate as designed, else they will be "made right' under warranty.

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